GreenLight 1987 Pontiac GTA Talladega 500 Pace Car 1:18 Diecast 12859 NIB
Item Description:
GreenLight 1:18 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA – Official Talladega 500 Pace Car
Product/Model Number: 12859 | Scale: 1:18 Scale Die-Cast Metal | Release Year: 2013
Add an authentic piece of stock car racing history to your collection with this 1:18 scale die-cast replica from GreenLight Collectibles. This model features the classic 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA, built as a replica of the Official Pace Car deployed during the historic Talladega 500 race held on July 26, 1987.
GreenLight captured this limited-edition release with high attention to track details, featuring the correct bright Flame Red factory paint finish, gold cross-lace diamond wheels, a realistic roof-mounted amber safety light bar, and official track lettering cleanly printed across the door panels. As an extra bonus for collectors, the back of the commemorative box displays the complete official race results from the legendary 1987 Talladega race won by Bill Elliott in the #9 Coors Ford.
Item Specifics / Quick Facts:
• Brand: GreenLight Collectibles
• Model/Part Number (MPN): 12859
• Scale: 1:18 Scale
• Vehicle Make: Pontiac
• Vehicle Model: Firebird Trans Am GTA (Gran Turismo Americano)
• Vehicle Year: 1987
• Replica Release Year: 2013
• Race Series / Event: NASCAR – Official Pace Car for the July 26, 1987 Talladega 500
• Material: Heavyweight Die-Cast Metal with select plastic parts
• Color Scheme: Flame Red with Gold Diamond-Spoke Wheels
• Features: Opening doors, opening hood, and opening rear deck hatch. Features real rubber tires, steerable front wheels, a detailed plumbed/wired engine bay, a realistic gray dashboard layout with steering wheel audio control details, and fabric seatbelts.
• Condition: New in Box (NIB)
Replica & Design Highlights:
• Talladega Track Decoration: Features the exact "Official Pace Car July 26 Talladega 500" text layouts on the doors, along with official windshield graphics and the iconic gold Firebird sail panel insignias.
• Functional Moving Molds: Designed with fully functional opening doors, hood, and rear hatch glass, providing a clear view of all internal detailing.
• Detailed V8 Engine Bay: Lifting the hood reveals a solid representation of the 5.7L V8 engine bay layout, complete with realistic fluid reservoirs, belt tracks, and wiring configurations.
• Commemorative Packaging: The box back details the top finishes, average speeds, and race parameters from the 1987 Talladega event, offering a great historical backdrop for storage or display.
Condition Details:
• Die-Cast Car Condition: New Condition. The vehicle is new in the box, secured within its original factory packaging, and has not been removed from its inner housing.