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Oxford 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Medium Red 1:87: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

Oxford Diecast 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda in Medium Red, 1:87 scale model, front three-quarter view.

Oxford 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Medium Red 1:87 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The ho scale diecast cars record from Oxford Diecast is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.

How this release is identified

  • Exact product: Oxford 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Medium Red 1:87
  • Brand or vendor: Oxford Diecast
  • Product type: HO Scale Diecast Cars
  • SKU or catalog key: OXD87PB65002
  • Scale stated in the record: 1:87
  • Year appearing in the identity: 1965
  • Variants reviewed: 1
  • Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $17.95 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

The scale marker 1:87 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1965 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The working catalog key is OXD87PB65002. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another ho scale diecast cars listing.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

The source description says: “Oxford Diecast reproduces a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda in Medium Red at 1:87 scale. Its compact HO-compatible size works in a street scene or alongside other 1:87 vehicles. Product identification Manufacturer: Oxford Diecast Item: 87PB65002 Scale: 1:87 / HO Planning and use Match the scale with your layout and plan the item's position before fixing it in place. Other buildings, vehicles and scenery in completed scenes are sold separately.” 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

The most useful way to evaluate Oxford 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Medium Red 1:87 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, OXD87PB65002 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.

Using the item with confidence

When comparing another example, line up the images in the same order and inspect one feature at a time: front view, side graphics, rear treatment, wheel pattern, roof or hood markings, base text and package. A difference in any of those areas can indicate a variation rather than an error.

For display, choose storage that supports the item without pressing on mirrors, spoilers, blister edges or axles. For a build, dry-fit wheels and moving parts before paint or permanent adhesive. The product format determines which of those checks applies.

Image-by-image verification

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 OXD87PB65002.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

  • Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
  • Use OXD87PB65002 to prevent a near-match substitution.
  • Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
  • Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
  • Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Oxford Diecast Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:87 HO Scale Vehicles, Trucks & Accessories

The collection record worth keeping

Catalog the item under the complete title and OXD87PB65002, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match OXD87PB65002 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.

Product-specific questions

Why does Oxford 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Medium Red 1:87 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, item number OXD87PB65002, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number OXD87PB65002, 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 Oxford 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Medium Red 1:87 listing

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

Why the complete record should be retained

Oxford 87PB65002 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Medium Red 1:87 is filed as a HO Scale Diecast Cars from Oxford Diecast. Its compact reference is OXD87PB65002. Preserve the product URL, one clear image, the selected option and the receipt with those identifiers. A related item may look nearly identical while differing in quantity, scale, color, road number, hardware, package or compatibility.

The most reliable ownership note separates three stages: what the seller stated, what arrived, and what happened when the item was used or displayed. That structure supports later troubleshooting and replacement without adding unsupported claims to the original listing. It also makes the article auditable because every conclusion remains tied to the exact product instead of the surrounding category.

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