I got one of these cars in a trade, and iam wanting to know the history on these cars? Like are they rare? As i never seen one before.

Any info would be great.

Blake

I belive Ultra 5 happened in the mid 70s, Auroras first crack at slotless using Afx style bodies. Like any slotless concept, they weren't too popular though some bodies have found their way onto standard Afx chassis.

Here's a link to a parts breakdown:
http://www.modelmotorist.com/web-content/ault5al.jsp

And a possible lead for parts:
http://1victorylane.homestead.com/files/aurora.htm

Here's an auction (complete with high price) on an Ultra 5 set:
http://www.mrconey.com/slotcars/classified/21295

Hope this helps...

That Coney price is funny.... I bought the same set, sealed, from tubtrack for 90 bucks last year

That Coney price is funny.... I bought the same set, sealed, from tubtrack for 90 bucks last year

His pricing always seems to be on the higher side. rr

the Ultra 5 chassis is also a cool one to modify for slot racing. they'll run in both dierections on the track because of the double cluth gears on the rear axel.
They also make cool 4 wheel drive chassis too

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/customs/SPEED4X4CHASSISB.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m157/videojimmy/customs/SPEED4X4CHASSISA.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/621A5BC-4C43-4E8E-BE2C-47EAB93F0-1.jpg

...or steering for slotted track

cool idea Bill