1987 Buick Regal Turbo Green/Cream – Motormax 1:24: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

1987 Buick Regal Turbo Green/Cream – Motormax 1:24 is the specific scale model cars represented by this listing from Motormax. 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.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo Green/Cream – Motormax 1:24
• Brand or vendor: Motormax
• Product type: Scale Model Cars
• SKU or catalog key: F977-79023grn
• Scale stated in the record: 1:24
• Year appearing in the identity: 1987
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $44.38 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

The complete title is meaningful here, not decorative. The scale marker 1:24 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1987 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. Keep F977-79023grn with the product record because abbreviated names often omit the detail that distinguishes one version from another.

Reading the source record carefully

The source description says: “1987 Buick Regal 3.8 SFI Turbo in green metallic and cream with graphics from Motormax's Get Low series. This 1:24 scale diecast model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact graphics, wheels and packaging. Item: 79023GRN.” 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.

Planning around the exact item

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 1987 Buick Regal Turbo Green/Cream – Motormax 1:24, the exact photo set and SKU F977-79023grn 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.

Where similar listings differ

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.

The photographed item is part of the specification

Review all 1 available image 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 F977-79023grn.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use F977-79023grn 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 · Motormax Diecast Cars & Trucks · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Buick Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

The collection record worth keeping

The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and F977-79023grn answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.

Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.

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.

Final identity questions

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-79023grn 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 1987 Buick Regal Turbo Green/Cream – Motormax 1:24 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live 1987 Buick Regal Turbo Green/Cream – Motormax 1:24 listing

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

Decision record for future reference

The final purchase record for 1987 Buick Regal Turbo Green/Cream – Motormax 1:24 should contain the vendor Motormax, product type Scale Model Cars, SKU F977-79023grn, selected option, current price and the image used to verify the item. This set of evidence is more durable than a title alone and makes a later duplicate or replacement check much faster.

After arrival, compare the item with that evidence before discarding packaging or beginning work. Note any discrepancy, then record actual fit, condition or performance only after direct inspection. The resulting trail explains both the original offer and the owner’s later experience while keeping the article accurate, specific and reviewable.