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1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV #1 Catalunya Winner – Pop Race 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
The product behind this guide is 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV #1 Catalunya Winner – Pop Race 1:64. Because similar scale model cars products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Pop Race title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.
The record that separates this item
- Exact product: 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV #1 Catalunya Winner – Pop Race 1:64
- Brand or vendor: Pop Race
- Product type: Scale Model Cars
- SKU or catalog key: F977-PR640165
- Scale stated in the record: 1:64
- Year appearing in the identity: 1997
- Road or release number: 1
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $32.25 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-PR640165. The scale marker 1:64 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1997 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. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
Confirmed facts versus assumptions
The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV #1 driven by Tommi Mäkinen and Seppo Harjanne, winner of the 1997 Rally de Catalunya, by Pop Race. This 1:64 scale right-hand-drive rally model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact livery, wheels and packaging. Item: PR640165.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.
The category-specific decision
Collectors should read 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV #1 Catalunya Winner – Pop Race 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-PR640165 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.
Where similar listings differ
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.
What to inspect in the product images
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 3 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier F977-PR640165.
Checks to complete before ordering
- Match the full title and F977-PR640165.
- Confirm the selected variant and displayed quantity.
- Review the exact image set for the distinguishing details named above.
- Resolve every missing fit, scale, material or compatibility point from current instructions.
- Check live price and availability immediately before ordering.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Pop Race Models & Collectibles · Mitsubishi Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits
Recording this product accurately
After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU F977-PR640165, 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
Gift buyers should match F977-PR640165 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.
What buyers commonly need to confirm
Why does 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV #1 Catalunya Winner – Pop Race 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-PR640165, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU F977-PR640165, 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 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV #1 Catalunya Winner – Pop Race 1:64 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
A final exact-item review
For 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV #1 Catalunya Winner – Pop Race 1:64, finish the decision by reading the title, product type and SKU as one identity. The vendor is Pop Race, the listed product type is Scale Model Cars, and the working SKU is F977-PR640165. Save those fields together rather than relying on a thumbnail or shortened name. Then compare the received item with the listing image before it is opened, assembled, modified or placed in a collection.
Record anything that affects this exact item: selected option, package condition, quantity received, fit result, installation notes or visible variation. That observation belongs to this product record and should not be generalized to every related release. Keeping the original evidence and the later ownership notes separate makes the article useful for repeat orders, repairs, collection audits and accurate identification.
