Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’70 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

BODY: Dash Motorsports WHEELS & TIRES: Road Race Replicas This was the 2nd body added to my collection made by Dash Motorsports, after my black ’68 Chevelle.  It is definitely one of the best looking cars I own. At the time I bought it, it was the most expensive body I had ever purchased, andContinue reading Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’70 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

“A lot of people make racing sets” – The Collector’s Curse

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.

Last Weekend at the Track…

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

NEW BUILDS: A Jaguar in “politically correct” colors

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”

This Lola GT is back from the dead!

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!