SOLD OUT!9/30/02 UPDATE: Back from a hectic weekend at Indianapolis. Our Murray Walker book signing was overwhelming. We are completely sold out at this time, but we are trying to arrange a shipment of signed books before the Holidays. We'll keep you posted.
If you called or emailed over the weekend, please give us a day or two to catch up. Thanks!
9/23/02 AFTERNOON UPDATE: Looking for something to decorate your restaurant or office? Our friends at All American Racers have four Reynard Champ Cars for sale. Information HERE
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9/23/02 UPDATE: The new Minichamps models we talked about on Saturday are now in stock. Larger photos can be found on the New Release Die Cast page.
An interesting model came in on a trade over the weekend. It's the 1/43 scale Minichamps model of the 1995 LeMans winning McLaren F1 GTR. The model is in good shape, but is missing the outer box. First $75.00 takes it! - SOLD
9/21/02 UPDATE: We're expecting several new arrivals from Minichamps before we leave for Indianapolis this week. In addition to the USGP Event Cars in 1/18 and 1/43 scale, we'll have the 1/18 scale Juan Pablo Montoya 2002 Williams BMW FW24 ($64.95). Some interesting - and rather small Limited Edition - 1/43 scale sports cars are in the same batch including the 2002 Sebring winning Audi R8 and it's teammate ($42.95 each), the 2002 Rolex 24 at Daytona GT Class winner and Canadian Porsche 911 GT1 (also $42.95 each). Larger photos can be found on the New Release Die Cast page.
We'll be busy packing up for Indy this week. I'll continue our Hobby Show report when we return.
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9/20/02 UPDATE: Several new books for your consideration this afternoon: Christopher Hilton's acclaimed new biography of Ken Tyrrell has arrived ($29.95). A neat looking new photo book from Larry Davis called "Super Stock - Racing the Family Sedan" ($39.95) should bring back memories for all you children of the '60's. 'Bugatti: A Racing History' by David Venables ($59.95) is an important marque history that belongs in any racing historian's personal library. All in stock!
Two new cars were posted to our New Release Slot Car page; The 'standard' version of Scalextric's #9 Gulf Ford GT40 ($39.95) and the yellow paint version of the Martini Racing 'Hippie' Porsche 917/30 from Fly ($47.95).
9/19/02 AFTERNOON UPDATE: The final page in our profile of Exoto's presentation at the International Toy and Hobby Expo has been uploaded. Prepare to be impressed by their 1/18 scale Porsche 917/30, coming soon to TMC.
9/19/02 UPDATE: In the market for a unique piece of memorabilia? How about a race worn Michael Schumacher driver suit. Information HERE.
This morning we uploaded additional information regarding Exoto's display at the 2002 Hobby Show.
We'll finish our Exoto profile later today with photos of their most impressive new model: the Ultimate 1/18 scale Porsche 917/30.
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9/18/02 LATE AFTERNOON UPDATE: Our fourth and final update of the day is to our New Release Die Cast page. Best of the bunch is Kyosho's 1/18 scale Austin Healey 3000 ($59.95). Kyosho was ahead of the curve with high detailed 1/18 models years 6-7 years ago and continues to produce some of the best stuff around. Check out the photos!
9/18/02 AFTERNOON UPDATE: Rally Fans: Have we got Slot Cars for you! Lots of new stuff on our Slot Car New Release page including this SCX Ford Focus WRC with 'snow effect' paint job. It's a great look. We'll tell you more about these special effects cars when we post the Slot Car page on our Hobby Show Report.
9/18/02 MID DAY UPDATE: We've just added additional information on Exoto's Hobby Show display.
Christopher Hilton's new biography of the great Ken Tyrrell has been getting rave reviews in Europe. We'll receive our first shipment in the next few days. Reserve now at $29.95 plus shipping.
Brock Yates's new book 'Cannonball, World's Greatest Outlaw Road Race' is now in stock ($24.95 plus shipping). Brock will appear at TMC as part of a nationwide ('Cannonball-like') book tour on October 30. An evening of 'tall tales' is being planned at a local restaurant. Keep the date open, it's going to be fun. If you are unable to attend, we'll be happy to reserve a signed copy of 'Cannonball' for you. Reserve now.
