| Jose Rodriguez's slot car box Take a look at this lot! These pictures certainly made my jaw drop when I first saw them. They were kindly supplied by Philippe De Lespinay who is now custodian of this box (lucky man). I've written his comments below and by the side of the pictures. "Here are some photos of Jose Rodriguez' slot car box, miraculously preserved from destruction after his untimely death over 2 years ago. For the younger generations, Jose was one of the most important and pivotal persons for the existence of the hobby in the United States. The author of numerous articles, books, manuals etc.. Jose was an eminent member of NAMRA, HOCCI, and a writer for Car Model Magazine, MC & S, etc. He was a superb car builder and won numerous Concours d'Elegance (that's the proper way of spelling it by the way) and was the designer of most Atlas slot cars. Jose is well regretted by all." |
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| Box 1 |  |
| Box 2 |  |
| Box 3 |  |
| Box 4 |  |
| Various plaques dating from 1965 to 1968. |  |
| Porsche 911. 'Rattler' with a plexiglas pin-type guide set-up. Motor is a hot Mura with Arco's, rewound arm |  |
| Porsche 911 chassis |  |
| A delightful BMW 2002, probably with English body. The chassis is a modified Russkit |  |
| BMW chassis Rattler' with a plexiglas pin-type guide set-up. Motor is a hot Mura with Arco's, rewound arm etc |  |
| A delightful Dynamic Ferrari 612 with an IL "plumber" set-up. |  |
| Ferrari 612 |  |
| Ferrari 612 chassis |  |
| Ferrari 365 P3 |  |
| Ferrari 365 P3 underside. This one also has a Rattler, and I believe the body is a "Select" |  |
| AW ChassisThe last are of separate components which have not mated yet. I will leave it alone. The level of craftsmanship is evident, and the technology pretty advanced for 1968. |  |
| AW chassis bottom |  |
| McLaren bodyshell |  |
| Mura chassis |  |
| F1 Chassis |  |
| ID |  |