Vintage Aurora Slot Cars For Sale?

What scale is Aurora slot cars?

Aurora 1/32 Scale Slot Cars.
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Are slot cars worth money?

Timm Schamberger Getty Images Kids who were into cars, trucks, and motorcycles had plenty of cool toys to choose from in the 1970s and 1980s. These toys were well built and many moved under their own power. And since so many of these machines were modeled after the ones made famous on TV shows and movies, every kid wanted them.

Today, adults nostalgic for their youth are paying big bucks for some of these toys. Here are a dozen vintage wheeled toys worth crawling through the attic for. Launched in 1980, Stomper 4X4s by Schaper were aimed at young kids swept up in the off-road craze. Powered by a single AA battery, these little trucks cost about $10 new and had a four-wheel drive system that turned squishy paddle tires, one set for inside and one set for the outdoors.

They even had headlights that lit up. Stompers produced cool models including Subaru Brats, Dodge Power Wagons, Jeep Honcho pickup trucks and even larger Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. The bodies of these toys were highly detailed and true to the real machines, which added to the fun.

1. What Are They Worth Today? Stompers had a rough life.
2. Ids played with them outside in the dirt just to see how capable they were.
3. The bodywork got scratches; the clips that held them on the chassis could break.
4. So Stompers on Ebay are listed with a Buy-It-Now price anywhere from $10 up to about $100 depending on rarity and condition.

The aforementioned big rig models seem to be some of the most valuable. Unopened models still sealed in cellophane command several hundred dollars. Slot car racing tracks were hugely popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Big ones occupied major real estate inside hobby shops, but it was the smaller size 1:64 scale slot cars and the tracks they ran on that provided years of fun for car-crazed kids at home.

These sets, made primarily by Aurora A/FX (Aurora Factory Experimental) and Tyco, used plastic track with two metal wire rails running along the surface (one for power and one for ground). The small cars have electrical contacts that maintain a connection with the track’s rails. The car’s speed was modulated by a hand-held controller; squeeze that trigger too much when your AFX car approached a curve and it could fly right off the track, something nearly all of us did for fun at one point.

What Are They Worth Today? In the mid 1970s, an entire AFX slot car set, complete with two or more cars cost less than $40. Today, many of the cars themselves cost that much if the bodies are in good condition. Rare models,can command more than $100, while whole track sets can reach close to $300.

One particular ’57 Chevy Nomad-bodied AFX car in its original packaging had a Buy-It-Now price of almost $850 on Ebay. Knight Rider Knight 2000 Voice Car From 1982 to 1986, car-loving kids around the country were treated to the TV show Knight Rider on Friday nights. It featured a computerized, semi-autonomous, crime-fighting and talking Trans Am known as KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand).

The premise sounds ridiculous today, but that all-new Trans Am was freshly styled for the 1980s—just like its co-star, The Hoff. The show was a huge hit and toys flooded the market. One of the coolest was the Voice Car by Kenner. Push down on the cool vintage blue California license plate and the Voice Car would say six different phrases.

It came with a Michael Knight action figure, too. What Are They Worth Today? Knight Rider toys in general seem to be very collectible.The Voice Car in okay to fair condition, with some scratches on the exterior, will show up on Ebay with Buy-It-Now prices in the $50 to $60 range. Cars that are complete with the box in good shape with minimal scratches are listed at closer to $90.

Sealed in the box they can cost hundreds; we saw listed at close to $900. Motorcycle stunt riding belonged to Evel Knievel in the 1970s. Knievel was legendary not only for the wild jumps he completed, but the ones that he crashed on, too. When Ideal released a series of Evel Knievel toys from ’72-’77, they were red-hot sellers, and the most popular and most valuable of these is the Stunt Cycle.

The Stunt Cycle sat in a red launch stand with a handle on one end to crank up the gyro wheel on the back of the cycle. Once fully charged up, the cycle would launch and zoom across your living room or over a jump. It was awesome. Eventually the compnay produced a Dragster, a Chopper, and the Sky Cycle, all of which worked on that gyro platform.

What Are They Worth Today? The Stunt Cycle was so popular it was re-issued in the 1990s and again in the early 2000s. But it’s the original 1970s merch that brings the money. The rarest and most valuable Stunt Cycle is the Silver High Jumper from 1977.

• It’s rare and are advertised on Ebay with Buy-It-Now prices ranging from $1,000 to almost $3,000 in perfect condition.
• Sealed in the box and never opened? Way more.
• So start digging around your parent’s attic.
• Barbie Star Traveler GMC Motorhome Barbie’s got to have her dream car.
• Mattel made a series of Barbie-themed Corvettes as well as a dune buggy and a hip little Beach Bus van back in the day.

But the Star Traveler, launched in 1976, was the best of them all. Here was a faithful three-foot long scale replica of GMC’s innovative front-wheel drive, V8-powered motorhome. The Star Traveler was produced through the 1980s and featured many of the amenities of the real motorhome, including a shower, couch, beds, kitchen, and even a detachable sun deck and even a little hibachi grill.

What Are They Worth Today? The Star Traveler cost a mere $19.97 in 1977’s Sears Catalog and came in several color schemes throughout the years, though the original yellow seems to be the most popular. Barbie toys are highly collectible, and this motorhome is no exception. Well-used Star Travelers are offered on Ebay in the $40 to $90 range.

