1995 RUF CTR2 Guards Red – Paragon 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

The product behind this guide is 1995 RUF CTR2 Guards Red – Paragon 1:64. Because similar scale model cars products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Paragon title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: 1995 RUF CTR2 Guards Red – Paragon 1:64
• Brand or vendor: Paragon
• Product type: Scale Model Cars
• SKU or catalog key: F977-PA-55374
• Scale stated in the record: 1:64
• Year appearing in the identity: 1995
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 2

The recorded price at verification was $23.01 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 1995 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, F977-PA-55374 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: “1995 RUF CTR2 in Guards Red 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-55374.” 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 1995 RUF CTR2 Guards Red – Paragon 1:64 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-PA-55374 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

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 2 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.

Checks to complete before ordering

• Identity: title, vendor and SKU F977-PA-55374 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 · Paragon Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:64 Diecast Cars, Trucks & Diorama Accessories

Recording this product accurately

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-PA-55374 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

Gift buyers should match F977-PA-55374 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

A focused question-and-answer review

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-PA-55374 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about 1995 RUF CTR2 Guards Red – Paragon 1:64 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live 1995 RUF CTR2 Guards Red – 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-55374 as the checkpoint for 1995 RUF CTR2 Guards Red – 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.