Guías de Modelos Diecast
1987 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
This page is devoted to 1987 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64, the exact scale model cars sold under the Paragon 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 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64
- Brand or vendor: Paragon
- Product type: Scale Model Cars
- SKU or catalog key: F977-PA-55294
- Scale stated in the record: 1:64
- Year appearing in the identity: 1987
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $23.01 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 1:64 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. For this record, F977-PA-55294 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.
Confirmed facts versus assumptions
Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “1987 RUF CTR in Guards Red by Paragon. This 1:64 scale diecast model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact finish, wheels and packaging. Item: PA-55294.” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.
The category-specific decision
The most useful way to evaluate 1987 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64 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-PA-55294 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
A good collection note records what is visible and avoids unsupported rarity claims. Write down the exact color wording, graphics, wheel treatment, package condition and any disclosed customization. Market value can change; the product identity should remain reproducible from the record.
Upon arrival, compare the item with the listing images before opening or altering it. Any material discrepancy is easier to document while the original packaging and shipping materials remain intact.
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-PA-55294.
A disciplined final review
- Match the full title and F977-PA-55294.
- Confirm the selected variant and displayed quantity.
- Review the exact image set for the distinguishing details named above.
- Resolve every missing fit, scale, material or compatibility point from current instructions.
- Check live price and availability immediately before ordering.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Paragon Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:64 Diecast Cars, Trucks & Diorama Accessories
The collection record worth keeping
After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU F977-PA-55294, 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, 1987 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64 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.
Product-specific questions
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, F977-PA-55294, vendor Paragon, 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.
Bottom line: 1987 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64 is a specific scale model cars, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-PA-55294, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.
Review the live 1987 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64 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 RUF CTR Guards Red – Paragon 1:64, pair SKU F977-PA-55294 with the live image and the stated vendor, Paragon. The listing classifies it as Scale Model Cars. 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.
