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1987 Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Winner – AUTOart 1:18: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Roehrl Winner Pikes Peak (1987) 1/18 Model Car by Autoart image 2

Rather than repeating the catalog description for 1987 Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Winner – AUTOart 1:18, this guide turns the scale model cars listing into a decision record. It explains how the AUTOart item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.

Product identity without guesswork

  • Exact product: 1987 Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Winner – AUTOart 1:18
  • Brand or vendor: AUTOart
  • Product type: Scale Model Cars
  • SKU or catalog key: F977-88700
  • Scale stated in the record: 1:18
  • Year appearing in the identity: 1987
  • Road or release number: 1
  • Variants reviewed: 1
  • Product images indexed: 2

The recorded price at verification was $344.00 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 1:18 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. The number 1 separates this release from visually similar versions. For this record, F977-88700 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

The verified description in context

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Audi Quattro S1 #1 driven by Walter Röhrl, winner at Pikes Peak in 1987, by AUTOart. This 1:18 scale collector model is intended for display. Review the listing photos for the exact race livery, aero details, wheels and packaging. Item: 88700.” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.

The category-specific decision

The most useful way to evaluate 1987 Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Winner – AUTOart 1:18 is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.

For this listing, F977-88700 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.

The details to verify next

A good collection note records what is visible and avoids unsupported rarity claims. Write down the exact color wording, graphics, wheel treatment, package condition and any disclosed customization. Market value can change; the product identity should remain reproducible from the record.

Upon arrival, compare the item with the listing images before opening or altering it. Any material discrepancy is easier to document while the original packaging and shipping materials remain intact.

What to inspect in the product images

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 F977-88700 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 · AUTOart Models & Collectibles · Audi Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

Preserving the identity trail

After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU F977-88700, 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.

Final identity questions

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-88700 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 1987 Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Winner – AUTOart 1:18 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live 1987 Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Winner – AUTOart 1:18 listing

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

Completing the evidence trail

To close the record for 1987 Audi Quattro S1 #1 Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Winner – AUTOart 1:18, pair SKU F977-88700 with the live image and the stated vendor, AUTOart. The listing classifies it as Scale Model Cars. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.

Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.