But lightly-used ones that include all the accessories and the original box can range from $100 to over $200. So the next time one appears at a local yard sale for ten bucks, snag it. You know. Hot Wheels are some of the most popular and valuable toy cars of all time.

1. The brand launched in 1968 as a more fun and custom take on the traditional small toy car.
2. Sixteen cars were released that very first year.
3. Since that time there have been thousands more launched in practically every design imaginable.
4. Hot Wheels and those iconic playsets remain popular today with more than four billion of them produced.

Hot Wheels collectors are a devoted bunch. So it’s not hard to find the ones you played with as a kid for sale today on Ebay. Most are still cheap because the company built so many of them. But the funky and unique ones can command staggering prices. What Are They Worth Today? Because there are so many Hot Wheels out there, it depends on condition and rarity.

1. One car might be worth ten bucks in the most common paint scheme but more than $300 in a rare color that was sold outside the U.S.
2. Generally, the early cars with redline tires are some of the most valuable; the most desirable ones can command thousands of dollars.
3. One of the most valuable is the 1969 prototype VW “Beach Bomb” worth more than $70,000.

There are quite a few 70s models with some value. For instance, the “Staff Car” from ’77 was only issued in a military-themed set and could be worth close to $800. Similarly, a rare version of the Porsche 911 in “Gold Chrome” paint from 1975, 1976 or 1977 could bring its owner a cool grand.

So dig around your collection—there might be a hidden treasure. Mego Dukes of Hazzard General Lee The Dukes of Hazzard was one of the first TV shows to launch a full-scale toy marketing blitz. Toy companies produced a staggering number of branded products in the 1970s. From watches to sneakers to big wheel cycles and “walkie talkies,” practically everything a kid could wear, ride or play with had a Dukes version.

The items that seem to get the big bucks today are from Mego. Mego made not only the action figures but also a full range of cars from the show. Of course the General Lee, the Dukes’ 1969 Dodge Charger, was the one on most kids’ Christmas list back in 1981.

• And it was sweet, featuring a roof hatch for Bo and Luke Duke to jump inside for their next adventure.
• Because as everyone knows, the General Lee’s doors were welded shut.
• What Are They Worth Today? Cruise Ebay and the prices for these cars (which include the action figures) are eye-popping.
• These Mego General Lees, including the original packaging in very good condition, seem to be listing for $400 to $600.

If you happen to have the Mego-produced Boss Hogg Cadillac taking up space in your basement, then you’d better sit down. The listings on Ebay for this toy are wild. We saw an opened, played with Cadillac selling for just under $500 and two perfect ones in their boxes selling for $2,999 and $4,000.G.I.

1. Joe M.O.B.A.T.
2. Motorized Battle Tank G.I Joe was the original action figure when it launched in the mid-1960s.
3. But by the 1980s, it needed a re-boot, so Hasbro re-invented the G.I.
4. Joe lineup of toys for 1982 as “The Real American Hero,” and the toys got a big boost from the popular G.I.
5. Joe cartoon launched at the same time.

The show featured more than 200 vehicles invented for the Joes. One of the most popular was the electric Motorized Battle Tank which used two D-cell batteries and cost $14.99. What Are They Worth Today? According to Toyworth.com, a G.I Joe MOBAT in excellent condition is valued at about $325 in the package or around $85 loose.

We found one listed on Ebay for $250 that included the box (with a few dings and scratches, complete with instructions) and a non-working tank for $250. Another one that appeared to be in excellent condition loose was listed for $149 in working condition. If there’s a pristine MOBAT from the early 1980s buried in some box in your garage, it could be fairly valuable.

Corgi Model 269 James Bond Lotus Esprit Kids that grew up in the 1970s had one James Bond car on their minds. Not the iconic Aston Martin DB5 of the 1960s, but the bright white wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit from 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me, It was captivating not just because of how it looked, but because of what it did.

In the movie, the Lotus plunges into the surf and transforms into Bond’s personal submarine. So when toy company Corgi came out with a James Bond Lotus Esprit, it was a big hit. The best part about this car was that it, too, transformed. Press the black button at the base of the windshield and the stabilizer fins and tail section pop out of the bodywork.

It even came with four red rockets that could be launched from underneath the rear window. What Are They Worth Today? Well-worn examples seem to be trading for around $20. But like all toys, when the box and all the parts are included, the price ramps up.

• Quite a few of these cars in better condition, including the box and all the rockets in excellent shape, are listed on Ebay for between $100 and $200.
• Mego Starsky and Hutch Gran Torino Besides the General Lee, Mego produced more of the coolest toys of the 1970s, including action figures and playsets from the original Planet of the Apes movies.

When it comes to cars, the favorite might be their battery-operating Gran Torino from Starsky and Hutch, Action figures from the show (sold separately) could ride inside the Torino as one large motorized wheel underneath the 15-inch long car allowed it to spin and swivel in any direction.

And it came with a light on the roof that lit up as well as a barricade, street light, and trash can to replicate a real 70s-style police chase. Not a bad deal for under $12. What Are They Worth Today? The battery-powered model by Mego is rare and very hard to find in excellent condition. We found one with the box in non-working condition for $119.99.

So it’s not unlikely that an example of this toy in perfect boxed condition could sell for $300-$400—if you could find one. In the 1980s, every car kid wanted a Tamiya radio controlled (RC) car. These electric cars sold as kits were far more powerful, detailed, and capable than anything else around.

