Auto World 1971 Dodge Charger R/T World 600 Pace Car 1:18 Diecast AW223 Ltd 1002

Item Description:

Auto World 1:18 Scale 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Official Charlotte Motor Speedway "World 600" Pace Car Replica

SKU/MPN: AW223 | Limited Edition: 1 of Only 1,002 Produced Worldwide

Add a historic piece of Mopar and NASCAR history to your collection. This highly detailed 1:18 scale replica from Auto World brings to life the legendary 1971 Dodge Charger R/T used to pace the field at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the iconic World 600 (run on May 30, 1971) and the National 500 (run on October 10, 1971).

Built using the highly coveted, ultra-premium Ertl Authentics tooling/mold, this heavyweight die-cast metal model features top-tier accuracy and working features that standard budget models simply cannot match.

Item Specifics / Quick Facts:

• Brand: Auto World

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AW223

• Scale: 1:18

• Vehicle Make: Dodge

• Vehicle Model: Charger R/T Hardtop

• Vehicle Year: 1971

• Replica Release Year: 2016

• Series of Release: Auto World Premium Series (Official Track Pace Car Edition)

• Race Series: NASCAR (Historical Event)

• Commemorated Event: Charlotte Motor Speedway "World 600" (May 30, 1971) & "National 500" (October 10, 1971)

• Material: Heavyweight Die-Cast Metal with plastic parts

• Color: White with Black Graphics & Roof

• Engine Package: 440 Magnum V8 (Highly Detailed, Wired & Plumbed)

• Special Features: Limited Edition (1 of 1,002), Ertl Authentics Premium Tooling, Factory Sunroof Mold, Opening Doors/Hood/Trunk, Steerable Front Wheels, Working Suspension.

• Condition: New in Box (NIB) / Factory Sealed

Vehicle & Replica Highlights:

• Scale: 1:18 Heavyweight Die-Cast Metal

• Engine: Highly detailed 440 Magnum V8 engine bay, fully wired and plumbed.

• Working Features: Opening hood, doors, and trunk, steerable front wheels, and real rolling rubber tires.

• Authentic Livery: Period-correct white and black finish featuring "Charlotte Motor Speedway," "Official Pace Car," and "World 600" graphics precisely placed on the hood and sides.

• Premium Tooling: Includes accurate interior textures, detailed chassis, and a molded factory sunroof.

The Real-Life History (The "Survivor" Mopar):

The packaging features the remarkable true backstory of this vehicle. In 1971, Charlotte Motor Speedway ordered two identical, heavily optioned white Charger R/Ts with a factory sunroof, headlight washers, a 440 Magnum motor, and no A/C to act as "rolling billboards" and official pace cars.

While the sister car was unfortunately totaled by a PR team member, this specific "World 600" car survived. It was sold to Steve Howard (nephew of track operator Richard Howard), who drove it daily through college, putting over 105,000 miles on it. Kept in storage until 2010, experts convinced him to preserve it unrestored. Today, it stands as one of the rarest, purest examples of a 1971 Charger "survivor" in existence.

Condition Details:

• Overall Condition: New in Box (NIB).

• Die-Cast Condition: Pristine and untouched, still secured inside its original factory packaging.

• Box Condition: Excellent condition. Clear plastic display window is intact and clean. The outer cardboard structure is strong with crisp corners. The box may show very minor, typical shelf wear from storage/handling.