Racing Champions 1997 Edition 1:144 Scale Die-Cast NASCAR Bobby Labonte #18 Stock Car

This is a vintage 1997 Edition Racing Champions NASCAR die-cast replica in a micro 1:144 scale. The item features the #18 stock car driven by Bobby Labonte, sporting his iconic green and black Interstate Batteries livery. The car is constructed of die-cast metal with small plastic tires and is housed within its original factory blister pack. Included in the packaging is a miniature collector card featuring Labonte’s portrait and facsimile signature, along with a small black display stand for the vehicle. The cardstock packaging features a bold red, black, and yellow color scheme with the 'Racing Champions' and 'NASCAR' logos prominently displayed. The packaging shows signs of age-appropriate wear, including softening of the corners, minor creasing near the peg hole, and light scuffing on the plastic bubble. There is a visible horizontal crease across the red section of the card. The item remains factory-sealed, which is a significant quality indicator for collectors of such memorabilia. This piece represents the 1990s era of NASCAR merchandising during the sport's high-growth period, characterized by mass-produced collectible figurines and vehicles.