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The Ultra 5 Shadow is a one piece molded body with a separate wing.  The paint scheme is rather detailed and there are some versions that can easily be confused.  The Ultra 5 version is White/Orange/Yellow number 3.  All Shadows sport a blue driver body with exception to the black version.  The Ultra5 Shadow was released on a Type "A" chassis in the following paint scheme:

• 3007 Ultra 5 White/Orange/Yellow (has sponsor stickers that say GoodYear, Champion)

This color combination may also have been released as a Magnatraction or G+, but the Ultra 5 version is limited to this combination.  The wing on the black version is significantly shorter than other versions of the Shadow.

See also 1768, 1908, 1744. 1784.

Good 'ol Bob Barker. Too bad he was not into slot cars or there would have been an Aurora race car set behind curtain number three at least once every show during THE PRICE IS RIGHT. So now we all remember "Come on down" and Kelly did ask the question so its time to at least peek behind the curtain. As a prelude to this show-and-tell session, Metalastics sold their cases as a finished box through various distributors and certainly Auto World, so it was by no means a West Coast phenomenon such as a Hoffman tackle box turned into a pit box. Metalastic pit boxes were always a dedicated slot car carrying case. The outside was stained in a dark walnut from the factory, and the inside left unstained. Shelving was made of Masonite, and the bottom sectons on each side enclosed with a plywood front. Each shelf is inset into the side panels and all pieces are mitered and glued.

Having rotated my weekend at work I was traditionally given the next day off. For you married folk, a day off means dipping your hand into the job jar, just like HI AND LOIS coming to life off the comic strip pages. Except this time it was no joke, and I knew all along what was in the job jar and was none the more better for it.  Owning a ten year old house, regardless of the real estate value, could leave one unsuspectedly discovering that the workmanship may be somewhat suspect as it was a boom market then and the houses went up like weeds. For our house, the craftsmanship suffered in the master bedroom closet, with the studs certainly off-center or no studs at all. One evening we heard a large crash, but just could not pinpoint exactly where the noise came from.

Welcome to Mint Street. Describing a car as "Mint" condition conjours up many disbelieving comments.

This car however is really "Mint".

Purchased recently from Slot Car Central (ebay seller Tubtrack) via Ray himself, this Aurora Capri sans the 13 on the engine bonnet is truely an exceptional car. Not only is it not run, but this 1977 vintage example comes complete with original box, AFX flier and rubber band. Yes folks, that rubber band is about 32 years old !

Perhaps some ebay sellers can take a peek at this car and revise what they claim to be Mint cars. I'm afraid some of them need to refresh their knowledge of the Queens' English also and stop deceiving trusting buyers and collectors.

Many thanks again Ray.

Angel

Ray-I just got in from a whirlwind day to find my AFX Thank You box. well-I found this photo of a proper handshake which among men is a traditional token of appreciation. THANK YOU. Then I thought maybe I need to clarify things here-that's Porter Wagner, not me! God Bless and thanks for all that you do Lad for all of us! Tonybrown 

Western Pennsylvania Slot Car Show Sponsored by VASCRA

November 14, 2009

Monroeville, PA