Andrew Leask of Methven took his 1968 Ford Mustang to Hampstead School in Ashburton last week.
His car was one of six Mustangs visiting the school, owned by Mid Canterbury members of the Canterbury Mustang Owners Club.
Leask, 66, is something of a Ford guy.
He has had his Royal blue coloured Mustang for 10 years – its his ideal model but only really used for special trips.
His every day car is a Ford Ranger, but he also has a 1952 Ford Zephyr, also used on occasion.
The Mustang is a 4.9litre with 225 horsepower and has clocked up more than 100,000 miles.
Such was Leask’s love of the classic car, he built a mini replica for his grandchildren, aged three and 18months.
It is one-third scale. It took 600-hours work over a year and half.
‘‘I love being in the garage and building (stuff),’’ he said.
The replica was built around a mobility scooter, modified to be more child-friendly.
‘‘It still has plenty of power and goes quite well.’’
Fellow Mustang group member and visit organiser Patrick Forde said the visit was to entertain pupils and put a smile on their faces with a bit of noise and a bit of colour.
He is the owner of a 2005 Mustang.
Other vehicles on site ranged from Leask’s 1968 through to a 2023 model owned by Dennis Bird.
The visit was one the group did about twice a year to different schools.
They were timed during terms two and three, Forde said.
It always proved entertaining for the children – and teaching staff – who got to inspect the vehicles or sit in the driving seat, if they wanted.
