Chuck Etchells #5 Kendall Motor Oil Mopar 1997 NHRA Funny Car – 1:24 Scale Diecast
One of only 5,784 produced, this 1:24 scale Action/Lionel ARC diecast captures the iconic Kendall Motor Oil Dodge Avenger Funny Car that Chuck Etchells piloted during his standout years on the NHRA circuit. With its bold red, white, and black Kendall livery and the unmistakable #5 on the door, this is a piece that any serious Funny Car or Mopar collector will immediately recognize.
About Chuck Etchells
Chuck Etchells is one of the most accomplished and respected Funny Car drivers in NHRA history. Racing out of Brownsburg, Indiana, Etchells became a fixture at the front of the Funny Car field throughout the 1990s, consistently challenging for wins and championships aboard his Kendall Motor Oil-sponsored Dodge.
His crowning achievement came in 1993, when Etchells captured the NHRA Funny Car World Championship — cementing his place among the elite drivers of his era. Known for his smooth driving style, mechanical savvy, and quiet competitiveness, Etchells earned the respect of fans and fellow competitors alike.
By 1997, Etchells was still a formidable force on the tour, regularly qualifying near the top of the field and making deep runs in eliminations. The Kendall Motor Oil Mopar program was one of the most recognizable in the sport, and Etchells gave that car the credibility it deserved every time he strapped in.
He is also notable for setting elapsed time records during his career and for being one of the first drivers to run in the 4.7-second range in Funny Car — a milestone that underscored just how fast and fearless he was behind the wheel of a nitro-burning machine.
Product Details
- Driver: Chuck Etchells
- Car Number: #5
- Sponsor: Kendall Motor Oil
- Make: Mopar / Dodge Avenger
- Class: NHRA Funny Car
- Year: 1997
- Scale: 1:24
- Manufacturer: Action / Lionel ARC
- Limited Edition: 1 of 5,784 Produced
- Condition: Pre-Owned – Collectible Condition
A true piece of 1990s NHRA Funny Car history — add it to your Quarter Mile Memories collection today.
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