US 4747b Muscle Cars imperf NDC vert strip (5 stamps) MNH 2013

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

4747b

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Multiple

Year of Issue

2013

Item Description

Detailed Description
I only sell authentic stamps and covers in my store.  i purchase most of the modern stamps directly from usps, royal mail, canada post, hong kong post office and authorized dealer of china stamps.

Since i have multiple copies of the same item in my inventory, the picture is the scan of any one of them.  if you have any particular question about the stamp(s), please send me a message before you bid or place the order.

This item consists of only one of the three perforated strips as shown in the picture, not all three strips.  i will send out any one strip based on availability.  if you want to specify any particular strip, please check with me before you bid the item or place the order.

With the issuance of the muscle cars (forever®) stamps, the u.S. Postal service celebrates five iconic automobiles: the 1966 pontiac gto, the 1967 shelby gt-500, the 1969 dodge charger daytona, the 1970 plymouth hemi 'cuda, and the 1970 chevelle ss. Each of these cars represents the adventurous spirit of the muscle-car era. Fast, powerful, and eye-catching, muscle cars roared their way onto america's roads in the 1960s. Typically equipped with big, powerful engines, the five high-performance vehicles depicted on the stamps represent the era's adventurous spirit.

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

Designed to dominate the racetrack, the outrageously styled 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was powered by a standard 440-cubic-inch, 375-horsepower Magnum engine. A limited number of Daytonas came equipped with a 426-cubic-inch Hemi, a race-inspired engine. The car also featured multiple additions designed to boost aerodynamics, including a nearly two-foot tall, rear-mounted wing. Other signature touches included thick body stripes containing the word “DAYTONA.” The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was distinctive and rare; only 503 were produced.

1966 Pontiac GTO

Available as a hardtop, coupe, or convertible, the GTO—which was propelled by a 335-horsepower, V8 engine—could really move. “The Goat,” as the GTO was known, ushered in the American muscle-car era in the mid-1960s. In tests, it went from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.8 seconds. The distinctive car featured curvy Coke-bottle styling and a split grille. Initially offered simply as an option on the Tempest LeMans, the GTO became its own model in 1966. That model year, sales of the GTO peaked.

1967 Shelby GT-500

Manufacturer and former racecar driver Carroll Shelby's version of the Ford Mustang was powered by a 428-cubic-inch, 355-horsepower Police Interceptor engine. The car also featured a rear spoiler and dealer-installed LeMans stripes as an option. The Shelby GT-500 was both striking and rare; only 2,048 were built. A customized or original version of the 1967 Shelby GT-500 has appeared in contemporary movies and magazines, rekindling American pop culture's fascination with the model.

1970 Chevelle SS

With features like optional twin racing stripes and a black grille, the Chevelle SS looked fierce. The car featured a 396-cubic-inch engine, but an optional 454-cubic-inch engine really gave the model credibility among muscle car enthusiasts. Two versions of the 454 engine were available: the 360-horsepower LS-5 and the 450-horsepower LS-6. For its power, the latter has become legendary among car buffs. Available as a coupe or a convertible, the Chevelle SS featured emblems on the grille and the rear bumper.

1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda

The Hemi 'Cuda, the performance-oriented alter-ego of the standard 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, oozed power. The car's 426-cubic-inch Hemi engine was a 425-horsepower beast. The Hemi 'Cuda was “our angriest, slipperiest-looking body shell wrapped around ol' King Kong hisself,” one Plymouth advertisement bellowed. The Hemi 'Cuda's styling was an extension of the car's bold ethos. It was available in several eye-popping color choices, such as Lemon Twist, Lime Light, and Vitamin C. Fewer than 700 Hemi 'Cudas were produced.

Artist Tom Fritz based his artwork on photographs of the cars. Fritz said he used bright-colored oil paints on hardboard to try to “capture the emotive quality of the vehicles.” Growing up in Southern California, Fritz became familiar with the power of muscle cars. The paintings, Fritz added, are “a projection of my memories of the vehicles.”

Muscle Cars is the third issuance in the America on the Move series. The stamps were designed by art director Carl T. Herrman. The first issuance in the series, 50s Sporty Cars (2005), was followed by 50s Fins and Chrome (2008). The Muscle Cars stamps are being issued as Forever® stamps in self-adhesive sheets of 20 (4 of each design). Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.

Abbreviations
 
Anniv
Anniversary

Apu
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (Stamp Printing Company)

Avr
Avery Dennison (Stamp Printing Company)

Bca
Banknote Corporation of America (Stamp Printing Company)

Bea
Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Stamp Printing Company)

Bwp
Black & White Pictorial Postmark

Ccl
CCL Label, Inc. (Stamp Printing Company)

Cds
Circular Date Stamp Postmark

Dcp
Digital Color Pictorial Postmark

FDC
First Day Cover

Horz
horizontal

Imperf
imperforated

MNH
Mint Never Hinged

Ndc
No Die Cut

Ndn
Nondenominated

Nms
Non Machineable Surcharge

Pnc
Plate Number Coil

Ssp
Sennett Security Products (Stamp Printing Company)

SV

Stamp Venturers (Stamp Printing Company)

Vert
Vertical

Wag
Water Activated Gum

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Shipping & Handling Fee

Us Domestic Delivery Options
Delivery Option

S/H Charge for First Item

S/H Charge for Additional Item
Tracking Number

Estimated Delivery
Economy Shipping

Between $1.21 and $3.50, depends on the size of the biggest item

Free

No Tracking Number

5 to 10 days

USPS First Class*

Between $6.99 and $7.54, depends on the size of the biggest item

Free

With Tracking Number

3 to 5 days

USPS Priority Mail**

Additional $10.30 on top of Economy Shipping

Free

With Tracking Number

2 to 4 days

USPS Express Mail**

$29.80

Free

With Tracking Number

1 to 3 days

International Delivery Options
Delivery Option

S/H Charge for First Item

S/H Charge for Additional Item
Tracking Number

Estimated Delivery
Economy Shipping

Between $2.22 and $10.31, depends on the size of the biggest item

Free

No Tracking Number

10 to 20 days

Hip International Standard Delivery*

Between $18.31 and $28.30, depends on the size of the biggest item

Free

With Tracking Number

8 to 16 days

Registered Mail**

Additional $17.76 on top of Economy Shipping

Free

With Tracking Number

10 to 20 days

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Seller Information

Seller

msfong (30876)

Registered Since

04/25/2013

Feedback

99.9%

Store

Fongan

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Money Back - Returns Accepted within 30 Days (Buyer pays Shipping Cost)