Okay, the Dapol theory is set in place but then we have these two ebay beauties. Typical of all the Dapol photography that ever seems to appear the exact titles never photograph very well.
Both sets appear to be the J5 'Super Race & Chase'. The photo on the box front bottom right clearly shows the layout, but the set contents appear to be woefully short.
The polystyrene tray appears in both cases to have no recess available for the banked curve or cross over - unless they are on the underside? In which case the photographer might have made reference to their inclusion.
While I could speculate that these were more likely to be the junior J4 Race & Chase sets, both items are clearly packed with 12v cars, throttles and transformers.
For now, I have to conclude that the set is a made up collection of random parts. The tray is from a J4, the box lid is from a J5 and the seller (or previous seller) has provided the 12v electrics. Further evidence is provided by the fact that the hand controls are not the Race & Chase versions - (the black button on the top is not fitted).
I will be looking at Dapol more closely so I'm sure these curiousities will become clearer as time goes by. Watch this space!
