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The Muscle Car Rumble series finale in 1986 featured surprising outcomes, with rookie Joe “Honey Badger” Haddon defeating seasoned racers and Jim “Mongoose” Matheson clinching victory in the final round. The event showcased intense races, up-and-coming talent, and thrilling eliminations, leaving fans eager for future competitions at Drag City.

In my previous post, I went back in time about 2.5 years to take a second, more detailed look at the JAG Hobbies TR3 chassis. In said post, I mentioned that there was a “part II” coming, although rather than being about the chassis, it is about a complete car that was made for-and mountedContinue reading “NEW RE-BUILDS: The 300SLR Gullwing Coupe Leaves the Museum and Comes Out to Play!”

The author reflects on their 2021 experience with the TR3 chassis from JAG Hobbies, noting its impressive speed and performance compared to traditional models. Although only two were acquired, enhancing personal collections was not feasible. The TR3 is recommended for those seeking modern racing experiences with vintage styling, while the author prefers Auto World Ultra G models for practicality.

During a snowy weekend, the author enjoyed time with friends, including cooking southern favorites like egg custard pie while listening to music. They also upgraded their model cars with newly acquired chrome wheels, creating a more authentic look. This post serves as a personal log of their winter activities and future racing plans.

Amongst the rarest and most difficult to find Auto World issues are the Release 19 “Legends of the Quarter Mile.” These very seldom come up for sale; in fact, one of them (the blue “Georgia Shaker” Ford Thunderbolt) I have never even seen. Thus, when the “Dandy” Dick Landy ’69 Charger came up for saleContinue reading “NEW BUYS – You Might Not Call Someone “Dandy Dick” Today, but Back in ’69…”