Mattel and Hot Wheels had the CAD files and all early for the 2010-2011 refresh S197 so it was available for when the car made its official debut at the LA Auto show in November 2008, but the diecast prototypes made appearances on the internet days or maybe a week or two early revealing the full...
I'm still so surprised Hot Wheels or Matchbox, one of the cheaper brands hasn't shown plans for an S650. But, I guess maybe that leak that happened with the 2010 Mustang years ago scared them off. 🤷‍♂️
Yeah, I hope they don't complain either. I'm just glad we have a coupe Mustang still. I think you're right, they were appeasing those people. Similar to the Mustang and Mazda Ford Probe thing from the late eighties.
Ah very cool. I hope to be able to see or feel one of the resin models for myself someday. I just didn't know what to expect. I'm only used to the mainstream diecast models.