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Oxford Diecast 87BC55008 1955 Buick Century — Condor Yellow / Dover White, HO: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide
This page is devoted to Oxford Diecast 87BC55008 1955 Buick Century — Condor Yellow / Dover White, HO, the exact scalemodelvehicles sold under the Oxford Diecast 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: Oxford Diecast 87BC55008 1955 Buick Century — Condor Yellow / Dover White, HO
- Brand or vendor: Oxford Diecast
- Product type: ScaleModelVehicles
- SKU or catalog key: OXD87BC55008
- Scale stated in the record: 1:87
- Year appearing in the identity: 1955
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 2
The recorded price at verification was $17.95 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 1:87 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1955 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, OXD87BC55008 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.
Evidence taken from the live record
The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Oxford Diecast 87BC55008 reproduces a 1955 Buick Century in 1:87 scale, finished in Condor Yellow and Dover White. Details include whitewall tires, chrome-colored trim, a red interior and Maryland registration DB 88 99. The finished model measures approximately 5 × 2.4 × 1.8 cm. Add it to an HO scale street scene or vehicle collection. Includes one finished model; surrounding scenery is sold separately.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.
Practical use and compatibility
Place Oxford Diecast 87BC55008 1955 Buick Century — Condor Yellow / Dover White, HO in the layout plan by answering four questions: what scale is stated, what railroad or equipment identity is shown, what physical or electrical interface is required, and what clearance or radius does the layout provide? The catalog key OXD87BC55008 keeps those answers attached to the correct release.
For rolling stock, inspect road number, body style, trucks, wheels and couplers. For electronics, identify connector, current capacity, speaker or lighting needs. For structures and scenery, verify footprint, power and clearance.
Second-pass inspection
On arrival, inspect handrails, steps, ladders, couplers, wheelsets, pickup contacts and any separately applied detail before placing the item in service. Roll or power-test it at low speed first. Record any adjustment so later maintenance does not rely on memory.
Store road numbers and manufacturer items in the roster. That prevents duplicate purchases when several releases share the same paint scheme.
Why the exact photo set matters
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 2 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 OXD87BC55008.
A disciplined final review
- Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
- Use OXD87BC55008 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
Oxford Diecast Models & Collectibles · Scale Model Accessories, Figures & Display Supplies · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Trains & Train Sets · HO Scale Model Trains
How to document it after purchase
Catalog the item under the complete title and OXD87BC55008, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.
Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.
Gift considerations
As a gift, Oxford Diecast 87BC55008 1955 Buick Century — Condor Yellow / Dover White, HO 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.
Questions answered by the exact listing
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, OXD87BC55008, vendor Oxford Diecast, product type ScaleModelVehicles 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 OXD87BC55008, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Verification worksheet for this listing
Use OXD87BC55008 as the checkpoint for Oxford Diecast 87BC55008 1955 Buick Century — Condor Yellow / Dover White, HO. Confirm the vendor name Oxford Diecast, the product type ScaleModelVehicles, the selected variant and the photographed item before checkout. If a required size, scale, material, interface or included component is absent from the live record, write it down as unresolved and obtain the answer from the current instructions or manufacturer source.
After delivery, add a dated photograph and a brief result note. A builder can record fit, materials and finishing choices; a collector can record package and item condition; a user can record compatibility and care. Those details make the record genuinely product-specific while preventing a later observation from being confused with a factory specification.
