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The author reflects on toy collecting, especially slot cars, and the associated urge for completion. They discuss various brands and products, including Aurora, Tyco, and Matchbox, expressing nostalgia and curiosity about less-known models like XLerators. They acknowledge the challenge of managing their collection due to space and financial constraints, while appreciating the appeal of vintage toys.

10-Lap Sportscar Eliminations at Drag City: some press and spectator photos of the action, the spectacle, the drama!

Or is that, “historically correct?” Well actually, it’s a little of both and a little of neither. Everyone knows dark green is Britain’s “official” racing color, but this medium green and yellow combination was never any sort of sanctioned Jaguar color scheme. Where it is often seen is on the Lister racing cars of theContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: A Jaguar in “politically correct” colors”

Lowwwwla…la la la la la Lowwwwla… Yeah I can’t help it, every time I hear the name of this racecar maker that song rings in my head… File this build under “everything old is new again.” The story behind it may not interest anyone but, what the hell, this is my ‘blog, so here goes…Continue reading “This Lola GT is back from the dead!“

BODY: Aurora Model Motoring WHEELS: Vincent TIRES: Road Race Replicas Its always seemed strange to me that the Jaguar E-Type is a car that seems not to translate well into miniature. Many different companies have rendered this car in small scale but very few have gotten it right. Matchbox and Solido hit the mark; mostContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Jaguar E-Type“