Mustang Stocker (1975)
The Mustang Stocker, released in 1975 as part of the Flying Colors series, was a retooled casting of the 1970-1971 Boss Hoss model. The original redline Boss Hoss “Silver Special” club car was based upon the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 fastback.
A 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Boss Hoss had no hood, a blown engine, and flat black painted grill and rear, and later acquired a spectraflame paint job in 1971 as a mainline model. In 1975, Mattel retooled or offered different paint jobs on a number of previously issued castings, including the Olds 442, Mighty Maverick, AMX/2 and the Boss Hoss. Modifications to the Boss Hoss model in 1975 included the use of an enamel paint, addition of a non-opening hood with central power bulge, and elimination of flat black detail paint. A tampo was added to the Mustang Stocker, which reads “Ford” and “450 HP” embedded in the racing stripes. Three versions were issued in 1975, two with yellow body paint, and a rare “alternate color” white Stocker with blue and white tampo. All three of these models are hard to find in choice mint condition with no paint chips, and the white Mustang Stocker is recognized as one of the tougher Flying Colors cars to find in a condition acceptable to most serious collectors.
Three varieties of redline Mustang Stockers issued in 1975.
The 1975 Mustang Stocker (left), and its predecessor, the 1971 Boss Hoss (right).
With the introduction of the Super Chromes series in 1976, the Mustang Stocker was again released, this time in chrome with the same orange and magenta tampo it originally displayed in 1975. A year later, the car was issued with a modified tampo consisting of a red, white and blue “stars and stripes” design. This car was originally issued in the “Loco-Motion” track set, but excess models were sold in blisterpacks. The Loco-Motion set released in 1976 contained a redline Stocker, while sets issued in 1977 contained the blackwall variety.
The two redline Super Chromes Mustang Stockers.
Five years later, the Mustang Stocker was again re-tooled and re-released. This time, the non-opening hood was flattened out to remove the power bulge, and the car was issued in white with blackwall tires, blue racing stripes, and a “GT 350” tampo on the side, resembling a Carroll Shelby Mustang.
The "GT350" version of the Mustang Stocker.
Another color scheme for this casting was released in the US in 1983 as part of the Speed Machines series. This time the car was released in black with yellow racing stripes, blackwall tires, and a plastic base. With the exception of varieties that were released in Mexico and France in 1984, the casting has since not been revived.
The black and yellow Mustang Stocker in a Speed Machines Blister Pack.
Color chart
| Model: |
Wheels: |
Interior: |
Year released: |
Comments: |
| yellow w/orange
& magenta tampo |
redlines |
black |
1975 |
uncommon |
| yellow w/blue &
red tampo |
redlines |
black | 1975 | hard to find |
| white w/blue &
red tampo |
redlines | black | 1975 | rare |
| chrome w/orange & magenta tampo | redlines | black | 1976 |
uncommon |
| chrome w/red, white
& blue tampo |
redlines | black | 1977 |
common |
| chrome w/red, white & blue tampo | blackwalls |
black | 1977 |
common |
| white w/blue racing
stripes |
blackwalls | tan | 1982 |
common |
| yellow w/orange & magenta tampo | blackwalls |
yellow |
1983; France |
hard to find |
| white w/blue racing stripes | blackwalls |
yellow |
1983; France |
uncommon |
| black w/yellow racing stripes |
blackwalls | white | 1983 |
common |
| yellow w/o tampo |
blackwalls | yellow |
1984; France |
uncommon |
| white w/red & yellow tampo |
blackwalls | white |
1984; Mexico |
hard to find |
Three different prototype Mustang Stockers.
A French issue Mustang Stocker.
A French Mustang Stocker in yellow.
A Mexican Mustang Stocker blister pack.
A French Mustang Stocker blister pack.
Also a French issue: the "upright" blister pack configuration.
A prototype Super Chromes Mustang Stocker with red and blue stripe tampo. (Courtesy of B. Pascal)
The "stars & stripes" version of the Super Chromes Stocker with blackwalls.
Photo & info credits: Gary Nabors
Additional photos provided by Mike Panagopoulos & members of the RLOL community
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