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- Scalextric Jaguar E TypesARE CLASSIC CAR EV CONVERSIONS POINTLESS?
I have realised there is a cheaper alternative to the EV classic car and they electric as well.
Ben Tullett posted in TODAY'S TOP NEWS
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Like most petrol heads I am against the converting of classic cars, but I have realised these converting companies have wasted their time and money doing it as there is already a huge range of electric classic cars out their that are cheaper, but slightly scaled down and are fun whatever the weather. I am in fact talking about slot cars and remote controlled cars as you can buy a whole host of classics produced by various manufacturers and unlike the real car you can speed, race and if you are of a legal age where drinking alcohol can be consumed you can drive them slightly tipsy .
Slot cars are one of the most affordable ways of buying a EV classic as Scalextric, SCX, Nico, Carrera and other slot car manufacturers already produce a array of classics including the original mini, VW Beetle, VW Split screen van, Jaguar E Type, Ford Mustang and many other classics. The average (non digital) complete set with cars can cost around £130 mark in the UK and is a bit more expensive for the Digital control sets. The cars themselves range from £41-£50 depending on the manufacturer who produces the model (Already this is looking cheaper than buying the battery and motor for the electric car conversion). There are also other great past models that were brought out in the past that can be played, me and my brother have the original mini Scalextric brought out in the 1960's and it still runs. Another great thing is you can maintain them easily and you can tune them up at a fraction of a cost and they don't suffer with range limitations as the power is always plugged in at the wall in the house.
Remote control classic vehicles are also available and you can buy them as fully electric, these however do suffer with range issues but are still huge fun and still cost less than a classic car conversion. A good example here is the Tamiya Ford Escort MK2 rally car kit this is around £175 which includes everything to assemble the car including the motor, the only separate item required to buy extra is the remote control which would most likely be a extra £100. This is all still cheaper than a classic electric car conversion and just as fun. You can buy other models of classic cars from other suppliers and they all vary in price.
As I said at the start these can be driven at high speed, at all ages and driven if you are a adult and have been drinking a bit of beer over a evening. With a electric classic you wouldn't be able to drive one on the road at highspeed unless you book a expensive track day and you wouldn't be able to drive them slightly over the limit from the pub. Also these make great Christmas and birthday presents.
Thanks for reading. please comment below if you enjoyed the article and if you would buy one of these over a classic car conversion.
- Scalextric Jaguar E TypesARE CLASSIC CAR EV CONVERSIONS POINTLESS?I have realised there is a cheaper alternative to the EV classic car and they electric as well.
Ben Tullett posted in TODAY'S TOP NEWS
1d ago
7.9K
Award
Like most petrol heads I am against the converting of classic cars, but I have realised these converting companies have wasted their time and money doing it as there is already a huge range of electric classic cars out their that are cheaper, but slightly scaled down and are fun whatever the weather. I am in fact talking about slot cars and remote controlled cars as you can buy a whole host of classics produced by various manufacturers and unlike the real car you can speed, race and if you are of a legal age where drinking alcohol can be consumed you can drive them slightly tipsy .
Slot cars are one of the most affordable ways of buying a EV classic as Scalextric, SCX, Nico, Carrera and other slot car manufacturers already produce a array of classics including the original mini, VW Beetle, VW Split screen van, Jaguar E Type, Ford Mustang and many other classics. The average (non digital) complete set with cars can cost around £130 mark in the UK and is a bit more expensive for the Digital control sets. The cars themselves range from £41-£50 depending on the manufacturer who produces the model (Already this is looking cheaper than buying the battery and motor for the electric car conversion). There are also other great past models that were brought out in the past that can be played, me and my brother have the original mini Scalextric brought out in the 1960's and it still runs. Another great thing is you can maintain them easily and you can tune them up at a fraction of a cost and they don't suffer with range limitations as the power is always plugged in at the wall in the house.
Remote control classic vehicles are also available and you can buy them as fully electric, these however do suffer with range issues but are still huge fun and still cost less than a classic car conversion. A good example here is the Tamiya Ford Escort MK2 rally car kit this is around £175 which includes everything to assemble the car including the motor, the only separate item required to buy extra is the remote control which would most likely be a extra £100. This is all still cheaper than a classic electric car conversion and just as fun. You can buy other models of classic cars from other suppliers and they all vary in price.
As I said at the start these can be driven at high speed, at all ages and driven if you are a adult and have been drinking a bit of beer over a evening. With a electric classic you wouldn't be able to drive one on the road at highspeed unless you book a expensive track day and you wouldn't be able to drive them slightly over the limit from the pub. Also these make great Christmas and birthday presents.
Thanks for reading. please comment below if you enjoyed the article and if you would buy one of these over a classic car conversion.
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