AMT/SMP history lesson wanted

[stavanzer]

I remember reading that "El Matador" article too. Talked about how many showrods were a pain to drive. You 'could' drive them, but would never 'want to' as they were such POS car to drive.

[Casey]

Another early AMT remote control car, this one a '57 Ford Fairlane, the body of which is slightly warped.

[keyser]

It’s probably rearing up like a horse for blinding acceleration. ??‍♂️??

[Oldcarfan27]

Early production of RC cars - even has lifted suspension for off roading!

[Oldcarfan27]

5 hours ago, Casey said:

Another early AMT remote control car, this one a '57 Ford Fairlane, the body of which is slightly warped.

Looks like it was simply a promo with a different chassis plate.

[keyser]

1 hour ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Looks like it was simply a promo with a different chassis plate.

Yep. Same with AMT Turnpike cars, but they didn’t smile and wave. 

[hzqw2l]

On 3/23/2021 at 12:05 PM, Claes Ericsson said:

Here's the game and the flyer. Board size is roughly 18,5" by 18,5".

I have 3 of these AMT Ratrace games with factory sealed inner trays.

[Casey]

13 hours ago, hzqw2l said:

I have 3 of these AMT Ratrace games with factory sealed inner trays.

Can you post some pics of them, please?

[hzqw2l]

6 hours ago, Casey said:

Can you post some pics of them, please?

[Casey]

Thank you! ?