Diecast Model Guides
1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
This page is devoted to 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 1:64, the exact scale model cars sold under the Paragon 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.
The record that separates this item
- Exact product: 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 1:64
- Brand or vendor: Paragon
- Product type: Scale Model Cars
- SKU or catalog key: F977-PA-55299
- Scale stated in the record: 1:64
- Year appearing in the identity: 1987
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $29.52 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
This item is best cataloged under its full name and F977-PA-55299. The scale marker 1:64 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1987 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
What the current listing actually confirms
Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “1987 RUF CTR in Gulf Blue by Paragon. This 1:64 scale diecast model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact finish, wheels and packaging. Item: PA-55299.” 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
Use a collector-style inspection on 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 1:64: confirm the casting silhouette, visible finish, graphic layout, wheel and tire combination, base details, interior color and package state shown. These details create the release identity. Price or brand recognition alone cannot establish that another car is equivalent.
If the item will be customized, photograph and record its starting condition first. If it will remain original, store it so metal edges, wheels and printed surfaces do not rub adjacent models. The decision depends on the exact item represented by F977-PA-55299, not on a generic diecast workflow.
Second-pass inspection
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.
What to inspect in the product images
Review all 3 available images in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and SKU F977-PA-55299.
Before committing the item to a project
- Save the listing URL under F977-PA-55299.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Paragon Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:64 Diecast Cars, Trucks & Diorama Accessories
Preserving the identity trail
A useful record for 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 1:64 includes the original URL, SKU F977-PA-55299, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.
Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.
Gift considerations
As a gift, 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 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.
Questions answered by the exact listing
Why does 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 1:64 have its own guide?
Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.
Is a contextual image a contents list?
No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.
How can a later owner verify the item?
They can compare the title, SKU F977-PA-55299, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU F977-PA-55299, 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 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 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-PA-55299 as the checkpoint for 1987 RUF CTR Gulf Blue – Paragon 1:64. Confirm the vendor name Paragon, 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.
