60'-70's Vintage Oval Track Modifieds

I remember Christmas, 1965, and a very cool gift I got was the Eldon Figure-8 slot car set with a pair of 1937 Chevy's that the body panels came apart upon impact at the intersection. The panels snapped back together and it was off to the races again. I gave the set away in about 1970 to my moms church.

 

Langhorne 1963 Wally Dallenbach Dick Barney's 14

 

Is that 8ball the same car that Ollie Silva raced??

 

Damn, I just noticed the engine setback on the Jim Shampine 8 ball.

 

Don't think it was an Ollie Silva car. Either ShowCar or Shampine built it, for the 1980 season.

 

I don't remember seeing that chassis, but the body looks exactly like his pinto in '74. Why did my sister insist on coloring on some of my old programs???? grrr.

I don't think that's Ollie's old pinto either. Most likely Jimmy's own creation.

 

I was thinking that Ollie may have got it from Jim!??

 

Some more Langhorne

 

Will Cagle and Al Tasnady

 

Bobby Holmberg
Islip Speedway & Westhampton Speedway

 

They are similar. Both engine setbacks are extreme. Not the same car though.

 

Is that Jim Malones wreck ?

 

I'm not even sure if these are legit. I found them on a Chevy truck site. I see one pic has a Fonda poster near the front.

 

This looks like the #45 coupe that was owned by my friend Don Gillette, a former sprint car driver, and I believe it was piloted by Bill Rafter.

 

Rolling Wheels Raceway Program, 1973.