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1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
The product behind this guide is 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18. Because similar scale model cars products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Kyosho title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.
How this release is identified
- Exact product: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18
- Brand or vendor: Kyosho
- Product type: Scale Model Cars
- SKU or catalog key: F977-KS08438F
- Scale stated in the record: 1:18
- Year appearing in the identity: 1963
- Road or release number: 18
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $448.76 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 1963 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number 18 separates this release from visually similar versions. For this record, F977-KS08438F 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: “Ferrari 250 GTO #18 driven by Pedro Rodriguez, winner of the 1963 Daytona 3 Hours, by Kyosho. This 1:18 scale diecast race car is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact race markings, wheels, interior and packaging. Item: KS08438F.” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.
How to evaluate this product type
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 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18, the exact photo set and SKU F977-KS08438F 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.
Using the item with confidence
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.
The photographed item is part of the specification
The gallery contains 3 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.
Before committing the item to a project
- Save the listing URL under F977-KS08438F.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Kyosho Models & Collectibles · Ferrari Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits
Cataloging and project notes
Catalog the item under the complete title and F977-KS08438F, 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
As a gift, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
Questions answered by the exact listing
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, F977-KS08438F, vendor Kyosho, product type Scale Model Cars and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.
What is still unconfirmed?
Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.
Where should the purchase decision be finalized?
Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.
Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.
Review the live 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18 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
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO #18 Daytona Winner – Kyosho 1:18 is filed as a Scale Model Cars from Kyosho. Its compact reference is F977-KS08438F. 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.
