Diecast Model Guides
Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #14 Wollek/Haywood Le Mans – 1:18: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #14 Wollek/Haywood Le Mans – 1:18 is the specific scale model cars represented by this listing from Spark. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.
How this release is identified
- Exact product: Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #14 Wollek/Haywood Le Mans – 1:18
- Brand or vendor: Spark
- Product type: Scale Model Cars
- SKU or catalog key: F977-18S523
- Scale stated in the record: 1:18
- Year appearing in the identity: 1979
- Road or release number: 14
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $217.49 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 F977-18S523. The scale marker 1:18 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1979 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number 14 separates this release from visually similar versions. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
Reading the source record carefully
The source description says: “Spark presents the Porsche 936 number 14 driven by Bob Wollek and Hurley Haywood for Essex Motorsport Porsche at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, with an acrylic display case (item 18S523). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Spark Model: Porsche 936 #14 Drivers: Bob Wollek and Hurley Haywood Team: Essex Motorsport Porsche Event: 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans Scale: 1:18 Item number: 18S523 Included contents The race model and acrylic display case are included. Review the listing photos for the exact livery, case and manufacturer packaging.” 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.
What matters for this kind of product
For a diecast or scale collectible, the subject name alone is insufficient. Compare body casting, finish, graphics, wheel design, interior, base markings and packaging format. On Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #14 Wollek/Haywood Le Mans – 1:18, the exact photo set and SKU F977-18S523 are the reference pair; a model with the same vehicle name but a different wheel, road number or package is a different release.
Condition language must also match the format. A loose item is judged from the photographed surfaces and axles, while a packaged item adds card, blister, box and seal condition. A finished custom should be assessed for workmanship and disclosed modifications; a build kit should be assessed for included parts and fitment rather than as a completed collectible.
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 F977-18S523.
A disciplined final review
- Match the full title and F977-18S523.
- 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 · Spark Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:18 Diecast Cars, Models & Diorama Accessories
How to document it after purchase
A useful record for Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #14 Wollek/Haywood Le Mans – 1:18 includes the original URL, SKU F977-18S523, 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
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.
Questions answered by the exact listing
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching F977-18S523 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 Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #14 Wollek/Haywood Le Mans – 1:18 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.
Review the live Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #14 Wollek/Haywood Le Mans – 1:18 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
