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Oxford Diecast 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop Radiant Red with Black Top 1/87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model Car #87IC59003: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
This page is devoted to Oxford Diecast 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop Radiant Red with Black Top 1/87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model Car #87IC59003, 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.
The record that separates this item
- Exact product: Oxford Diecast 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop Radiant Red with Black Top 1/87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model Car #87IC59003
- Brand or vendor: Oxford Diecast
- Product type: Scale Model Cars
- SKU or catalog key: F977-87IC59003
- Scale stated in the record: 1/87
- Year appearing in the identity: 1959
- Road or release number: 87IC59003
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $21.98 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 number 87IC59003 separates this release from visually similar versions. The SKU F977-87IC59003 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.
Reading the source record carefully
The product page identifies the item this way: “Brand new 1/87 (HO) scale diecast car model of 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop Radiant Red with Black Top die cast model car by Oxford Diecast. Brand new box. True-to-scale detail. Detailed interior, exterior. Officially licensed product. Does not have any openings. Comes in plastic display showcase. Made of diecast with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-2.5 inches long. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, SKU and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
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 Oxford Diecast 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop Radiant Red with Black Top 1/87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model Car #87IC59003, the exact photo set and SKU F977-87IC59003 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.
The details to verify next
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.
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 F977-87IC59003.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
- Use F977-87IC59003 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
How to document it after purchase
After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU F977-87IC59003, 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
As a gift, Oxford Diecast 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop Radiant Red with Black Top 1/87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model Car #87IC59003 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.
A focused question-and-answer review
What is the safest comparison key?
Start with F977-87IC59003, 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.
Bottom line: Oxford Diecast 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown 2 Door Hardtop Radiant Red with Black Top 1/87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model Car #87IC59003 is a specific scale model cars, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-87IC59003, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
