1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

This page is devoted to 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43, the exact scale model trucks sold under the IXO Models 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.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43
• Brand or vendor: IXO Models
• Product type: Scale Model Trucks
• SKU or catalog key: F977-U43TTR002
• Scale stated in the record: 1:43
• Year appearing in the identity: 1987
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $95.92 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 1:43 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. The SKU F977-U43TTR002 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.

Evidence taken from the live record

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “1987 Freightliner FLA tow truck in red and white by IXO Models. This 1:43 scale diecast truck is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact towing equipment, wheels and packaging. Item: U43TTR002.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.

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 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43, the exact photo set and SKU F977-U43TTR002 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

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

3 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this scale model trucks. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.

The short decision checklist

1. Save the listing URL under F977-U43TTR002.
2. Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
3. Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
4. Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
5. Record any unanswered question before checkout.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast & Scale Model Trucks · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · IXO Models & Collectibles · Freightliner Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

Preserving the identity trail

A useful record for 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43 includes the original URL, SKU F977-U43TTR002, 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

As a gift, 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43 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.

What buyers commonly need to confirm

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with F977-U43TTR002, 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.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43 listing

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

Completing the evidence trail

To close the record for 1987 Freightliner FLA Tow Truck Red/White – IXO 1:43, pair SKU F977-U43TTR002 with the live image and the stated vendor, IXO Models. The listing classifies it as Scale Model Trucks. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.

Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.