Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #12 Essex Motorsport 1:18 #18S522: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

This page is devoted to Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #12 Essex Motorsport 1:18 #18S522, the exact scale model cars sold under the Spark 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: Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #12 Essex Motorsport 1:18 #18S522
• Brand or vendor: Spark
• Product type: Scale Model Cars
• SKU or catalog key: F977-18S522
• Scale stated in the record: 1:18
• Year appearing in the identity: 1979
• Road or release number: 12
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $217.49 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

The scale marker 1:18 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1979 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number 12 separates this release from visually similar versions. The working catalog key is F977-18S522. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another scale model cars listing.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Porsche 936 #12 driven by Jacky Ickx and Brian Redman for Essex Motorsport at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, by Spark. This 1:18 scale collector model includes the acrylic display case shown in the listing. Review the photos for the exact race markings, wheels and packaging. Item: 18S522.” 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

Collectors should read Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #12 Essex Motorsport 1:18 #18S522 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 F977-18S522 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.

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.

Using the gallery as evidence

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.

Checks to complete before ordering

• Identity: title, vendor and SKU F977-18S522 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast & Scale Model Cars · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Spark Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:18 Diecast Cars, Models & Diorama Accessories

Cataloging and project notes

After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU F977-18S522, 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

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

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-18S522 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.

Bottom line: Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #12 Essex Motorsport 1:18 #18S522 is a specific scale model cars, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-18S522, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.

Review the live Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #12 Essex Motorsport 1:18 #18S522 listing

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

A final exact-item review

For Spark 1979 Porsche 936 #12 Essex Motorsport 1:18 #18S522, finish the decision by reading the title, product type and SKU as one identity. The vendor is Spark, the listed product type is Scale Model Cars, and the working SKU is F977-18S522. Save those fields together rather than relying on a thumbnail or shortened name. Then compare the received item with the listing image before it is opened, assembled, modified or placed in a collection.

Record anything that affects this exact item: selected option, package condition, quantity received, fit result, installation notes or visible variation. That observation belongs to this product record and should not be generalized to every related release. Keeping the original evidence and the later ownership notes separate makes the article useful for repeat orders, repairs, collection audits and accurate identification.