1968 Buick Electra 225 Ivory Gold/Black – Oxford Diecast 1:87: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

This page is devoted to 1968 Buick Electra 225 Ivory Gold/Black – Oxford Diecast 1:87, the exact scale model cars sold under the Oxford Diecast record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: 1968 Buick Electra 225 Ivory Gold/Black – Oxford Diecast 1:87
• Brand or vendor: Oxford Diecast
• Product type: Scale Model Cars
• SKU or catalog key: F977-87BE68001
• Scale stated in the record: 1:87
• Year appearing in the identity: 1968
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $26.29 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 1:87 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1968 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, F977-87BE68001 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

Evidence taken from the live record

The source description says: “1968 Buick Electra 225 in Ivory Gold Metallic with black top and white interior by Oxford Diecast. This 1:87 HO scale diecast model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact interior, trim, wheels and packaging. Item: 87BE68001.” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.

How to evaluate this product type

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 1968 Buick Electra 225 Ivory Gold/Black – Oxford Diecast 1:87, the exact photo set and SKU F977-87BE68001 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.

The details to verify next

The exact item should drive the decision. A collector seeking an original release, a builder seeking a donor casting and a gift buyer seeking a recognizable subject may all evaluate the same listing differently. Recording those intended uses prevents condition or packaging details from being overlooked.

Keep the invoice, SKU and one reference photograph with the collection record so the item can later be distinguished from a close variant.

The photographed item is part of the specification

The gallery contains 3 indexed product images. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

The short decision checklist

• Identity: title, vendor and SKU F977-87BE68001 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 · Oxford Diecast Models & Collectibles · Buick Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

How to document it after purchase

The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and F977-87BE68001 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

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.

A focused question-and-answer review

What identifies this exact product?

The complete title, F977-87BE68001, vendor Oxford Diecast, product type Scale Model Cars and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.

What is still unconfirmed?

Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.

Where should the purchase decision be finalized?

Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU F977-87BE68001, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.

Review the live 1968 Buick Electra 225 Ivory Gold/Black – Oxford Diecast 1:87 listing

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

Decision record for future reference

The final purchase record for 1968 Buick Electra 225 Ivory Gold/Black – Oxford Diecast 1:87 should contain the vendor Oxford Diecast, product type Scale Model Cars, SKU F977-87BE68001, selected option, current price and the image used to verify the item. This set of evidence is more durable than a title alone and makes a later duplicate or replacement check much faster.

After arrival, compare the item with that evidence before discarding packaging or beginning work. Note any discrepancy, then record actual fit, condition or performance only after direct inspection. The resulting trail explains both the original offer and the owner’s later experience while keeping the article accurate, specific and reviewable.