MiniAuto Gt40

Has anybody in the UK received theirs yet, as I'm still waiting for mine. They appear to have been available in Spain for a short while now.

M

I assume then that UK subscribers to the magazine will also be receiving theirs this week.

M

After yesterday's post that I put up:

QUOTE Has anybody in the UK received theirs yet, as I'm still waiting for mine.

I got home last night, and there it was, together with the latest magazine.
I must say, a very nice model indeed, and will only go to enhance my collection.

Any guesses what next year's car might be ?

M

There's an application form (In English) in the Miniauto Yearbook, which can be purchased from most slot car dealers.

M

Well, when I renewed last April, the cost was 118 euros, which works out currently to around £83. For that you get 12 monthly magazines with free gifts and the car, if you choose option B.

The other option is to pay £67 (Gaugemaster web site price) for the car only from a UK dealer.

"Pays your money and take your pick"

M

All I can say to that is "You get what you pay for"

The Racer magazine and the cars that go with it are very poor indeed !!
What I mean by that is, the Miniauto cars are proper representation of cars and are also fully detailed.

M

QUOTE 'Is the silver no7 GT40 a Mini Auto ONLY release, or is Fly releaseing this car to the general market in standard packaging with a standard catalogue number?'

I think Gaugemaster are more equipped to answer this one. But, from what I know, the car is generally for Miniauto subscribers only, with a number going to importers like Gaugemaster to pass on to dealers. I think it's a kind of good will gesture for promoting the Yearbook.

From past years models the car is not re-packaged under a different catalogue number.

M

I totally agree with Jonny. With anything you buy in this world, whether it be a slot car or a packet of washing powder. If the price ain't right then don't part with your money.

M