• The early off-road buggies and four-wheel drive trucks were some of the most popular, including the Hornet and Grasshopper released in 1984 as well as 4X4s like Hot Shot (’85) and Monster Beetle (’86).
• These kits were all wonderful machines to own, in part because you built them yourself (or, depending on your age, got a bit of help from dad).

Parts were available to rebuild, upgrade and in some cases re-power your vehicle into something much quicker than what came in the box. Even in stock form, these were incredible machines, with functional long-travel suspensions, big power and grippy tires.

• What Are They Worth Today? Tamiya has re-issued many of the most popular kits from the 1980s and to the casual observer they look the same.
• However, those re-issued models are not exactly identical.
• And collectors want the original ones.
• An original Tamiya car from the 1980s seems to go for about double what a re-issue does—$200-$300.

If these cars are still in their boxes, unbuilt, they can command thousands of dollars, Heavy steel Tonka trucks have been toy staples from the mid-1960 through to today. In the mid-70s, Tonka produced a version of Winnebago’s popular motorhome. The roof lifted off to reveal a replica of a real Winnebago’s interior complete with seating, bathroom, and kitchen.

It even came with two clothed dolls and a dog named Scamp. But because it was a Tonka, this motorhome was rugged and built with the same tough steel sheelmetal and frame as the iconic dump trucks. What Are They Worth Today? The large, nearly two-foot-long versions of these toys in the original white and green paint scheme are listed on Ebay from about $40 to $150 depending upon condition.

We did see one that included the box and the buyer was asking over $300. So clearly a Tonka Winnebago with the box must be a rare item. Ben Stewart Ben is a lifelong enthusiast of anything with wheels.
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Is slot car racing still popular?

Whatever the case, while slot car racing remains a distant memory for some, it’s still capturing enthusiasts’ attention and creating serious gearheads nowadays.
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When did Aurora slot cars come out?

Aurora AFX Matador Stock Car The introduced the A/FX (Aurora Factory Experimentals, later simply “AFX”) line of slot cars, slot car track sets, and related accessories in 1971. The AFX brand continued production until the company was forced into receivership in 1983.

Aurora designed the AFX cars with interchangeable car body shells usually compatible with each chassis they released during these years. The original 1971 A/FX chassis utilized an updated version of the existing pancake motor design of Aurora’s “Thunderjet 500” line, popular in the 1960s. Aurora then released a longer version of the A/FX chassis in 1973, known as the “Specialty” chassis, which incorporated a longer wheelbase and gearplate (and often a more powerful armature) with bodies unique to that chassis.

The car bodies designed to fit the shorter original chassis featured a clever snap-on design while the bodies for the Specialty chassis were affixed with a small screw. In 1974, Aurora redesigned both the original and Specialty chassis and exposed the bottom of the motor magnets.

The exposed magnets were attracted to the metal rails in the track during racing, creating downforce to help hold the car on the track while cornering. AFX “Magna-Traction” cars remained popular from their release in 1974 throughout 1983, even after faster chassis designs were introduced in house and by Tyco.

Aurora introduced the innovative “G-Plus” in-line motor chassis in 1976. This design allowed the manufacture of narrow, open wheel style bodies. A version of the chassis was also released that would fit most of the previous tab-mounted AFX bodies. Aurora never designed an in-line chassis for the longer Specialty chassis bodies.

• In 1977, Aurora initiated several attempts at AFX-based slotless car chassis designs.
• These included the Ultra-5, Speed Steer, and Scre-e-echers Magna-Steering.
• Another in-line chassis design similar to the G-Plus was also introduced as the Super Magna-Traction and SP1000.
• Trick variants of the Super Magna-Traction include Blazin’ Brakes, Speed Shifters and Cats Eyes.

Improvements in the form of add-ons to the still popular Magna-Traction chassis, the Magna-Sonic sound box and an overhead light flasher for police cars, were also initiated. AFX body shells encompassed a variety of themes including the racing series, and series stock cars,, Funny Car, sports cars, off-road cars, and street cars, as well as custom designs.

Aurora contracted with race car drivers whose images and endorsements appeared on AFX Slot Car sets. These included,,,, and, Revson’s untimely death in 1974 forced Aurora to cover his image with a sticker on already produced boxed sets. Aurora released only one licensed track set in 1982, when they partnered with the popular TV show.

A licensed M*A*S*H set and fire engine set were planned for 1983, but Aurora suspended operations prior to release.
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What does HO stand for in slot cars?

HOPRA About Us Background H.O., which stands for half “O” gauge (1/87th), cars were originally produced as accessory items for H.O. scale replica trains. As the cars themselves became more popular, they emerged as a hobby all their own. Over the years, they have grown to a size closer to 1/64th scale (2 to 2 1/2 inches long) or about half the dimensions of 1/32nd scale cars.

Design and build your very own racetrack layout or construct a replica of a famous track like Indianapolis, Watkins Glen or Riverside. Build a collection of exotic sports cars such as Porsches and Ferraris or classic American cars like the ‘32 Ford Coupe, ‘57 Corvette and others in H.O. scale. Run your very own race team or design and fabricate special cars and parts in H.O. scale. Organize a local club and hold races to sharpen your driving skills against others for bragging rights, trophies, prizes or even championships.

