Peterbilt 389 Finnesgard Tank Trailer Set – First Gear 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

This page is devoted to Peterbilt 389 Finnesgard Tank Trailer Set – First Gear 1:64, the exact scale model trucks sold under the First Gear 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.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: Peterbilt 389 Finnesgard Tank Trailer Set – First Gear 1:64
• Brand or vendor: First Gear
• Product type: Scale Model Trucks
• SKU or catalog key: F977-60-2165
• Scale stated in the record: 1:64
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $169.59 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. For this record, F977-60-2165 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Peterbilt 389 tri-axle day cab with Walker food-grade tank trailer in blue with orange Finnesgard Trucking stripes by First Gear. This 1:64 scale diecast truck-and-trailer set is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact tractor, tank trailer and packaging. Item: 60-2165.” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.

Planning around the exact item

Collectors should read Peterbilt 389 Finnesgard Tank Trailer Set – First Gear 1:64 as a combination of casting, finish, release details and presentation. The useful comparison is not “same brand” but “same exact configuration.” Check the images for tampo placement, paint edges, wheel style, glass, base, stance and any included packaging before using another listing as a reference.

The SKU F977-60-2165 is especially important when the title contains a real-car year or model name. That year can describe the subject rather than the miniature’s release date, and two editions can share the same subject while differing in graphics, color or production series.

Second-pass inspection

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.

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 F977-60-2165.

A disciplined final review

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use F977-60-2165 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 Trucks · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · First Gear Models & Collectibles · Peterbilt Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

Preserving the identity trail

A useful record for Peterbilt 389 Finnesgard Tank Trailer Set – First Gear 1:64 includes the original URL, SKU F977-60-2165, 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

For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the SKU F977-60-2165 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.

A focused question-and-answer review

What identifies this exact product?

The complete title, F977-60-2165, vendor First Gear, product type Scale Model Trucks 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.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU F977-60-2165, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.

Review the live Peterbilt 389 Finnesgard Tank Trailer Set – First Gear 1:64 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 Peterbilt 389 Finnesgard Tank Trailer Set – First Gear 1:64 should contain the vendor First Gear, product type Scale Model Trucks, SKU F977-60-2165, 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.