9/18/02 UPDATE: This morning we've added the first pages of our report on Exoto's display at the recent International Hobby and Model Expo here in Chicago. We'll try to add more later this afternoon.
A couple of racing notes: This afternoon, the old grandstand at the Milwaukee Mile will be imploded to make way for a new modern structure. We'll miss it, but its replacement is long overdue.
Team Rahal protege Danica Patrick will appear on Fox Sports's 'Best Damn Sports Show, Period' tonight. Should be fun,
We hope to add some new slot car and die cast arrivals later today as well. Stop back after 3pm.
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SOLD9/16/02 UPDATE: In addition to the Jim Clark signed program we told you about last week, we're now offering two unique items autographed by Mark Donohue. Click HERE for additional information.
The 'Scalextric Sport' Limited Edition of the #9 Ford GT 40 is sold out. The standard Scalextric version of this car is expected shortly. Only major difference is the display box and the price.
9/13/02 UPDATE: We discovered a html code error on the GMP P-51 Mustang page that we uploaded yesterday. It has been corrected. Check out these great models, which are set for release beginning next year.
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Three new additions to our NASCAR Page are pictured above. They include the car Jeff Gordon DIDN'T drive last weekend at Richmond, the first 1/24 scale IROC Firebird from Action and Kenny Schrader's Fourth of July special paint job. The two Cup cars are in stock. We'll have additional IROC Firebirds next week. Reserve now.
'Pick - up' orders for the CMC Mercedes W-196's must be settled by end of business tomorrow, Saturday. If you can't stop by, please call 630.515.1440 with payment arrangements. Thanks!
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9/12/02 UPDATE: Our complete report on GMP's presentation at last week's Hobby Show has now been posted. Some great stuff is on the way!
Our reports on Exoto, Minichamps, Scalextric and other lines will appear next week.
9/10/02 UPDATE: Today we received the first Ford GT slot car from Scalextric Sport, the 1968 LeMans winning Gulf Wyer Ford GT 40 (my mistake, I thought we were getting the 69 winner first). They're now in stock for $44.95 plus shipping. More photos of new slot cars later today.
We've just acquired a race program autographed by Jim Clark, Jack Brabham and Phil Hill. - SOLD Photo HERE. Please contact Paul for further information.
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9/9/02 EVENING UPDATE: The new arrivals from Minichamps have been posted to the Die Cast New Arrival page and are shown above. Some new slot car arrivals today and tomorrow, including the first of Scalextric's Ford GTs, shown above. We'll have photos of everything up in the next day or so.
The first chapter in our Hobby Show report deals with Carousel 1. We'll be working on GMP next. Watch for it on Wednesday. Start HERE.
9/7/02 UPDATE: A few new 1/43's arrived from Minichamps late last week while we were at the 2002 International Model and Hobby Expo in Rosemont, IL. We'll post photos on Monday, along with our first profile from the show, covering Carousel 1's future plans. We've got more than 300 photos from the Show to edit, so watch for new additions to the report all next week.
New comparisons posted 9.6.02.
9/4/02 AFTERNOON UPDATE: The CMC Mercedes W196 photos have been posted to the New Release Die Cast page.
9/4/02 UPDATE: The 1/43 scale resurgence continues! Auto Art has followed up it's fine 1/18 scale Chaparral 2 with a beautiful matching 1/43 scale version of the machine that dominated US road racing in 1965 with Jim Hall and Hap Sharp at the controls. Check out the full photo set on the New Release Die Cast Page.
New NASCAR releases include a 'Post Race' Coors Light Dodge Intrepid as driven to victory at Darlington by Winston Cup Point Leader Sterling Marlin back on St Patrick's Day and a Tony Stewart Home Depot Pontiac in special 'Peanuts' Halloween livery. Check them out on our NASCAR Page.
CMC's Mercedes W196's are here. More photos later today. They're nearly gone, so call today.
