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There is a certain feeling of finally having your own wheels — fueled by freedom, adventure, and the excitement of the road ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Retro 51 Tornado Popper First Ride capless rollerball was inspired by the first Mustangs to hit the roads in 1964, with elements acid-etched on the barrel and then printed with further detail and complete with a Poppy Red paint job accentuated by the polished chrome trim. This Popper is packed with a 289 cubic inch engine offered in the Mustangs, making this a limited edition of 1289 pieces. Each one has been engraved with its LE number and then topped with the hubcap on the finial. They are packaged in a gift tube with a label featuring Jeff, our CEO's late brother, Brian photographed next to his \"First Ride,\" a '66 Mustang packed with a 289.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is built to write. 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