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Strombecker was and I believe still is a furniture company that got into originally wooden model airplanes as a way of ( ahead of the curve) recycling scrap wood from the main line of work- Furniture. They did survive plastics-wise into slot car era that is now extinct. Popular interest in slot cars has tended to mirror the declining interest in real-life racing cars, on which most of the scale ones were based . Slot Car magazines such as Car Model and Model Car & Track were intersperesed with articles on real race tracks such as Daytona, Le Mans, Nurburgring ( Nuremburg area) and the then successul action of Ford GT"s Chaparrals etc. It is a bit like asking Baseball cards to show any real vitality if, and this might not be a total blitz- say, baseball was abolished. there would be some residual market, but not much. one ( slot racing) was tied to the other real car racing. For some bizarre reason the game ( Slot Cars) did not appeal to the distaff set, no 99"s Powder Puffs, or Donna Mae Mims types- you never saw girls around slot tracks.
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Where can you buy a strombecker slot car track?
Your best bet Is probably going to be ebay!
How do find the year for a Strombecker race set with only the serial number 639897 and model number 9935?
RARE STROMBECKER INTERNATIONAL ROAD RACING SLOT CAR SET (# 9935) is from the 1960's.
Where can a person go to buy vintage Aurora slot cars?
Aurora slot cars could be obtained from online sites such as eBay. Then there are specialized net forums for people who collect these slots cars. Some websites dedicated to this purpose are Aurora Slot Cars, Vintage Slot Cars and Old Slots 4 Sale.
Which US company built tracks for racing 1 24 slot cars?
The famous model train manufacturer Lionel also builds tracks for 1/24th scale slot cars. Slot cars toy race cars that have a pin that fits into a slot in the track, and are powered by a hand held remote.
What is under the slot car hat helps it stay on the track?
Slot cars use magnets that help hold the cars on the track
Where can one purchase SCX slot cars?
There are many places where one could purchase SCX slot cars. Some of the best places to purchase SCX slot cars would be stores like Toys R Us or Amazon.
What does the term micro scalextric mean?
Scalextric is a well-known brand of toy slot cars made for racing on a slot track. Micro scalextric are also slot cars, but ones that are more suitable for children than the full size Scalextric cars.
Can you drive on a slot car track with hot wheels?
No, you cannot drive on a slot car track with Hot Wheels cars. Slot car tracks are designed for specific slot cars that fit into the track's grooves and are powered by a guide pin. Hot Wheels cars are designed for free-rolling play on regular surfaces and do not have the necessary features to operate on a slot car track.
What is the wide slot on a household outlet?
The wide slot is neutral or the return pathway for the electricty. The small slot is the hot wire. The round slot is the ground wire.
Are Slot cars interchangeable?
Slot cars can be interchangeable, but it largely depends on the manufacturer and scale. Different brands may have varying designs, track compatibility, and electrical systems, making it difficult to mix and match. However, within the same brand and scale, many slot cars and tracks are designed to be compatible. Always check specifications to ensure compatibility before attempting to interchange slot cars.
What are the little cars that look like RC cars called?
if they go on a small track they are slot cars or scalectrix
Where can one find HO Scale AFX slot cars?
A/FX (Aurora Factory Experimentals, later known simply as "AFX") branded slot cars, slot car track sets and related accessories were first introduced in 1971 by Aurora Plastics Corporation. Production under the AFX name continued until 1983. If the company is placed in trustee.
