The Audi 50 At 50, Germany’s First Small Car
The Audi 50 that was the basis for the VW Polo is now 50. The small car was developed ahead of the oil crisis of
What Are The 10 Best Classic Scalextric Cars On Sale?
What are the 10 best classic Scalextric cars that are on sale? Jalopy has made a list of the ones we want to own. Well, it was restricted to 10 cars, but there are some double packs. I could easily amass a large collection of these. I have some older ones which are great, but the level of detail on these new ones is much higher.
The trouble with them is they are so good I’d be worried about damaging them. So, I’d have to buy two, one to use and the other to keep.
Audi Sport Quattro E2
The Scalextric Audi Sport Quattro E2 is modelled on the ex-Walter Röhrl Group B car which found its new home in European Rallycross. Driven by Swede Herbert Breiteneder to first place in the opening round of the 1990 European Rally Cross Championship in Austria.
Round two was in Sweden and finished in 7th and that year he placed 5th overall that season.
The Audi quattro has been modelled before by Scalextric, in S1 guise using this tooling. But they released one back in 1985 in the original UR shape with a belt driven 4×4 system along with the RS200. The new models however haven’t got it, but that doesn’t matter.
You can buy them directly from Scalextric here.
Jaguar E-Type First Race Win 1961 - Twin Pack
I’m kind of cheating with the Jaguar E-Type as it’s a twin pack. But this limited edition might be worth picking up. The two cars representing the first two that provided that first race win for Jaguar and its new sports car. Graham Hill winning the 25 lap race at Oulton Park in 1961. Roy Salvadori brought the white number 5 car home in third even though he led the race at the start. Importantly the Jaguars beat the Ferrari 250s.
Scalextric have limited it to just 2000 units it’s probably worth buying even just to display on the shelf.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Green & White No.55
If you’re worried about damaging your classic Scalextric cars this Chevy Monte Carlo Stock Car might be just the thing. Whilst retaining some decent detail this is one of those super resistant types, so should survive some ham fisted driving. I like it as it reminds me of an old Monte Carlo Hot Wheels car I had when I was younger.
If you don’t like that one Scalextric do a Ford Thunderbird too.
BTCC Ford Sierra RS500 - Steve Soper, Brands Hatch 1988
Have you ever fancied being Steve Soper in the BTCC Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500? I have, and this Texaco livery was just how I remembered it. These overpowered saloon cars were a bit of a handful compared to the BMW M3, but so much faster in a straight line.
Steve Soper finished 2nd at Brands Hatch in the 1988 British Touring Car Championship behind his rival Andy Rouse. He only entered half the events that year and finished 15th overall. Steve was one of the best tin top racers this country has ever produced, and he was great to watch in this car. The Scalextric version looks great, right down to the BBS wheels.
Holden A9x Torana - 1978 Bathurst Car 7 - Bob Morris/John Fitzpatrick
The Holden A9X from 1978 was a very successful car when partnered with Bob Morris and John Fitzpatrick winning four out of eight rounds that year.
It wasn’t just success, the car provided some exciting racing, sliding around corners struggling to put all the power down in a straight line.
The A9X was also Holden’s most successful Touring Car and attracted drivers like Peter Brock.
The Best Things Happen In An English Shed, Especially The Tyrrell Shed At Goodwood
The Tyrrell Shed once home of the World Championship winning Tyrrell Formula 1 team has been relocated to Goodwood and is set to open for
A 1973 Ferrari 246 Dino From The Manager Of Rock Legends Led Zeppelin Sold At Auction
Something of a piece of rock and roll history went for sale with the auction of Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant’s old Ferrari 246 Dino
California Based Singer Has Completed Its 300th Restoration, The Sotto
Restomodders Singer have produced their 300th 911 already and it’s another964 based conversion called the Sotto. It’s almost hard to believe it was a964, though
The True Spirit Of The Jaguar XJ13 Presented By JD Classics At Retromobile 2024
The masterpiece that is the Spirit of the XJ13 is unveiled at Retromobile 2024 by JD Classics of Chelmsford, England, and seen for the first
25 Years Of Škoda In The World Rally Championship
Škoda are no strangers to rallying having been successful for many years, but its now 25 years since their debut in the FIA World Rally
Ford GT40 1969 Gulf Twin Pack
I love the Ford GT40 anyway, and the John Wyer Automotive gulf sponsored cars are superb. Representing the 1969 Le Mans winners Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver in number 6 with third place David Hobbs and Mike Hailwood in car 7. They weren’t favourites to win the race but due to some high profile retirements from Porsche the battle for first went all the way to the last lap.
Again, these are another box set, there is a three car set too, but this one is still in stock.
Drew Pritchard's VW Beetle - Goodwood 2018
The VW Beetle may not seem the most obvious of circuit racers, but that didn’t stop Salvage Hunters Drew Pritchard enter the Goodwood Revival Jack Sears Memorial Trophy.
A stripped down all black car looking somewhat sinister and with the lucky number 13 on the side. The car proved itself to be competitive, and despite a spin finished in 25th. Not bad going considering it was up against much more powerful machinery.
Jaguar XJS – Spa 24Hrs 1982 – Walkinshaw, Nicholson & Percy
TWR or Tom Walkinshaw Racing have an established relationship with the 1980s touring car series. Though the XJ-S isn’t the obvious choice. TWR put the XJ-S on pole position for the 1982 Spa Francochamps 24 hours. It didn’t finish unfortunately retiring due to accident damage.
The car looks great, the black bodywork with the red Motul sponsorship contrasting nicely. I always liked the look of the XJ-S and the race cars, so I definitely want this. But there is a little wait, due out soon Pre-orders are being taken.
Ford Escort MK2 - Castrol Edition - Goodwood Members Meeting
This Mk2 Ford Escort is another Goodwood entrant, but this one is seen regularly at the Members Meeting. Owned by Kerry Michael the car is often a front runner as it should be being driven by Mark Blundell.
Watching the car going up against the much more powerful Rover SD1s and Camaros is entertaining, The little Escort is down on power and straight line speed but has to make up the time in the corners. The good old days when racing was diverse where cars had obvious advantages and disadvantages.
Mercury Cougar - No. 48
The Mercury Cougar is a nice car, not an obvious race car but back in the late 1960s it went up against Camaros and Mustangs. Sometimes with success.
This 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 was restored to trans Am specification by Scott Hackenson of Cobra Automotive and since 2009 has been a regular at SVRA, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association meetings.
It’s a popular car as it’s been modelled in die cast form too.
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