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Post by ecbill on Dec 26, 2022 17:05:34 GMT -7
Didn't know we were supposed to be sharing Christmas stories.
Prior to Christmas of 1968, I told Santa that about a Sterling Moss race set in the Sears Christmas catalog. Remember those? It came with the McLaren Elva and Chapparral Tjets. The Sears catalog also had a Hot Rod coupe and roadster in the slot car section. Put those on the wish list too. Must have been a pretty good boy that year. Probably not, Santa must not have been watching very well. Because the race set was under the tree and Hot Rods were in the stocking. That was the start of a long road of slot car addiction.
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Post by skillet on Dec 26, 2022 17:57:52 GMT -7
I like that story Bill. Much more fun when we check in and someone said something. You got the hook early I see. I had just missed out I believe growing up. My cousins all had them, I wasn't allowed to touch them lol.
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Post by skillet on Dec 26, 2022 18:00:14 GMT -7
I will get a lap in soon Al. I'm still in the cherishing phase. I'm still talking to it and petting it before it hits the road course.
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Post by ecbill on Dec 26, 2022 18:08:39 GMT -7
Blue Hot Rod coupe is still my all time favorite slot car!
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Post by pete on Dec 26, 2022 18:46:09 GMT -7
My Grand Mother lived in Germany her life long. Going out to John F Kennedy Airport back in the day, you could go the roof and watch the planes come in. The sound of the engines, the smell of the Jet fuel, yeah you can't do that anymore.
This one visit Oma shows up with a slot car set 1/32. Dad made plywood table, I put on a fire suite LOL.
Talking with my Mom, she asked if I remember that gift from her Mother. I said "Oh yes, she gave one best gifts in my life, my love slot cars and racing."
Your right Sam, been doing a lot of lurking as of late, going thru some tihs. I got the muffles hooked up for the time being, Ill be back to open headers I swear.
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Post by skillet on Dec 26, 2022 22:00:12 GMT -7
Thanks for sharing Eric, another great story of slot car addiction. That's what I'm talking about.
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Post by mazda on Dec 27, 2022 5:44:09 GMT -7
Didn't know we were supposed to be sharing Christmas stories. Prior to Christmas of 1968, I told Santa that about a Sterling Moss race set in the Sears Christmas catalog. Remember those? It came with the McLaren Elva and Chapparral Tjets. The Sears catalog also had a Hot Rod coupe and roadster in the slot car section. Put those on the wish list too. Must have been a pretty good boy that year. Probably not, Santa must not have been watching very well. Because the race set was under the tree and Hot Rods were in the stocking. That was the start of a long road of slot car addiction. Bill just a small thing but the great man’s name is spelled Stirling Moss. The greatest driver to have not one the world championship. I met him many times and he was a true gentleman. I was the secretary of the Vespa Club of Britain and he rode a Vespa to commute around London. I did in fact send him an invitation to my wedding about 28 years ago and I got a very nice reply stating that he would have liked to attend but he was not in the country at the time. I personally started racing slot cars in 1963 when I got an Arifix 1/32 set for Christmas and I was hooked. I have raced at several clubs with 1/32 cars including the serious brass chassis cars but, about 20 years ago I found HO cars and I have never looked back. I still have about 10 1/32 cars but they are not raced as there are no clubs within easy reach so all my energy is put into the little ones. I have about 150 road race cars that I have customised in the correct race liveries and about 200 AFX cars plus my drag cars. I will never go back as I have found such great friends on this forum. |
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Post by skillet on Dec 27, 2022 16:06:26 GMT -7
Another awesome story Clive. Looks like Christmas time was the start for a few of us. Hopefully we get some more story's I'm enjoying this :-)
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Post by ecbill on Dec 27, 2022 20:00:12 GMT -7
Didn't know we were supposed to be sharing Christmas stories. Prior to Christmas of 1968, I told Santa that about a Sterling Moss race set in the Sears Christmas catalog. Remember those? It came with the McLaren Elva and Chapparral Tjets. The Sears catalog also had a Hot Rod coupe and roadster in the slot car section. Put those on the wish list too. Must have been a pretty good boy that year. Probably not, Santa must not have been watching very well. Because the race set was under the tree and Hot Rods were in the stocking. That was the start of a long road of slot car addiction. Bill just a small thing but the great man’s name is spelled Stirling Moss. The greatest driver to have not one the world championship. I met him many times and he was a true gentleman. I was the secretary of the Vespa Club of Britain and he rode a Vespa to commute around London. I did in fact send him an invitation to my wedding about 28 years ago and I got a very nice reply stating that he would have liked to attend but he was not in the country at the time. I personally started racing slot cars in 1963 when I got an Arifix 1/32 set for Christmas and I was hooked. I have raced at several clubs with 1/32 cars including the serious brass chassis cars but, about 20 years ago I found HO cars and I have never looked back. I still have about 10 1/32 cars but they are not raced as there are no clubs within easy reach so all my energy is put into the little ones. I have about 150 road race cars that I have customised in the correct race liveries and about 200 AFX cars plus my drag cars. I will never go back as I have found such great friends on this forum. Clive, What a privilege to have a friendship with such a racing legend. Thank you for the heads up on the correct spelling of his name. |
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Post by crazynski on Dec 28, 2022 16:53:06 GMT -7
Yay!!! "Item was released by Customs and is now with Canada Post for processing".
My pkg should arrive by Friday. Looking forward to checking out the gift. Thanks a million to Sparks for the car!
Sam. Thanks a million for putting this race together!
Cheers,
Crazylinskibee (That's the Gaelic spelling, and it's pronouced "Ken")
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Post by skillet on Dec 28, 2022 21:04:11 GMT -7
Wow that was fast this time :-)
Maybe they are getting used to us now lol.
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Post by mazda on Dec 29, 2022 14:10:10 GMT -7
My Christmas gift car arrived today. Wow what a great looking car.  |
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Post by skillet on Dec 29, 2022 15:45:21 GMT -7
That's awesome Clive. I think I sent you a bazooka guy to incase you wanted to join the bazooka crew with me and Bill lol. I hope I put him in there ? If not he will have to come next ride.
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Post by mazda on Dec 30, 2022 3:21:53 GMT -7
Sam, the bazooka guy was in the package and along with a few other goodies. He is now on my drag car storage unit to deter any prying eyes.  |
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Post by hairycanary on Dec 30, 2022 13:00:13 GMT -7
My car arrived safe and sound. Thank You Sam you put on a heck of a race. You have a blast doing the whole race and more and the enthusiasm shows. ThankYou to the sponsors for all the cool stuff. And Sam for the very cool stack of crushed cars !!
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