​ All these activities and many more are possible with H.O. scale slot cars. And, best of all, it’s one of the most economical hobbies around; it won’t cost you a fortune! ​ About Us H.O. slot car racing is the fun, exciting hobby/sport that can give you all of the thrills of real car racing at a fraction of the cost! H.O.

• Scale cars can be raced any time of the year and can be run in the comfort of your own home.
• It’s a hobby enjoyed by millions throughout the years and still offers fun that the whole family can share and enjoy. The H.O.
• Professional Racing Association (HOPRA) provides the leadership for organizing H.O.

scale racing in the best possible way. For over 45+ years, we at HOPRA have been scheduling races and championships to give race fans and H.O. enthusiasts the opportunity to become more involved with scale auto racing and add to their enjoyment of racing and H.O.

cars. Established in 1969, HOPRA has been dedicated to the promotion and advancement of H.O. slot car racing and has run many state championships and larger races throughout the country. Starting in 1975 and every year since, HOPRA has held its annual National Championship event that draws the best H.O.

slot racers from around the world. As the only independent organization that deals with H.O. scale slot car racing on a National level, we have rules and guidelines established by leading groups and individuals from across the United States. HOPRA takes pride in our organization structure.Throughout the years HOPRA has expanded on this foundation maintaining the original structure set in place by the founders of our organization.

• HOPRA is structured into National Executive Committee members reporting up to a National Director.
• It is organized in such a way to ensure every member has a voice.
• Structured to focus on the members and the sport at all times, HOPRA will ensure HO racing stays fun and competitive for many years to come.

​It is the duty of the National Executive Committee to establish rules for the annual National Championship Race; to assist in the running of each state’s series if needed; to settle all matters of dispute related to official HOPRA business; to help insure a solid racing program within every phase of HOPRA; to help promote uniformity among the states and in general to promote a feeling of goodwill and sportsmanship within the sport of HO scale slot car racing, with a sense of fair play and the best interest of the sport in mind at all times.

• Specific duties and organizational structure can be found in our rule book.
• ​ HOPRA can help you become involved with this fun and exciting sport if you are just starting out.
• We can also show you how to increase your enjoyment if you would like to become more involved with H.O.
• Scale slot car racing.
• We can help you expand your H.O.

slot car racing horizons! ​ Located on the contacts menu you can find the Senate Representative that lives closest to you. They will be happy to assist you and answer any questions. You can also fill out the contact form. ​ : HOPRA About Us
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What is the most profitable slot machine to play?

What slot machines have the highest payout percentage? – The Ugga Bugga slot machine game has the highest payout percentage, at 99.07%. The second highest is Mega Joker by NetEnt, with a 99% RTP. Jackpot 6000 by NetEnt and Uncharted Seas by Thunderkick come in second and third, with RTPs of 98.8% and 98.6%, respectively.
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What is the best size for slot cars?

Carrera – First – Suitable for 3+ – 1:50 Scale Carrera GO! – Suitable for 5+ – 1:43 Scale Carrera Evolution/Digital – Suitable for 8+ – 1:32 Scale Carrera 1:24 – Suitable for 10+ – 1:24 Scale

My First” vs “First” – Both of these systems are very similar and cannot be extended easily. Carrera however does have the benefit of having slightly larger cars and is battery operated. “Micro Scalextric” vs “Carrera GO!” – We would recommend Carrera GO! This range is significantly larger than Scalextric’ “Micro” range, with a good set of Track Extensions and extra cars available to purchase.

1. The cars are also bigger and more detailed.
2. Standard Scalextric” vs “Standard Carrera” – We directly compare the systems above.1:64 Scale – This is the smallest size you will find and is only available in the Scalextric “My First” and “Micro” Sets.
3. The cars are approx 75mm long and low detailed.1:50 Scale – This size is only found in Carrera First.

The cars are approx 85mm long and are nicely detailed.1:43 Scale – This size is only found in Carrera GO! The cars are approx 100mm long and feature a lot of detail.1:32 Scale – This is the most common Slot car size, with cars approx 140mm long. At this scale the cars are very detailed.1:24 Scale – This size is only found in Carrera.
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Are slot cars a good hobby?

SLOT CAR RACING IS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! – Slot car racing is a great hobby that brings family members and friends closer together in healthy competition. It’s inexpensive and easy to get started. You’ll find that slot car racing is easy to do, but difficult to master.
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How fast is the fastest slot car?

Maximum Speed World Speed Records How fast is the fastest slot car in a straight line? This is probably the simplest and most obvious question about slot car world records: it is certainly a question I’ve been asked many times by the public. Full size cars have been specially built to be the fastest in a straight line since the end of the 19th century, quite early in the 20th century these cars became too fast for normal roads, and the later records were set at places like Bonneville salt flats and various deserts.

Slot cars have a miniature version of the same problem. There can be no doubt that given a long enough and smooth enough straight track, slot cars could be made to achieve higher top speeds than is possible on the circuits and drag strips where slot cars normally race. The record lap for a Blue King track averages over 80mph / 130 kph, so there can be no doubt the maximum speed is higher than the average.

The fastest slot dragsters are said to have terminal speeds around 135- 140mph, the highest claim I’ve seen is 158 mph but more details of the exact speed and how it was measured would be needed to give a precise record. Back in January 1964 “Car Model” magazine published a claim that a slot dragster had achieved 199.9 mph.

