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Remember setting up your Scalextric set on the carpet? The excitement of trying to get the layout to fit the room, then seeing if it still worked when you plugged it in? You probably still have your set in the loft . . . This book will take you back in time, to the cars that you owned and loved, and probably smashed to pieces against the wall. It will show you how, without spending a lot of money, you can build a collection of the originals from whatever era--1960s, 1970s, 1980s, etc--and you can obtain them in almost perfect condition, even in their original boxes. The book tells you what to look out for when buying, and what is a reasonable price to pay. Of course, some cars are very rare--usually because they are in strange colors, often made by the factory in Calais. These are a lot more expensive, but you can enjoy seeing these, too.
A propos de l'auteur
Jon Mountfort is a local author with a huge range of interests and a deep attachment to St Neots. Jon's father founded the St Neots Technical College, his mother was a member of St Neots Players, and he lived in the town his entire life. Jon has previously published books on the history of Scalextric, British steam engines, a tour guide to the British Isles, two children's books, and a book of sonnets. Jon also used to write guides to computers and electronics and continues to write manuals for engineering and computer companies.
Résumé
Jon Mountfort explores the iconic British toy, and offers hints and tips that will delight current and prospective collectors, as well as the general Scalextric enthusiast.
