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Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
This page is devoted to Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F, the exact scale model cars sold under the Kyosho 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: Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F
- Brand or vendor: Kyosho
- Product type: Scale Model Cars
- SKU or catalog key: F977-KS08960F
- Scale stated in the record: 1:18
- Year appearing in the identity: 1988
- Road or release number: 3
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $320.44 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 1:18 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1988 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number 3 separates this release from visually similar versions. The SKU F977-KS08960F provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.
Reading the source record carefully
The source description says: “Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 driven by Bruno Saby and Jean-François Fauchille in Martini Racing livery, representing the 1988 Rally Monte Carlo winner. This Kyosho 1:18 scale diecast model is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact race markings, wheels, opening features and packaging. Item: KS08960F.” 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
The most useful way to evaluate Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F 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-KS08960F should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.
Where similar listings differ
Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.
Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.
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 cars. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.
Before committing the item to a project
- Match the full title and F977-KS08960F.
- 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 · Kyosho Models & Collectibles · Lancia Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits
Cataloging and project notes
A useful record for Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F includes the original URL, SKU F977-KS08960F, 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
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.
What buyers commonly need to confirm
What is the safest comparison key?
Start with F977-KS08960F, 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 Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.
Review the live Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F 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 Kyosho 1988 Lancia Delta HF 4WD #3 Martini Racing 1:18 #KS08960F should contain the vendor Kyosho, product type Scale Model Cars, SKU F977-KS08960F, 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.