1. The February 1964 edition of “Car Model” withdrew the 199 mph and claim to have calculated the maximum speed “in the 70 – 80 mph range”.
2. Even 70 mph is pretty impressive for 1964, but there is some room for scepticism about whatever calculations were done.
3. Just occasionally somebody sets out a slot racing equivalent of the Bonneville salt flats.

This has been done for various categories of hard bodied cars, but their maximums were a little over 50 mph, well below the averages lap speeds achieved by the fastest circuit racing slot cars. There is a report of 139.784 km / hr = 86.858 mph achieved by Hans Kock at Pforzheim, Germany at Christmas 1992.

The track had two 12 meter straights, one upside down (!), with 180 degree loops joining them. The cars used aerodynamics to keep them in the slot on the upside down straight.On a conventional track, the King track world record was raised to over 80 mph average (). There was a claim to have achieved 158.8 mph (255.6 km/hr) in June 2009 in the USA, but the organizers subsequently discovered problems with their measuring equipment and withdrew the claim.

It seems their actual speed was in the region of 60 mph. Exactly what speed does the fastest slot car do? As far as I can establish nobody really knows. Slot cars will certainly exceed 86mph, some may have maximum speeds as high as 140 mph. I’d certainly be very interested to hear from anybody who has measured these speeds.

In May 2018 a record for Scalextric brand cars of 36.6mph/58.9kph was shown on British Channel 5 TV. By using a “scale speed” calculation they claimed a much higher speed. NOTE These are all actual speeds. Sometimes vastly higher records are claimed by using “scale speed”. Unfortunately there are several different ways of calculating scale speed, so “scale speed” doesn’t mean much unless it is made clear which type of scale speed they are talking about.

Aurora Slot Car and Racing Set Collection

I’ve stuck to real speed as this is easily understood and unambiguous. Updated May 2021 Copyright © 2009 – 2021 British Slot Car Racing Association All rights reserved : Maximum Speed
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Who made the Aurora car?

Oldsmobile Aurora
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
Overview
Manufacturer	Oldsmobile ( General Motors )
Production	January 1994 – June 1999 November 1999 – March 2003
Model years	1995–1999 2001–2003
Assembly	Orion Township, Michigan, United States ( Orion Assembly )
Designer	Maurice “Bud” Chandler (1989)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	G-body
Chronology
Predecessor	Oldsmobile 98 Oldsmobile 88

The Oldsmobile Aurora is a luxury sports sedan, manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 1994 until 2003 over two generations — sharing platforms with Buick Riviera and using the Cadillac -derived G platform, At the time of production, the Aurora was the flagship vehicle in the Oldsmobile lineup.
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Who made the first slot cars?

1911 – US company Lionel pioneered the first true racing set, featuring miniature drivers and a heavy tinplate design. The cars were powered by AC electric motors and users could control their speed on a modified model train track. Slot car sales went gangbusters.
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Who makes AFX slot cars now?

In the US there are several brands of HO slot cars. These brands span a wide range of price and quality. Auto World offers a wide range chassis and body types. Most of there products are based off of the older Aurora‘pancake’ motor chassis. Tomy AFX has concentrated their products on ‘in-line’ motor cars.

• Most all of the bodies they offer will fit Auto World and older Aurora A/FX cars.
• Mattel currently offers a wide-pan ‘in-line’ chassis based on the Tyco 440×2 design.
• It is unclear how dedicated Mattel will be long-term to electric racing.
• There are three independent manufactures of HO cars in the US.
• They provide the high-performance end of the hobby.

Scale Auto’s product line is based off of the Tomy Super G Plus platform. Slottech’s cars are a bulk-head design chassis similar to the Tyco 440×2. Wizzard’s line of cars are ‘brush-barrel’ timed like a Tyco 440 but with a one-piece chassis. Each line of cars has it’s own following.

1. Advanced racers find that each of the three chassis designs offer certain benefits on certain types of race tracks.
2. I personally favor the Tomy AFX brand for anyone new to the hobby/sport.
3. You can find these products in major retail toy and hobby shops.
4. E-retailers and eBay sellers also offer new and new-old-stock cars.

There are currently good stocks of spare parts. The Tomy AFX Super G Plus is also a great reliable car. With a few ‘hop-up’ parts, it is very ‘forgiving’ to drive for the newcomer. The Super G Plus chassis has been re-released in a new Nylatron (grey) material (2007 on) that is excellent in quality.

A major reason Tomy AFX gets the nod for new users is because of the wide range of track sections and the excellent rail-to-rail connections. A temptation is to go out and buy the largest track set possible. But it may be better to start with something smaller. You can always add track etc later. If you find that the hobby/sport is not really to your liking then you haven’t lost that many $$$$$.

If you’re starting out from scratch, it’s a solid idea to stick to the Tomy AFX Super G Plus car. The Tomy Turbo (a ‘can motor’ car) is a fast car in a straight line, but lacks the cornering adhesion of a Super G Plus because of a weak traction magnet design.

But, the Tomy SRT (Super Racing Turbo) fixes that problem with a neodymium traction magnet system. In recent years the traction magnets used in the Super G Plus have been downgraded a bit. This results in somewhat less ‘downforce’ experienced in early versions of the car. All Super G Plus today come equipped with ‘ black ‘ traction magnets.

