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Strombecker/Bachmann – American manufacturer started in 1962. 1:32 slot cars. Formerly Strombecker was a separate company making slot cars and Bachman, electric train sets. Studio 27 – High end scale model and accessory manufacturer from Japan [87] Sun Star – Chinese mostly 1:18 scale. Nicely done, especially limousines and pickup trucks.
A typical, 1:32 scale, Audi R8R slot car by Carrera Slot cars are usually models of actual automobiles, though some have bodies purpose-designed for miniature racing. Most enthusiasts use commercially available slot cars (often modified for better performance), others motorize static models, and some "scratch-build", creating their own mechanisms and bodies from basic parts and materials.
Jouef slot cars and accessories made in the French factories between 1963 and 1980 are now much sought after by collectors, some of the rarer liveries command very high prices. During the 1990s, Jouef also made die cast cars in 1:18, 1:24, and 1:43 scales under the name "JouefEvolution". The car models were most often made in China, though ...
In the 1960s, TYCO changed its focus from train kits to ready-to-run trains sold in hobby shops and added HO-scale electric racing sets, or "slot car" sets. A wide range of slot cars and repair parts, track sections, controllers and accessories were also available. The slot car rage started in 1963. [3]
2011-2016 Ferrari FF. Hagerty’s Estimated Price Range: $106,400-$177,000 The “Ferrari Four” (four seats and four-wheel drive) is a grand tourer that was available for only a short stint.
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Carrying over from the Playing Mantis era was designer and author Mac Ragan [3] who was responsible for many of the popular models and had written a comprehensive guide to Johnny Lightning cars called Tomart's Price Guide to Johnny Lightning Vehicles (2001). [4] Ragan and Tom Lowe were inducted into the Diecast Hall of Fame in 2010. [5]
A vintage Aurora HO slot car, the AMC Matador stocker, approx. 1:64 scale, circa 1975. There are three common slotcar scales used for competition: 1:24 scale or 1/24, cars are the largest slot cars commonly raced. A typical 1:24 car might be 7 to 8 inches long (18–20 cm). 1:24 cars require a course so large as to be impractical for many home ...