1969 DODGE CHARGER 500 "#99 PAUL GOLDSMITH" 1:18 SCALE - ERTL DIECAST MODEL

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THIS DIECAST MODEL CAR IS MANUFACTURED BY ERTL.

“I guess the truth isn't that exciting,” laughs Paul Goldsmith from his office at Griffith-Merrillville Airport in Northern Indiana, the facility he has owned and operated for four decades, “but, I raced because I wanted to eat!” Not necessarily the romantic image most have of the inspiration required to run hard and fast with motorized vehicles.

Before he retired from racing in 1969, Goldsmith won 26 USAC stock races and consecutive USAC championships in 1961-62 at a time when USAC rivaled NASCAR for stock car supremacy. In NASCAR, he racked up 59 top 10s and nine Grand National wins. He also captured nine poles, including the 1964 Daytona 500 pole when he broke the track record by a stunning 15 miles per hour with a run of 174.910.

Because of his heavy test and race schedule, Goldsmith turned to flying to make all the dates, becoming one of the first drivers to earn a pilot's license and to own his own plane. That evolved into the aviation business he owns today.

FEATURES

• "Limited Edition" Only 1008 made for Worldwide Distribution and each model individually numbered.
• Opening boot and hood.
• Gloss blue paint finish with beautifully replicated livery including sponser logos and race graphics.
• Detailed Mopar 426ci Hemi V8 engine, accessories and engine bay.
• Very nicely detailed undercarriage including rolling wheels, working steering and color coded components.
• Authentically reproduced factory white painted stock rims w/ slick Goodyear tyres.
• Authentically reproduced interior in race trim with roll cage and chrome details including Hurst shifter and nicely detailed boot.
• This item comes packaged new in a window box.

This Diecast Model is assembled by hand and detailed throughout all the various automobile compartments using moulded details, chrome, scale paint finishes and transfers. As a scale model this item is not a toy and not intended for play but "DISPLAY".

Price: $79.90

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