POSITRACTION CARS...

The Positraction range consisted of 8 cars that did not feature lights but did feature the magnet and torquier motors. Curiously, the Porsche 936, Porsche Turbo, TR7 & Corvette had all been lighted vehicles previously, so a bit of a downward move there - and hardly much of a cost saving.


The Matchbox Formula 1 (160101) (above) features a Penske Indycar style scheme. It also freely advertises Matchbox - not something Matchbox thought of doing very much.

The Ferrari F1 (160201), Porsche 936 (160301) and Porsche Turbo (160501) are unchanged, except of course the latter two have no lights, though still have clear headlight apertures.


The Rebel Funny Car (160401) is given a groovy title and groovy livery - check it out baby! (above).

Next up is the Supervette (160601). This looks a sombre livery but silver is definitely what the Corvette needed. Interestingly, this was not superceded by the Stingray, which was destined never to be sold in the USA.

Well, the unsuccessful TR7 wasn't much better in TR8 (160701) guise. This is a very odd livery for the little Brit, but it certainly advertises what it is - even though it was relatively unknown in the USA.

Lastly the Dodge Van gets a proper 'Custom Van' title, (160801). This is definitely on my hit list, it's what a slot car van should be painted like! Bring it on...