1998 Racing Champions 1:24 NASCAR #40 Sabco Racing Sterlin Marlin New In Box

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1998 Racing Champions 1:24 — NASCAR Fans 50th Anniversary — #40 SABCO Racing Sterling Marlin — Die-Cast Stock Car — Opening Hood / Detailed Engine & Interior — New in Box Why this car matters 1998 was NASCAR’s 50th Anniversary , and Racing Champions marked the moment with special-finish die-casts that celebrated the sport’s first half-century. This 1:24 scale #40 SABCO Racing Sterling Marlin is one of those anniversary pieces—boxed in a checkered 50th-logo package and finished in eye-catching gold anniversary livery that looks fantastic under display lights. The model features an opening hood with a realistic engine bay , a detailed cockpit , and Goodyear-lettered tires for that authentic late-’90s Cup look. The box calls out “Anniversary Edition – 1 of 1,998.” That’s a low run for 1:24 die-cast, perfect for collectors who love numbered or limited editions. About the driver — Sterling Marlin (why #40 is collectible) 2× Daytona 500 Champion (1994, 1995) — one of the few to go back-to-back in the Great American Race. Moved to SABCO Racing in the late ’90s to wheel the #40 (most famously in Coors Light/Silver Bullet colors), became a weekly contender on intermediates and superspeedways. Championship threat in 2002 before an injury sidelined him late in the season—cementing his reputation as one of the era’s smoothest, most respected racers. Owning a #40 SABCO piece taps into that late-’90s/early-’00s golden era—fast cars, bold paint schemes, and full grandstands. Model features & details Manufacturer: Racing Champions (1998 NASCAR 50th Anniversary program) Scale: 1:24 die-cast stock car Team/Driver: SABCO Racing — #40 — Sterling Marlin Finish/Packaging: Gold Anniversary graphics; 50th Anniversary logos on a checkered display box Functionality: Opening hood → detailed V8 engine bay ; realistic interior with race seat & dash; roll cage detail Tires/Wheels: Goodyear Eagle slicks, race wheels with painted lug detail Limited: Boxed as “Anniversary Edition – 1 of 1,998” Display: Clear window box for safe shelf display; ideal for office, bar, or man-cave Condition NEW in Box (NIB). Die-cast has not been displayed or played with . Box shows typical light shelf/storage wear on corners/window from age; contents mint and secured. See photos for the exact item you will receive. Why collectors love the 50th Anniversary line Year-stamped (1998) — instantly time-capsules the sport’s milestone season. Special finishes & packaging — stand out in a display wall. Lower production vs. standard runs — easier to keep scarce and desirable. Display & gift ideas Race-room focal point: Park it between a pair of ticket stubs or a Daytona program for a Sterling Marlin mini-shrine. Office shelf: Gold finish + 50th logos = premium look without opening the box. Gift that lands: Perfect for NASCAR lifers, Tennessee racing fans, or anyone who watched the #40 roar. Photo tip: Low light with a soft white LED makes the gold livery glow; angle the box 30° for a clean Instagram shot. Specs at a glance Brand: Racing Champions Year/Series: 1998 NASCAR 50th Anniversary Driver/Team: Sterling Marlin — #40 SABCO Racing Scale: 1:24 Features: Opening hood, detailed engine & interior Status: New in Box (light shelf wear on packaging) Limited: 1 of 1,998 (Anniversary Edition) Shipping & care Packed for collectors: inner protection around the window, corner guards, sturdy outer carton. Combined shipping when practical. Tracking included. SEO power keywords (maximize visibility) Sterling Marlin 1:24 diecast; 1998 Racing Champions NASCAR 50th Anniversary; #40 SABCO Racing car; Coors Light era Sterling Marlin; NASCAR fans gold edition die-cast; opening hood detailed engine; limited 1 of 1,998; new in box NASCAR 1:24; vintage NASCAR diecast 1990s; Daytona 500 champion collectible. Bottom line: a limited-run, anniversary-boxed Sterling Marlin #40 from Racing Champions—gold, gorgeous, and pure late-’90s NASCAR. If you love the sound of a high-banked superspeedway on Sunday, this is your shelf’s next front-row starter. 1998 Racing Champions 1:24 NASCAR #40 Sabco Racing Sterlin Marlin New In Box Look closely at the pictures to see further details. We ships USPS PLEASE see photos for detailed condition!! AC PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING!! 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