Haynes Publishing Plc
Hardback
360 pages -
A complete history commencing with the 1950’s SCALEX and
STARTEX tinplate keyless clockwork cars to the electrified tinplate
cars through to the plastic cars of the present day. The book is full
of colour illustrations of most of the cars, sets and accessories made
together with a unique catalogue listing of every item Scalextric have
Produced. There are specific chapters on cars made for Australia,
France, Spain (including Exin, SRS, STS and TT), Mexico, Argentina, Japan USA and Canada.
Other features are separate chapters on models and sets produced for TV series and Films, Police and Race Officials cars, Kit cars,
Rare and Unusual coloured cars, Home and Club tracks, Motors and Guide types and the rare and larger 1/24th scale cars. Even
the Jump Jockey horse racing system is covered. The 8th edition book from the year 2008 is currently in course of preparation
British Toy Boats -
Veloce Publishing Ltd
Soft Cover
126 pages -
A comprehensive history of British Toy Boats from after the
1st World War, through the Golden Age of toy boats in the 1930’s
up to around 1980 by which time most of the British manufacturers
had ceased to exist.
Famous and well known names such as Tri-
Penguin, Scalex, Bowman, and Sutcliffe, amongst many others are
included. Each chapter has a potted history of the various boat
makers.
Over 550 colour images are included together with an invaluable
catalogue listing of boats made by the major manufacturers.
To contact the author -
Books for enthusiasts by Roger Gillham
SCALEXTRIC -
Left and right. All made under licence. After market Scalextric branded tie clip and cuff links and enamel and ceramic mugs. Scalextric iced sponge cakes were also on sale in Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury and Asda stores.