1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Highland/Ballad Green – Oxford 1:87: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

This page is devoted to 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Highland/Ballad Green – Oxford 1:87, the exact scale model cars sold under the Oxford Diecast record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Highland/Ballad Green – Oxford 1:87
• Brand or vendor: Oxford Diecast
• Product type: Scale Model Cars
• SKU or catalog key: F977-87IC59002
• Scale stated in the record: 1:87
• Year appearing in the identity: 1959
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $24.17 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The scale marker 1:87 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1959 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The SKU F977-87IC59002 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.

Reading the source record carefully

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown two-door hardtop in Highland Green and Ballad Green by Oxford Diecast. This 1:87 HO scale diecast model is intended for layouts and collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact trim, wheels and packaging. Item: 87IC59002.” 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

The most useful way to evaluate 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Highland/Ballad Green – Oxford 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, F977-87IC59002 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.

A closer project or collection check

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.

Why the exact photo set matters

The photographed item is part of the specification. With 1 image 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 F977-87IC59002.

The short decision checklist

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use F977-87IC59002 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

Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Oxford Diecast Models & Collectibles · Chrysler Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

Cataloging and project notes

A useful record for 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Highland/Ballad Green – Oxford 1:87 includes the original URL, SKU F977-87IC59002, 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

Gift buyers should match F977-87IC59002 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

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with F977-87IC59002, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.

Should availability wording be treated as permanent?

No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.

What does this guide intentionally avoid?

It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU F977-87IC59002, 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 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Highland/Ballad Green – Oxford 1:87 listing

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

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with F977-87IC59002 and the full name 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Highland/Ballad Green – Oxford 1:87. The record identifies Oxford Diecast as the vendor and Scale Model Cars as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.

When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact SKU preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.