Early versions had ‘ gray-dot ‘ traction magnets (identified by two ‘dots’ impregnated into the traction magnet) that offered higher grip levels. For more information on Tomy AFX cars / track visit www.afxracing.com
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How fast do 1:32 slot cars go?

Fastest scaled-speed of a prototype slot car model What 983.88 mile(s) per hour Where United Kingdom (Chatsworth Derbyhire) The fastest slot car was a Scalextric Honda F1 replica, which reached a speed of 983.88 scale mph (1,583.4 scale kph) when it was controlled by Dallas Campbell (UK) of The Gadget Show at the Chatsworth Rally Show, Chatsworth, UK, on 6 June 2008.

• Scale MPH” is the standard measurement for speed records on slot cars.
• Since the majority of cars are built to a 1/32 scale, their speed is measured over a distance that is 1/32 of a mile (165 feet).
• In standard speed terms, this car managed an impressive 30.94 MPH – meaning it would be breaking the speed limit in residential areas in the UK! All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date.

For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. (You will need to register / login for access) Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. : Fastest scaled-speed of a prototype slot car model
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What does RTP stand for slots?

What is RTP? – The term RTP stands for Return To Player and indicates the average amount of money returned to a player while playing a slot. The RTP value is based on percentages with the total bet amount being valued at 100%. RTP is calculated based on averages gathered from millions of simulated spins before an RTP is assigned to a slot.

• You make £100 in bets which is valued as the initial 100%
• You play on a slot that has an RTP of 96%
• Assuming the game returns the theoretical average, 4% of your £100 is collected by the casino on average meaning £4 is removed
• Your average return is £96 from your original £100 which is 96%.

An aspect to keep in mind is that while the RTP dictates the overall potential Return To Player, slots are still based on a system of RNG meaning that there is always a chance that a spin could win or lose. Before a game is released to the public, game developers use specialised testing labs to verify the integrity of both the RNG and RTP.
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What scale is slot car?

HO or 1:64 Scale – HO stands for “Half O.” The “O” refers to the O Scale, which was commonly used for model trains in the early 1900s and was the smallest scale size at the time. When manufacturers started producing smaller trains and cars, the HO scale was created to categorize the smaller sizes.

HO slot cars can range from 1:87 to 1:64 scales, but the 1:64 scale is the traditional size in the world of slot cars today. The tracks for HO scale vehicles will accommodate all slot cars within the range of 1:87 to 1:64, though the 1:64 scale will fit more tightly together. The typical length of these cars is about 2.5 inches to 3.5 inches or 5.5 centimeters to 8 centimeters.

If you are looking for a slot car to start or add to a collection, the 1:64 scale is an ideal option. This size is also excellent for racing within your home since its track will fit in nearly any space.
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What are the different scale sizes for slot cars?

Common slot car scales – Models of the Ford GT, in 1:24, 1:32 and nominal HO scales. The 1960s-era HO model has been widened to accept the mechanism. There are three common slotcar scales (sizes):,, and so-called ( to ). These are also commonly written as 1/24, 1/32, 1/87 and 1/64.

• 1:24 scale cars are built so that one unit of length (such as an inch or millimetre) on the model equals 24 units on the actual car. Thus, a model of a Jaguar XK-E (185 inches or 4.7 m overall length) would be 7.7 inches (20 cm) long in 1:24 scale.1:24 cars require a course so large as to be impractical for many home enthusiasts, so most serious 1:24 racing is done at commercial or club tracks.
• 1:32 scale cars are smaller and more suited to home-sized race courses, but they are also widely raced on commercial tracks, in hobby shops or in clubs. This scale is the most popular in Europe, and is equivalent to the old #1 gauge (or “standard size”) of toy trains. A Jaguar XK-E would be about 5.8 inches (15 cm) in 1:32 scale.
• HO-sized cars vary in scale. Because they were marketed as model railroad accessories, the original small slot cars of the early 1960s very roughly approximated either American and European (1:87) or British (1:76). As racing in this size evolved, the cars were enlarged to take more powerful motors, and today they are often 1:64 or larger in scale; but they still run on track of approximately the same width, and are generically referred to as HO slot cars. They are usually not accurate scale models, since the proportions of the tiny bodies must often be stretched to accommodate a standard motor and mechanism. The E-Jaguar scales out to 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) long in 1:87 and 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) in 1:64). Although there is HO racing on commercial and shop-tracks, probably most HO racing occurs on home racetracks.

In addition to the major scales, slot cars have been commercially produced in and, corresponding to model trains.1:48 cars were promoted briefly in the 1960s, and 1:43 slot car sets are generally marketed today (2007) as children’s toys. So far, there is little organized competition in 1:43, but the scale is gaining some acceptance among adult hobbyists for its affordability and moderate space requirements.
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What scale is Carrera?

Carrera – First – Suitable for 3+ – 1:50 Scale Carrera GO! – Suitable for 5+ – 1:43 Scale Carrera Evolution/Digital – Suitable for 8+ – 1:32 Scale Carrera 1:24 – Suitable for 10+ – 1:24 Scale

My First” vs “First” – Both of these systems are very similar and cannot be extended easily. Carrera however does have the benefit of having slightly larger cars and is battery operated. “Micro Scalextric” vs “Carrera GO!” – We would recommend Carrera GO! This range is significantly larger than Scalextric’ “Micro” range, with a good set of Track Extensions and extra cars available to purchase.

