Today's Slot Car Manufacturers

Which cars of which brands are available

Many readers ask me from time to time which cars of which brands are available for a 1/32-scale racetrack. This article gives an answer to that question. In this overview you will find all important 1/32-scale slot car manufacturers of today.

Any Slot

Any Slot is a small manufacturer that produces a few versions of the Matra that participated in the 24 hours race of Le Mans. The production is limited to 300 models each.

Artin

Although Artin (made in Hong Kong) is selling about two million race 1/32-scale sets each year, the brand is not taken seriously by the die-hard slot racing enthusiasts. The level of quality is not what the slot race hobbyists wants, but Artin introduces people around the world to model racing.
Artin
www.artin.com.hk

Autoart

In 2002 the Spanish factory Autoart released its first model, the Subaru Impreza WRC. It was not an impressive model choice, because many other companies offered this model already. The quality of the model makes Autoart one of the best newcomers on the market.
www.autoartmodels.com

BUM Slot

Bum Slot offers a large number of different models of the French classic Renault Alpine. The company from Barcelona has also produced 1/20-scale super go-karts. The Ferrari 750 Monza, which participated in the Pan-American 1954 race, is an interesting release of BUM. The models of BUM do not show the best quality you can find, but the cars are attractive for collectors.
www.bumslot.com

Carrera

Carrera is one of the oldest slot car manufacturers. The history of Carrera shows ups and downs. During the eighties the German company almost got bankrupt. Nowadays the Carrera is back as never before. The current (and former) track system and cars are very popular in Germany and the United States. The last few years Carrera is producing a range of American Classics.
www.carrera-toys.de

Cartrix

Cartrix is a young Spanish company that produces models and spare parts for slot racing. The company offers the Hyundai Accent Tuning, the BMW Z-3 and the Porsche Boxster. The motors of Cartrix are very popular.
www.cartrix-slot.com

Evolution Slot

The small manufacturer Evolution Slot offers great models from the seventies, such as the BMW's.

Fly

The Spanish company stared in the nineties with the production of slot cars. From the start Fly executed the cars with all the details you can expect. Other companies followed and for that reason Fly is responsible for changing the raising level of detailing in the slot car branch. Fly offers a highly interesting line of cars that raced in the seventies and eighties. Also modern cars, such as the Marcos LM600, the Lister Storm and BMW M3 are offered by Fly. Day by day the models of Fly are becoming more expensive. Besides the standard versions Fly offers many expensive special editions of models.
Not all models of Fly will run instantly after purchasing. It happens frequently that the body blocks the tires. Sadly, mass production lowers the quality of the models.
Fly slot cars
www.flycarmodel.com

GB-Track

GB-Track is another brand of Fly. Some Fly models are also sold as GB-Track. The trucks of GB-track are attracting the most attention. These models are highly appreciated by a relatively small group of enthusiasts.
www.flycarmodel.com

GOM-Slot

GOM-Slot, another small company from Spain, offers bodies for 1/24 and 1/32-scale cars and model kits. Good stuff for model makers.
www.geocities.com/gomslot

Hobby Classic

A limited number of models, many details and a perfect finishing are the words to describe the models of Hobby Classic. Hobby Classic produced a wonderful Mercedes W154 from 1938.

Lovespeed

Lovespeed is a new manufacturer for classic slot cars in 1:32. The cars are of the highest standard and carefully made. Body, chassis and the interior are made of resin. All cars are made in Germany and produced in limited editions. They are available as kit, kit with finished body and as RTR - factory built. The passion of the company is making cars of the 30s and 40s as well as classic sports cars of the 50s and 60s.
www.lovespeed.de

Mini Replicas

The factory Mini Replicas offers funny cars, like the Renault 4CV. Lovers of historic racecars buy these cars for their collection, not for the racetrack.

MRRC

The English slot make MRRC originates from one of the oldest manufacturers, which is still active in the scene. Most of the models of MRRC are cars from the sixties. MRRC offers ready-to-run models and kits. The special Clubman models are high quality assembly kits. Good value for money.
www.mrrc.com

MSC

The Spanish company MSC offers chassises and spare parts for 1/32-scale rally slot cars for club racers.

Newline Slot

Newline Slot is new in the business. This small manufacturer offers an Alfa Romeo slot car.

Ninco

Ninco is founded just ten years ago, but already it has become one of the market leaders. Ninco started with the production of car models only. The first model was a Renault Clio. After a few years Ninco started with the production of a complete track system. The rough surface makes the track either loved or hated. The quality of Ninco is one of the best you can find. Ninco offers a wide selection of cars, parts and track pieces.
Ninco slot cars
www.ninco.com

Ozrace

The Australian manufacturer Ozrace offers motors for 1/32-scale model cars.
www.ozrace.com.au

Pink-kar

The original Beetle of Pink-kar is available in about twenty versions. The Ferrari 250 GTO and Bugatti Type 59 are other models that are offered by Pink-kar. Do not expect great performances on your track of these Scalextric replica models.
www.scalextric-usa.com/pinkkar/pinkkar.htm

Plafit

Plafit offers parts (1/32 and 1/24-scale) for clubracers.
www.mrrc.com/plafit2.htm

Polislot

Polislot is making the cheapest slot cars. These models are no value for money.

