1971 Dodge Challenger Indy 500 Pace Car: Hemi Orange

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1971 Dodge Challenger Indy 500 Pace Car: Hemi Orange GoMotorBids Item #1145585 Manufacturer: Fairfield Mint Year Produced: 2008 Scale or Size: 1/24 Production Run: 5,000 Product Condition: Excellent Package Condition: Very Good Description: This 1971 Dodge Challenger Indy 500 Pace Car limited edition is a precision-engineered, die-cast model that features the Hemi Orange paint finish. It is crafted with the finest materials available and is hand-assembled and hand-finished. This replica is limited to 5,000 pieces. Each replica is individually serialized and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Nineteen-seventy-one marked the first time in 17 years that a Dodge had been selected as the pace car at the Indianapolis 500®. Overall, it was the sixth time that a Chrysler-made automobile had been so honored. The pace car tradition at Indy® dates back to the very first running of the Memorial Day event in 1911, when a Stoddard-Dayton Model 11-A did the honors. Sometimes referred to as the safety car, the pace car, as the name implies, sets the pace for the field under the yellow, or caution, flag. In the majority of instances, whenever the pace car is on the track, competitors must hold their positions, never passing the pace car or other drivers. Typically, the selection of an Indy® pace car is announced to the public several weeks before the race. And typically, that is where the story ends, other than the manufacturers producing a series of replicas for sale to enthusiasts. But in 1971, the Challenger made history of a different sort to become, arguably, the most renowned pace car in the Brickyard's® history. Features Include: Opening Doors Opening Hood Opening Trunk Steerable Wheels Individually Serialized Engine Wiring Engine Hoses & Belts Fuel Lines Working Suspension Folding Seatbacks Soft Carpeting Detailed Gauges Cloth Seatbelts Tampo Printed Graphics Photoetched Details Commemorative Packaging Certificate of Authenticity Diecast Body The operating parts included on this exquisite replica are: steering, rotating drive shaft, road wheels, suspension, hinged hood, trunk lid, gas cap, folding seats and doors. Condition: This item is considered to be in excellent condition. This generally means that the item is in "factory-mint" or like-new condition. It may have very slight flaws, which were present from the factory. It was probably never displayed. While nothing is 100% perfect, this is the best condition possible.The packaging for this item is considered to be in very good condition. This usually means that the package is very close to excellent but might have a small sign of shelf wear or a slightly dinged corner. You will have to look closely to find any flaws. The GoMotorBids Store is a great place to grow your prized collection! GoMotorBids is dedicated to great deals on automotive, racing, and other transportation diecast collectibles and memorabilia. Our no fraud guarantee and autograph verification procedures have helped to make us the most trusted source on the internet for collectors and race fans who are looking for authentic diecast collectibles and race-used items. Find other great deals in the GoMotorBids Store ! We want you to be 100% satisfied and have a 5 STAR experience with GoMotorBids... 5 Smooth ride. Transaction was just as expected. 4 There were a few problems and potholes in the road, but all worked out OK. 3 Several problems. Might be time to put up orange barrels and construction signs. 2 Transaction did not go well at all. Some repair time in the garage is definitely needed. 1 Lowest possible rating, which means the transaction was miserably poor and sent to the junkyard. USA BUYERS (Please read before bidding or buying) We appreciate our American buyers! You and your items are important to us! Here are some details about our shipping. Combined Shipping All items you win or buy from GoMotorBids may be combined into a single payment to help reduce shipping costs. Simply choose to pay for all your GoMoto... read more

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