interesting sort of...

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-RACING-IN-A-BOX-PORTABLE-RACING-ON-A-TRACK_W0QQitemZ270010550431QQihZ017QQcategoryZ7326 0QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That is interesting. I've never seen it before. I wonder who makes it. Randy.

It's kind of neat! I never seen it before.

Wes

Actually, there were two versions of this set: This is one with Indy racers, then there is one with motorbikes! I do have the second one. The motorbikes were rather the idea of the "Jeremy McGrath" thing: HO scale chassis under a large bike.
As for the manufacturer, I would have to check. I would say its Giochi Preziosi in Italy, but could also be totally wrong. Will check at home though!

Michael

Giochi Preziosi in Italy, but could also be totally wrong. Will check at home though!

Michael

Correct!
Kelly Pickell sells the cars.

http://www.bglawns.com/giochipreziosi_fisi.jpg

http://www.bglawns.com/giochipreziosi_Kimi.jpg

http://www.bglawns.com/giochipreziosi_rubens.jpg

http://www.bglawns.com/giochipreziosi_schumi.jpg

http://www.bglawns.com/giochipreziosi_chassis.jpg

hiya guys -- this is sold in a quick warehouse "order code - pickup" store in the UK -- it had a short run and I nearly bought one untill I saw the quality -- notice I "nearly bought" one -- the one I looked at was made in china and is "tacky" -- track would fit hot wheels 1/43rd tho - regards from Steve in the UK

Steve,

I just gotta get you to come to our EAHORC races!! If not see you at Epsom!

Deane/Montoya1/Nico

I cannot believe there is a thread about these cars. Just discovered them at TrackHobbies.

How old are they? Are they still available anywhere?

Thanks,

Chris

I have 3 Giochi Preziosi's and I like them... however they seem fragile. I don't think they'll take too many hits into a wall. Still, they nice for the collection.

In light of some of the work and development of the soon to be released Tomy AFX Racemaster MG-17's, I'd have to say that from the pics that Montoya posted these have a familiar look to them. Lower CG and lower sides to the chassis, etc. Even some more detail to the body lines, etc. I don't want to say that anything was copied, but there are some interesting similiarities, right?

PD2:thumbsup: