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1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 – Goldvarg Collection 1:43: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

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1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited Edition to 200 pieces Worldwide 1/43 Model Car by Goldvarg Collection

1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 – Goldvarg Collection 1:43 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The scale model cars record from Goldvarg Collection is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.

How this release is identified

  • Exact product: 1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 – Goldvarg Collection 1:43
  • Brand or vendor: Goldvarg Collection
  • Product type: Scale Model Cars
  • SKU or catalog key: F977-GC-086B
  • Scale stated in the record: 1:43
  • Year appearing in the identity: 1956
  • Variants reviewed: 1
  • Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $130.49 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker 1:43 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1956 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, F977-GC-086B is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

What the current listing actually confirms

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 by Goldvarg Collection. This 1:43 scale collector model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact finish, trim, wheels and packaging. Item: GC-086B.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.

Planning around the exact item

Collectors should read 1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 – Goldvarg Collection 1:43 as a combination of casting, finish, release details and presentation. The useful comparison is not “same brand” but “same exact configuration.” Check the images for tampo placement, paint edges, wheel style, glass, base, stance and any included packaging before using another listing as a reference.

The SKU F977-GC-086B is especially important when the title contains a real-car year or model name. That year can describe the subject rather than the miniature’s release date, and two editions can share the same subject while differing in graphics, color or production series.

Using the item with confidence

When comparing another example, line up the images in the same order and inspect one feature at a time: front view, side graphics, rear treatment, wheel pattern, roof or hood markings, base text and package. A difference in any of those areas can indicate a variation rather than an error.

For display, choose storage that supports the item without pressing on mirrors, spoilers, blister edges or axles. For a build, dry-fit wheels and moving parts before paint or permanent adhesive. The product format determines which of those checks applies.

The photographed item is part of the specification

The photographed item is part of the specification. With 3 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier F977-GC-086B.

The short decision checklist

  • Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
  • Use F977-GC-086B to prevent a near-match substitution.
  • Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
  • Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
  • Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Mercury Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:43 Diecast Cars, Trucks & Military Models

Recording this product accurately

After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU F977-GC-086B, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.

This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.

Gift considerations

The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.

What buyers commonly need to confirm

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with F977-GC-086B, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.

Should availability wording be treated as permanent?

No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.

What does this guide intentionally avoid?

It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.

Decision summary: choose 1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 – Goldvarg Collection 1:43 when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.

Review the live 1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 – Goldvarg Collection 1:43 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with F977-GC-086B and the full name 1956 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Lauderdale Blue and Niagara Blue with Blue Interior Limited 200 – Goldvarg Collection 1:43. The record identifies Goldvarg Collection as the vendor and Scale Model Cars as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.

When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact SKU preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.