16 Scale Figure Appraisal

1997 Racing Champions 1:144 Scale NASCAR Die-Cast Replica - Ted Musgrave #16

This is a 1:144 scale die-cast replica of Ted Musgrave's #16 FamilyClick/Primestar Ford Thunderbird stock car, produced by Racing Champions as part of their 1997 Edition series. The item is still contained in its original factory 'blister pack' carding. The vehicle itself is a tiny, multi-colored (blue, red, and yellow) metal car featuring the number 16 on the door and roof with authentic 1997-era corporate sponsorship decals. Included within the packaging is a miniature collector card featuring a portrait of driver Ted Musgrave and a small black plastic display stand with the Racing Champions and NASCAR logos. The backing card is predominately black and red with a checkered flag motif at the top. The condition of the card shows visible 'shelf wear' specifically around the edges and corners with several white stress creases on the surface, typical for a toy of this age. The plastic bubble appears intact but shows some light surface scuffing. It is labeled for ages 5 and up and prominently displays the '1997 Edition' branding in the upper right corner. This miniature scale was a niche offering compared to the more common 1:64 scale equivalents, making it a distinct collectible for NASCAR enthusiasts from the late 90s.