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Had another crazy idea come to mind. (no surprise to those that know me), But I thought, hey, wouldn't it be fun to have a forum for the Orphan slot cars?. I talking about the odd ball scales, and just off the mark bodies that have been produced over the decades. I know most of this would be covered under vintage slot cars, but that's for the really cool stuff we all had/have back then. What I propose, is for the Marx, Gilbert, Sears, Monkey wards, etc , etc,. I have a love for these old carpet warriors, and I love making them into runnable raceable slot cars. I know I might be the only one, so this idea might be a really bad one. But I put it out there for a vote to request such a separate forum. I have a slew of Marx cars, not just converted friction cars, but slot cars that I have modernized to be competitive racers. Im fairly sure there are others who have done this????. It would be a great place to showcase some of these "specials." A couple of years back, I took four of my Marx indy cars to Harry's, we had a blast running them, and I still race them often.
Some fun facts;
Did you know that Marx made possibly the only 1961 Ferarri 268? or how bout their 1961 Maserati Tipo? A whole series of sports and formula cars are available still, as well as 4 different Indy cars, and pretty cheap too!
Their whole line up sold in 1963-64, was based on famous racers from 2 years prior. Just a crazy thought, but a fun one to my thinking. and a challenge to those who have some old bodies that would never get built otherwise.


Bob

Ok I'll make it. Going to steal one of your photos for the header.

I'll bill you later :)

Like the idea! :clap:

You are the man Harry!!!
Thanks. I will contribute at a regular rate.

Bob

I am in the process of retro fitting scratch brass chassis into about 18 Gilbert 40 Ford coupes, so yeah put me in for a vote. Thanks to everyone keeping up with the old stuff with it's awesomeness of being the break thru pioneers of our hobby. This is trully what gives these early creations their special character and charm. As well as invoking special memories of the good times they offered many people a unique genre that never was available till these early specials were produced. Although the newest slot cars are very much coveted as well, the earliest offerings should always have a place in the true enthusiasts heart er... collection... As an aside to your idea for a forum request, I think the originators rightfully deserve to be awarded with a slot car Hall of Fame designation...just sayin...
Later Tom

Cant wait to see those old ford coupes Tom!