Diecast Spotlight: 1987 Bobby Allison Buick
 When all is said and done, Bobby Allison will go down in history as one of the greatest drivers ever to strap himself into a stock car.  A member of the famous “Alabama Gang,” Allison is tied with Darrell Waltrip for third place on the all-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories list with 84, trailing only Richard Petty and David Pearson.

Allison drove the No. 22 Miller American car for the better part of three seasons for three different owners — including himself — and for three different manufacturers, Buick, Ford and Chevrolet. He won one race in this car, the 1987 Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway, for the Stavola Brothers Racing team.

This No. 22 Miller American Buick happened to be the very first 1:24 size car I ever bought, back in 1995, for the paltry price of $45. Today, the car’s estimated worth is more than $80.

RacingOne will continue to look back at some of the diecasts in our collection and we invite you to post photos of your favorite collectible cars right here in the community.
Posted: 10/30/2008 7:56:43 AM
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