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Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 2nd, 2014, 9:20 am
by PaulSongas
Brand New from New Era, never run, never put together top fuel dragster.

Pretty cool! :shock:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Scale-RC-Ca ... 417c1e74dc

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 2nd, 2014, 7:32 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Very rare, I just bought this car. I cannot believe that this car is New with all the parts and manuals. Al


eBay description: New Era Top Fuel Dragster 1/4 scale purchased in 1992 directly from designer/builder Frank Desimone in Nashua, NH. I am original owner of this kit. Build was started but never completed, never driven, engine never started. Kit has been stored over years in proper packaging. Original kit includes stepped triangulated welded chrome moly frame (powder coated in black), 3 point front suspension, split frame for ease of transportation, quick change drag rear with outboard brakes, hand laminated high gloss fiberglass body (red), two stage wing, drag racing driver and helmet, parachute pack (2), 9" real rubber drag slicks, top fuel front tires, custom milled spun aluminum wheels, Solo 54cc 2 stroke gas engine (pull start). Also included are 2 1/4 scale Futaba servos for steering and throttle. Less radio, receiver or battery pack.

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 3rd, 2014, 8:36 pm
by gearhed
Great Buy. It should be fun to build!

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 10th, 2014, 6:55 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Update

The seller decided that he did not want to part with the car so he pulled out of the deal. Life goes on!!

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 11th, 2014, 1:51 am
by CALracing
To bad Al, that would have been a great car to have.

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 11th, 2014, 6:12 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
CALracing

I agree, i am in communication with the seller. If he changes his mind he said that he would contact me. One can hope!

Re: Rare Ebay Find Update!

Posted: February 15th, 2014, 8:07 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
The car shipped this AM, the seller decided to sell it after all. It should be here Friday, 21 February. I can't wait to see this car!!! I will post the New Era Dragster build manual here in the document section and post pix of the build. Awesome!

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 15th, 2014, 11:45 am
by Mike Casey
congrats!! I knew they would come around. I bet it was that exact scenario i pm'd you about.

Bet you are wicked excited!!!

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 15th, 2014, 3:11 pm
by PaulSongas
That is AWESOME!!! :mrgreen:

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 15th, 2014, 6:53 pm
by vwguru75
Good deal. Can't wait to see the car come together.

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 16th, 2014, 3:49 am
by CALracing
What a shipping nightmare! Glad you got it. Geoff

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 21st, 2014, 12:18 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
My New Era dragster made it safe and sound. I will be posting build pix and the manual shortly. Al

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 21st, 2014, 1:43 pm
by CALracing
I am looking forward to it.

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 21st, 2014, 4:31 pm
by Mike Casey
me too. I had a car with those rear wheels and they are sweet.

Re: Rare Ebay Find

Posted: February 21st, 2014, 7:48 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Just some quick fooling around pix. Added the belt starter pulley, velocity stack and zomie headers. Remember, everything goes better with wine!!