VINTAGE SLOT CARS
Written by Philippe De Lespinay, Dan Gurney, Jim Hall
Published by Mbi Publishing
in 1999
ISBN: 0760305668
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- CARS
- MODELS
- TOYS
- COLLECTING
VINTAGE SLOT CARS
Written by Philippe De Lespinay, Dan Gurney, Jim Hall.
Stock no. 2138662
1st USA.
1999.
Softcover.
Slightly better than very good condition.
The purpose of this book is to show some of the slot cars produced in the 1960s, along with previously unpublished photos of rare cars and kits. The focus is on American makes. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w and colour photos. 96 pages including index. ISBN: 0760305668. Book has been covered with clear adhesive film which has a wrinkle to front panel. Contents clean.
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction: Slot car racing and its origins
- CHAPTER 1: Motors, bodies and accessories
- CHAPTER 2: Scalextric and Strombecker the first two companies
- CHAPTER 3: AMT and Dynamic: from models to slot cars
- CHAPTER 4: BZ and Classic: power and charisma
- CHAPTER 5: Cox: qaulity by design
- CHAPTER 6: K&B: cars and accessories
- CHAPTER 7: Monogram: talent and determination
- CHAPTER 8: MPC: American-made innovation
- CHAPTER 9: Revell: well known for good reason
- CHAPTER 10: Russkit: a leader in racing and design
- CHAPTER 11: Second-tier companies
- CHAPTER 12: Specialized manufacturers and toy companies
- Epilogue: The renewal