1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

Rather than repeating the catalog description for 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64, this guide turns the scale model cars listing into a decision record. It explains how the Auto World item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.

The record that separates this item

• Exact product: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64
• Brand or vendor: Auto World
• Product type: Scale Model Cars
• SKU or catalog key: F977-64512-AWSP195A
• Scale stated in the record: 1:64
• Year appearing in the identity: 1961
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $17.39 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 1:64 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1961 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, F977-64512-AWSP195A is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

Reading the source record carefully

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix lowrider in Mango Smoothie Metallic with graphics and orange interior from Auto World's Vintage Muscle series. This 1:64 scale diecast model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact graphics, interior, wheels and packaging. Item: 64512-AWSP195A.” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.

Practical use and compatibility

For a diecast or scale collectible, the subject name alone is insufficient. Compare body casting, finish, graphics, wheel design, interior, base markings and packaging format. On 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64, the exact photo set and item number F977-64512-AWSP195A are the reference pair; a model with the same vehicle name but a different wheel, road number or package is a different release.

Condition language must also match the format. A loose item is judged from the photographed surfaces and axles, while a packaged item adds card, blister, box and seal condition. A finished custom should be assessed for workmanship and disclosed modifications; a build kit should be assessed for included parts and fitment rather than as a completed collectible.

Where similar listings differ

Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.

Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.

Image-by-image verification

3 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this scale model cars. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.

The short decision checklist

• Identity: title, vendor and item number F977-64512-AWSP195A agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Auto World Models & Collectibles · Dodge Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

Preserving the identity trail

The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and F977-64512-AWSP195A answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.

Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.

Gift considerations

As a gift, 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.

What buyers commonly need to confirm

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with F977-64512-AWSP195A, 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.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64 listing

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

Verification worksheet for this listing

Use F977-64512-AWSP195A as the checkpoint for 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Lowrider Mango – Auto World 1:64. Confirm the vendor name Auto World, the product type Scale Model Cars, the selected variant and the photographed item before checkout. If a required size, scale, material, interface or included component is absent from the live record, write it down as unresolved and obtain the answer from the current instructions or manufacturer source.

After delivery, add a dated photograph and a brief result note. A builder can record fit, materials and finishing choices; a collector can record package and item condition; a user can record compatibility and care. Those details make the record genuinely product-specific while preventing a later observation from being confused with a factory specification.