Pre-1980

Meccano - Solid brass base plates	-	$1.56	2h 58m
Meccano - Solid brass base plates	1	$1.56	3h 2m
Gilbert erector set no box parts only		$29.00	3h 4m
Meccano Aero instructions No.1 (photocopy)		$6.32	3h 18m
MECCANO 6 STRIP PLATES 197	3	$42.64	3h 35m
MECCANO MID-RED TRIPLE PULLEY BLOCK. 153	1	$9.48	4h 16m
MECCANO 5 GEARS	1	$11.85	4h 30m
METALCRAFT - ERECTOR - SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS AIRPLANE - RARE SEAPLANE - 1929	10	$58.00	4h 55m
Vintgae 1950s ERECTOR Set, LOTS OF PARTS w box & original booklet	1	$14.99	5h 35m
erector set 4 1 2, 1948 all pcs here	-	$50.00 $70.00	5h 54m
Meccano Special Edition Crane Outfit Manual Unused		$4.35	6h 51m
Rare, Antique A. C. Gilbert Box of Puzzles & Brain Teasers, #1033, Circa 1940		$149.95	7h 16m
Meccano Axle rods		$1.58	7h 39m
Meccano Axle rods		$1.90	7h 39m
Meccano Axle rods		$2.37	7h 39m
Meccano Axle rods		$3.16	7h 39m
Meccano Axle rods		$1.90	7h 39m

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Description Slot cars are usually models of actual automobiles, though some have bodies purpose-designed for miniature racing. Most enthusiasts use commercially-available slot cars (often modified for better performance), others motorize static models, and some scratch-build, creating their own mechanisms and bodies from basic parts and materials. Drivers generally use a hand-held controller to regulate a low-voltage electric motor hidden within the car. Traditionally, each car runs on a separate lane with its own guide-slot (though recently-developed digital technology can allow cars to share a lane). The challenge in racing slot cars comes in taking curves and other obstacles at the highest speed that will not cause the car to lose its grip and spin sideways, or to deslot leaving the track altogether. Some enthusiasts, much as in model railroading, build elaborate tracks, sculpted to have the appearance of a real-life racecourse, including miniature buildings, trees and people. Hobbyists whose main goal is competition often prefer a track unobstructed by scenery. Model motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles which use the guide-slot system are also generally included under the loose classification of slot car..