The author discusses recent car acquisitions linked to Colorado slottist Joe Feruli, highlighting a well-crafted Toyota Land Cruiser model with complex construction but uncertain origins. The post invites fellow enthusiasts to share knowledge about this unique creation, emphasizing its intricate design and connection to the beloved vehicles of the past.
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Whence This Love for Model Cars? Part 2: ECONOMIC REALITIES – Being a Gearhead is Becoming Unaffordable
The author reflects on a time when life in America was more affordable and fulfilling, particularly regarding car ownership. They lament the current economic stratification, which limits opportunities for the younger generation to engage in car restoration or ownership. Rising costs have made the car hobby increasingly inaccessible, with nostalgia for simpler days.
It’s a New Year! MEV Up Your Engines!!!
YouTube personality Scotty Kilmer captivates audiences with his catchy phrases while discussing the limited reactivation of MEV’s slot car orders. The author shares excitement over new arrivals at Performance Slots and Hobbies, detailing various models like a 1959 Desoto and a 1965 Chevy Impala SS, emphasizing their unique qualities and overall satisfaction with the purchases.
NYE Sunday? Let’s Roll! Aurora: 1, Model Motoring: 1
The author reflects on a personal shift regarding New Year’s Eve, favoring quiet enjoyment over past wild parties. They share recent acquisitions from Performance Slots & Hobbies, highlighting a collector’s passion for model cars. Notable finds include a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado and a rare 1967 Plymouth GTX, both now cherished additions.
Goodbye Road Race Replicas? Is this the End of the Line, or a New Beginning?
Well…this sucks! I can think of better ways to ring in the new year than this: This is, in a word, devastating. Road Race Replicas wasn’t just another vendor: they are the entire reason I got into this hobby, the reason this blog exists. It was RRR’s product line that got me into slot carsContinue reading “Goodbye Road Race Replicas? Is this the End of the Line, or a New Beginning?”