1. The cars are also bigger and more detailed.
2. Standard Scalextric” vs “Standard Carrera” – We directly compare the systems above.1:64 Scale – This is the smallest size you will find and is only available in the Scalextric “My First” and “Micro” Sets.
3. The cars are approx 75mm long and low detailed.1:50 Scale – This size is only found in Carrera First.

The cars are approx 85mm long and are nicely detailed.1:43 Scale – This size is only found in Carrera GO! The cars are approx 100mm long and feature a lot of detail.1:32 Scale – This is the most common Slot car size, with cars approx 140mm long. At this scale the cars are very detailed.1:24 Scale – This size is only found in Carrera.
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What size is 1/32 slot car?

Posts: 713 Threads: 89 Likes Received: 870 in 347 posts Likes Given: 800 Joined: Apr 2019 Location Cambridgeshire Hi people, As I was working out scale wheel sizes to satisfy a recent urge to make some cars look right, I thought it might be helpful to any others that felt the need All sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1mm. Measurement is the outside diameter of the visible part of the wheel once a tyre is fitted, not the actual size manufacturers’ list, as that is usually the largest diameter. This does vary depending on the manufacturer, but as a guide a slot.it 16.5mm wheel will have a visible diameter of 14.3 making it a 1/32 scale 18″ wheel.17.9mm @ tyre rim = 21″ 17.1mm @ tyre rim = 20″ 16.3mm @ tyre rim = 19″ 15.9mm @ tyre rim = 18.5″ 15.5mm @ tyre rim = 18″ 14.7mm @ tyre rim = 17″ 13.9mm @ tyre rim = 16″ 13.1mm @ tyre rim = 15″ 12.3mm @ tyre rim = 14″ 11.5mm @ tyre rim = 13″ 10.7mm @ tyre rim = 12″ 9.9mm @ tyre rim = 11″ 9.1mm @ tyre rim = 10″ For clarity, the measurement is “D” as shown on Pendle Slot listing for thee new Staffs wheels. Posts: 1 Threads: 0 Likes Received: 4 in 1 posts Likes Given: 0 Joined: Apr 2020 Sorry Savage but I must disagree with your sizing list. The diameter of a car wheel is quoted as the diameter of the bead on which the tyre locates not the overall diameter of the wheel. This diagram should make what I am saying clear. If we assume 3/4 inch bead we must add 1.5 inches to the quoted diameter of any wheel to get the visible outer diameter. This give a revised list at 1/32 scale as follows; 20 inch = 17.1mm 19 inch = 16.3mm 18 inch = 15.5mm 17 inch = 14.7mm 16 inch = 13.9mm 15 inch = 13.1mm 14 inch = 12.3mm 13 inch = 11.5mm 12 inch = 10.7mm 10 inch = 9.1mm These have all been rounded to the nearest 0.1mm So to take an obvious example A Formula 1 wheel must be 13 inch diameter but it’s visible wheel diameter will be approximately 14.5 inches diameter. Posts: 713 Threads: 89 Likes Received: 870 in 347 posts Likes Given: 800 Joined: Apr 2019 Location Cambridgeshire Hi Mick, I was not aware the measurement of a real wheel was to the bead, and having measured my 19″ wheel at 20.5″ you are absolutely correct I already realised many slot cars had undersized wheels, but now they are more so than I thought ! Could a mod to edit my post to replace the dimensions with the list below, and thank Mick for the corrections please 🙂 17.9mm @ tyre rim = 21″ 17.1mm @ tyre rim = 20″ 16.3mm @ tyre rim = 19″ 15.9mm @ tyre rim = 18.5″ 15.5mm @ tyre rim = 18″ 14.7mm @ tyre rim = 17″ 13.9mm @ tyre rim = 16″ 13.1mm @ tyre rim = 15″ 12.3mm @ tyre rim = 14″ 11.5mm @ tyre rim = 13″ 10.7mm @ tyre rim = 12″ 9.9mm @ tyre rim = 11″ 9.1mm @ tyre rim = 10″ Posts: 713 Threads: 89 Likes Received: 870 in 347 posts Likes Given: 800 Joined: Apr 2019 Location Cambridgeshire Thanks JasonB Posts: 1,482 Threads: 231 Likes Received: 1,174 in 650 posts Likes Given: 1,221 Joined: Apr 2019 Location Edinburgh, Scotland Wheels for slot-cars are a very frustrating aspect. Scaling to the correct size and then finding the appropriate wheels is a big challenge, more so for enclosed wheel cars rather than for single-seater types.

Then finding suitable tyres with an age-related sidewall profile is a real pain. The various wheel and tyre manufacturers are tending to get the message though though so hopefully this challenge will reduce. It would be ideal if resin/other shell manufacturers would specify what wheels and tyres fit their products but I suspect that the artisans simply produce a shell that looks right without really thinking about the need for wheels.

