ChrisRx718 4464 Posted April 29, 2015 Recently helped my dad make a display unit for 'most' of his slot car collection. When I say most, there are still an awful lot of these things on the opposite wall, either still in their boxes or part of a limited edition with display boxes... There's room for 400 cars on the display, pretty much anything you could wish for is there - and if it isn't, he probably has one elsewhere... It's in alphabetical order by manufacturer. There are an awful lot of Ford Escorts! Lambo's and Lotus' How many Astons?!! There's a full fleet of JGTC cars too - Skylines, NSXs, Supras - it's like Gran Turismo all over again. A handful of them are mine - they're just kept at my dads, since I don't have a track anyway. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1834 Posted April 29, 2015 Definitely a bunch of them there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pizzachaude 130 Posted April 29, 2015 Incredible, wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted April 29, 2015 Even at a glance, I saw a number I did not know I 'needed!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2304 Posted April 29, 2015 Cool collection , what is the oldest one there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted April 30, 2015 I can relate to your dad's collection. I "USED" to have my static 1:43 collection on display and whenever i go there, i would take a car out one at a time and enjoy the details of it. But now is all boxed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nodtec 76 Posted April 30, 2015 the slot cars may be small but the problem's HUGE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted April 30, 2015 WOW..... That makes me feel a whole lot better about the 30-40 HO/AFX slot cars that I have... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojo Dave 889 Posted April 30, 2015 Wow. At a glance 480 cars... I have to show my wife.... I think she will apreciate how minor my addiction is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4464 Posted April 30, 2015 Cool collection , what is the oldest one there? I have no idea - dad collects anything he likes rather than items of value / collectable - a good philosophy I reckon. That's not to say there aren't some cars there which have steadily increased in price though! I think the oldest would be the two cars he had in his first ever scalextric set - not the originals, but ones he has sought to replace / restore for sentimental reasons. I'd have to check what those are! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1812 Posted April 30, 2015 "one day son, this will all be your... problem" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_am_scarecrow 912 Posted April 30, 2015 That is awesome!!! Does your Dad have a track set up? Also, I'm guessing yes but are there any Capri's in that collection you can post pics of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z00ter 392 Posted April 30, 2015 your dad is a legend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yonez 180 Posted April 30, 2015 Back in the early 90's I was offered a complete competition slot-car track for free. 8 lanes I believe. It was huge and came in big chunks. I only ever saw it in stacked a garage. And, of course, I would have needed an entire garage to store the thing myself and I was not into slot-cars. I wonder what happened to it. But OTOH it could have led me down the same path as your dad. What a collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4464 Posted April 30, 2015 That is awesome!!! Does your Dad have a track set up? Also, I'm guessing yes but are there any Capri's in that collection you can post pics of? Track is still a work in progress, needs better accessories and a solution for some grass (just painted for now) If anyone has any recommendations I'd be grateful. Yes there are Capri's - I'll try to remember some pictures when I'm next there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted April 30, 2015 Nice setup! I think hobby shops selling model railroad supplies should have grass mats in varying scales that can be laid down for a more convincing effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lupogtiboy 452 Posted May 1, 2015 That is a stunning collection! I'd love a track permanently set-up somewhere, just don't have the room! These guys build some awesome tracks www.slotmods.com A friend of mine built a track in the back of his VW Caddy that folded away, I have some pictures somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted May 2, 2015 Your dad doesn't have a slot car problem, he just has a dusting problem! That's is an amazing collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites