Racing Champions Mark Martin 6 Valvoline 2000 Ford Taurus 124 Scale Die Cast Car Appraisal

Racing Champions Mark Martin #6 Valvoline 2000 Ford Taurus 1:24 Scale Die-Cast Car

This item is a 1:24 scale die-cast replica of Mark Martin’s #6 Valvoline Ford Taurus, manufactured by Racing Champions as part of their 'Premier Series.' The car features a white, red, and blue paint scheme with high-quality decal graphics representing various sponsors, including Valvoline on the hood and side panels, Cummins on the rear quarter panels, and Goodyear Eagle tires. The car is constructed of heavy-gauge die-cast metal, featuring a detailed plastic interior with a visible roll cage and black window netting. Notable features include a 'NASCAR 2000' logo on the packaging and a 'Preview' label, indicating this model was released to coincide with the start of the 2000 racing season. The car sits atop its original retail box, which is marked with a vintage Kmart price tag of $17.99. The packaging further states it includes a 'real fabric car cover,' a unique value-add for this specific series. The die-cast appears to be in excellent, near-mint condition with no visible paint chips or decal peeling. The box shows some minor shelf wear and a slight corner ding but remains structural and relatively crisp. This piece represents the peak of the NASCAR die-cast collecting boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s.