On October 24, 1987, Richard Childress Racing made an announcement at Rockingham Speedway, then known as
North Carolina Motor Speedway, that set in place one of the most iconic paint schemes in NASCAR Cup Series®
history.
That paint scheme used at its debut, however, never hit the track for a competitive lap.
After years of familiar yellow-and-blue paint schemes on its iconic No. 3 Chevrolet, RCR used Rockingham as the
setting for debuting a new black look while unveiling its new partnership with GM Goodwrench for the 1988 NASCAR Cup Series® season. Team owner Richard Childress drove the new-look No. 3, that featured chrome silver
numbers on the doors and roof, as well as chrome wheels, as a preview for what the team’s loyal fans would see
on the track the following season.
When the winter ended and RCR brought its No. 3 car to DAYTONA® International Speedway to kick off the 1988
season, the numbers on the new-look GM Goodwrench car were white. That look of the stylized No. 3 remained
with the team throughout that season and became one of the most familiar and celebrated versions of a NASCAR® paint scheme that revolutionized the on-track look of the sport.
The day of the unveil at at Rockingham was the only time that the GM Goodwrench No. 3 car featured chome
numbers and wheels, and it’s now time to honor that influential moment in NASCAR history with a first-of-its-kind
die-cast offering from Lionel Racing and its NASCAR Classics line.
Fans of the iconic No. 3 car can now order the official die-cast of the unveil version of the No. 3 GM Goodwrench
Chevrolet. Produced in 1:24-scale on Lionel Racing’s authentic 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo tooling that features
an opening hood and trunk, this die-cast serves as a replica of No. 3 car that was used for the rollout of this iconic
paint scheme, complete with its silver numbers. Die-cast collectors of the smaller, 1:64-scale editions can also add
one of these unique replicas to their collections.
This officially-licensed NASCAR® Classics die-cast offering from Lionel Racing will be produced in strictly limited
quantities, so place your order now!
ACTION FEATURES:
Diecast body; opening hood and trunk; detailed deco body; painted chassis detail; posable wheels; detailed engine compartment; and more!
Due in September 2025. On preorders, your card will be temporarily authorized for the purchase at checkout, but this will drop within a week & you will not be charged until your car is in stock & ready to ship.
DALE EARNHARDT SR 1988 GOODWRENCH UNVEIL #3 GOODWRENCH 1/24 ACTION DIECAST (ADVANCED ORDER)
$90.99
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