Proslot

The most popular model of Proslot is the Toyota GT1, known from the 24 hours race of Le Mans. The Alfa Romeo156, the Ferrari 360 Modena and F-355 are a few attractive cars that are offered by Proslot. An eye-catcher is the 2001 world champion car of Ferrari. Proslot will not be mentioned in the range Ninco, Scalextric, and Carrera because of the medium quality of the models.

Proteus

The Heuliez Pregunta, a concept car, is the first release of Proteus. The model, technically very strong, is an exact copy of the car that was shown for the first time in the Geneva motor show in 2000. Proteus did not have the intention to create other versions of the model, but many racers could not appreciate the idea of a car without a driver-figure. For that reason Proteus released two race versions in the colors yellow and red.
The Lamborghini Murcielago is the long awaited successor of the Pregunta.
www.slotproteus.es

Racer

The Italian company Racer offers some very interesting Ferrari slot cars. This company has a link to Slot.it.
www.racer-emmegi.it

RSC

The new firm Real Slot Car creates models with resin bodywork. The first models are based on cars of Pink-kar. The first impression is that this manufacturer is capable of producing quality slot cars.

Reprotec

Reprotec is another company that offers small cars. The Seat 600e is a funny car, but the finishing is done poorly. The quality of the Fiat Abarth is not much better. The AC Cobra, available in about ten versions, is one of their most attractive models. With Reprotec you race in history.
www.reprotec.com

Revell-Monogram

For over 55 years Revell-Monogram has been making fun-to-build hobby kits for all ages, both under the Revell and Monogram brand names. Monogram was a big name in the sixties. In 2003 Monogram re-started the production of slot cars. The first products are the AC Cobra and the Corvette. Indeed, cars from the past. History continues with Monogram.
www.revell-monogram.com

PRS

PRS offer resin bodies for slot cars. If you are a model maker you can create awesome cars with quality production of PRS.

Scaleauto

The small Spanish company Scaleauto offers model car competition parts, such as motors and rims.

Scalextric

Scalextric is the oldest and most popular slot car manufacturer. Scalextric is breaking sales records since the release of the Sport track system and the models of the Sport line (especially the Ford GT40). The Classic track is still available, but the Sport track is conquering the slot car market. The quality and level of detail of the cars is very high.
Scalextric slot cars
www.scalextric.com

SCX

SCX is the Spanish version of Scalextric, though the company is operating independent of the British company. SCX offers a great variety of models, but is specialized in rally cars. The track system is the same as Scalextric Classic.
www.scx.es

Slot Classic

Slot Classic offers unique models (cars of the fifties) for a small group of enthusiasts. Only 400 models have been produced of the Mercedes 300 SL (two versions are available, the Pan-American 1952 and Le Mans 1952). The Morgan Plus 4 SS is the eye-catcher from the catalogue. Luxurious, exclusive and expansive are the keywords for Slot Classic. The models are sold kits and pre-assembled.
www.slotclassic.com

Slot.it

The Italian manufacturer Slot.it is best known for the super racing axles, gears, tires and motors. Slot.it wisely decided to enter the market with a super tuned racing model. The Audi R8C model is one of the fastest models you can get. It is to be expected that the Porsche 956 will become a smashing hit. Slot.it models are meant for the real racers.
http://www.slotclassic.com

Spirit

Spirit is a new manufacturer from Spain. The first model of Spirit, a Lola B2K/10, shows many details. The handling of the car is on a decent level, but due to the lack of acceleration you do not get excited. The second model of Spirit is the Ferrari 512M.
www.slotclassic.com

SRP

Slot Racing Parts offers 1/32-scale waterslide transfers.

Team Slot

Team slot can be described as "best of the rest". Team Slot offers a great variety of models, such as rally cars and Le Mans cars. Besides ready-to-run models Team Slot offers "Kit Cars". With the Saleen S7R Team Slot produced a very decent model.
www.team-slot.com

Top Slot

Top Slot is a small company of France. Top Slot is specialized in 1/32-scale resin assembly kits. Besides some rally cars Top Slot offers a kit for the Ferrari 712 "Can Am" (1971, Watkins Glen version). The Cadillac Tank "Le Monstre" is one of the most remarkable models that have been released for slot racing.

Vanquish MG

Vanquish Miniaturas Garzon is a new company from Spain. Vanquish MG is responsible for new developments in slot racing. If you remove the body the detailed integral sub-chassis is exposed. The differential distinguishes a model of Vanquish MG from a traditional slot car.

World Classic

World Classic is based in the United Kingdom. The company offers resin bodies. The BMW 2002 is one of the models of World Classic.

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