Leo Forum Precepts: Don’t hijack or divert topics – create a new one. Don’t feed the Troll. http://www.scuderiaturini.com BARacer Worthing Digital Legends Champion 2022 Posts: 1,659 Threads: 82 Likes Received: 1,567 in 918 posts Likes Given: 5,154 Joined: Jan 2020 Location Eastbourne UK Yes.if someone could decode tyre sizes and insert sizes, and which part of the wheel their diameters reference, that would assist me greatly! I love puttering with gears Posts: 137 Threads: 9 Likes Received: 198 in 101 posts Likes Given: 70 Joined: Apr 2019 Location Gouda, The Netherlands A good Scale reference for tyre diameter would be this page https://www.michelinmotorsport.com/Tyres/Auto-Circuit For your contemporary 1/32 GT racers a scale front tyre diameter on a 18 inch rim could go as low as 20,6mmø, rears as high as 22,5 mmm Meaning that the run of the mill 1/32 tyre is about 2mm to low, not to mention racers sticking to “zero grip tires” with a total wheel diameter of barely 17 mmø So why are most slotrace wheels too small? Well its a bit of a slotrace chicken and egg situation. Most 1/32 (plastic) regs are based on “box stock” rules, makes like Scalextric and Carrera do come with pretty close to true scale tyres But if a slotracer can’t change the position of their axles, running small tyres and wheels is the simplest way to lower your car, improve your CG and magnetic motor downforce, reduce weight. 1 member Likes Tamar ‘s post Posts: 471 Threads: 20 Likes Received: 698 in 335 posts Likes Given: 307 Joined: Jun 2019 (26th-Apr-20, 01:47 PM) BourneAgainRacer Wrote: Yes.if someone could decode tyre sizes and insert sizes, and which part of the wheel their diameters reference, that would assist me greatly! Slot-it Part numbers represent a combination of DWG (sizing) and compound.

Eg PPT1219F22. (Policar mold 1219 compound f22) Sizing is OuterDiameter x TyreWidth in millimetres. The DWG in parenthesis below is the the tyre mold used in manufacture and fixes the unfitted tyre size. NThe DWG does not represent the material used. I’ll list that further below.14.2 X 8 (1096) 14.6X 8.4 (1214) 16.1 X 8 (1088) 17.2 X 9.5 (1159) 17.8 X 9.5 (1228) 19.8 X 9.8 (1140) 16.5 X 10 (1067) 17 X 10 (1170) 17.8 X 10.5 (1167) 18 X 10 (1207) 18.5 X 10 (1045) 18.8 X 10 (1027) 19.5 X 10 (1171 & 1121) 20 X 10.5 (1120) 20.5 x 11.7 (Policar 1219 slick) 19 X 10.5 (1152) 19.9 X 10.5 (1046) 20 X 11.3 (1172) 19.8 X 12.2 (1028) 20.4 X 12.4 (1068 from the packaging but 1608 on the sidewall.

Sizing inner diameter: Typically manufacturers list their wheels by the largest diameter (the bead) which is not the same as the rim diameter (visible once the tyre is fitted) Slot.it do not list inner diameters The non “F1” tyres seem to fit wheels on 15mm (bead measurement) 13.5 mm (rim) without stretching.

1. These tyres will easily stretch to fit a “non air hub” rim of 15.5mm but deform badly if fitted to an air hub of similar size, sinking into the air well and ruining the contact patch.
2. The tyres can also be stretched further with gentle warming.
3. The “F1” tyres have the same inner rim diameter (12mm) but are a lot less stretchable and will only fit hubs listed as “F1” type.

The “F1” tyres will fit “Formula1” hubs from slot-it, policar, NSR and and All-Slot-Car. Unfitted tyre Diameters taken from actual tyre digital calliper measurements: 1068/1608 has an inner rim diameter of 12mm 1170-E1 has an inner rim diameter of 12mm 1207-f22 has an inner rim diameter of 12mm Compound type All slot.IT compounds are “rubber” unless stated, eg “S1” and “sponge”.

• Slot-IT does not make Urethane tyres.
• The single letter refers to the compound used Compound hardness In some cases, The number is the durometer measurement, in others, lower number is harder, bigger numbers are softer.
• Slot.IT have moved from the “1 to 4 ” numbers to durometer readings, then back again but it’s not possible to know why this would be.

Compound, hardness and descriptions taken from various sources – P1 hard for smooth plastic tracks – Discontinued – P2 Medium for smooth plastic tracks – Discontinued – P3 Soft, for use on smooth plastic track – P4 Anti-wear for use on abrasive plastic track (Ninco) – P5 – P6 – S1 (Silicone) smooth dust free track – Z series tyres (Low Grip), for front wheels – C1 – F15 – F22 DiSCA homologated tyre for endurance events.

– F35 – E1 “harder but grip very well on Ninco (track)” (Maurizio Ferrrari 2012) – N18 DiSCA homologated tyre for endurance events. – N22 “A racing compound which from our testing works extremely well at least on Ninco, wood, and that can be glued and trued equally as well” MF 2012) “For the F and N series, the number is the shore hardness” (MF 2012) All of the different tyres will fit on any of the hubs which Slot.it produce, except the “f1” tyres which only fit the f1wheels.

Alan BARacer Worthing Digital Legends Champion 2022 Posts: 1,659 Threads: 82 Likes Received: 1,567 in 918 posts Likes Given: 5,154 Joined: Jan 2020 Location Eastbourne UK Thank you. It’s was the inner diameter sizing that I was missing, but if most non-F1 tyres fit 12mm/13mm rims then perhaps not so much of an issue. I love puttering with gears
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