This week’s post features various updates from Drag City, including the discovery of different versions of a “Fast & Furious” 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. Additionally, a Karmann Ghia was replaced by an ’87 Cabriolet in the diorama. The freeway layout has been adjusted, adding more cars and addressing minor road issues.
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Jaguar E-Type — A Masterpiece…That Toymakers Kept Mangling
The 1961 Jaguar E-Type debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, astonishing the auto industry with its stunning design and performance. As both a cultural icon and accessible sports car, it inspired numerous miniature models and slot cars, though capturing its elegant proportions proved challenging for manufacturers. Recent models have finally realized its classic allure.
The Drag City “Snake Draw 32” 🐍 Floating The Idea of a New Way to Score Racing
The author reflects on a new racing format, SNAKE DRAW 32, designed to enhance competition at Drag City. Instead of single elimination, 32 cars compete in balanced groups, allowing each to race multiple times while earning points. This aims to offer a fairer, more engaging experience while maintaining high stakes in playoffs.
– WHALE HUNTING – Firebird Sequence Complete!
After a three-year search, the author finally acquired the elusive Aurora ’68 Firebird in red for a price far lower than the market value. Despite minor chassis issues, the purchase was a remarkable bargain, adding to their collection of every color produced, highlighting the rarity of good deals in today’s collector market.
The Road Crew XL-erates!
Well, another weekend and another weekend working! Yet again, I had to spend half my Saturday in the office playing catch-up on stuff I couldn’t get done during the week due to various extended troubleshooting sessions and other types of issues that always arise in an engineer’s life, leaving only Sunday for chores and houseContinue reading “The Road Crew XL-erates!”