Pony Cars Stamps
Price range: $25.00 through $210.00
These stamps celebrate five iconic U.S. automobiles—the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT, and the 1969 AMC Javelin SST. Painted using oil paint on panels, the stamp artwork, with bold colors and dramatic light, captures the energy and mystique of pony cars.
| Format | Sheet |
|---|---|
| Issue Year | 2022 |
| Mail Service | First-Class Mail |
| Product Type | New Releases |
| Size | 1000 Stamps 50 Sheets ,500 Stamps 25 Sheets ,100 Stamps 5 Sheets |
Description
Value: 66¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 25, 2022
First Day City: Sacramento, California
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Ford issued the stamp to honor the 1969 Mustang Boss 302, significant to pony car enthusiasts.
Stamp design features an oil painting capturing the essence of this iconic pony car model.
First Day of Issue Ceremony took place at the Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento.
Pony Cars set includes five stamp designs, paying tribute to influential and iconic models.
Ford, under President Semon Knudsen, developed the Mustang Boss 302 to compete in racing.
Larry Shinoda, Corvette C2 designer, played a crucial role in the secret project.
The name “Boss” originated during the project’s development, emphasizing its significance.
The 302 featured engine upgrades, larger wheel wells, spoilers, and distinctive paint details.
After modifications, the Boss 302 claimed victory in 1970, rekindling pony car nostalgia.
Ford briefly revived the Boss name in 2012, allowing enthusiasts to relive the pony car’s golden age.
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