Rare Prototype 1/32 Jaguar Slot Car – Stainless Steel Chassis for Scalextric XJ220 (Unipart No. 50) Unique Possible Pre-Production or Experimental Model – Museum-Worthy Collector Piece This extraordinary 1/32 scale slot car blends Scalextric heritage with high-performance commercial track technology. Featuring a Scalextric Jaguar XJ220 body in Unipart Livery No. 50 , this rare prototype chassis may represent a never-released expansion effort by Scalextric into the U.S. commercial track scene during the 1990s. 🔍 Key Features & Details Body: Scalextric XJ220 Classic Unipart #50 livery Custom resin-cast rear diffuser Lightweight vac-formed interior from original mold Chassis: Stamped stainless steel , precisely shaped to match the XJ220’s body mount posts Highly consistent shaping suggests a limited-production prototype , not a one-off Compatible with 3/16" post commercial guides Wheels & Axles: Rear: Alloy wheels with cast-on silicone tires , mounted on 1/8" axle Front: Unique conical O-ring style wheels on 3/32" stub axles Motor & Gearing: Long-can Ninco NC-2 motor (notorious for its torque) Cox crown gear for vintage-accurate power delivery Guide System: Fitted with an unknown guide style, but chassis accepts standard commercial-size guides Flexible for track tuning or restoration 🧠 Historical Significance This car has become a source of fascination among slot car historians. Alan Smith of Scale Racing 1/32 — a major figure in the U.S. Scalextric community — suspects this may have been part of an experimental project to break into the commercial U.S. slot racing market in the 1990s. No known duplicates have surfaced despite forum outreach, making this a true one-of-a-kind collector's artifact . If you're a serious collector or historic racing fan, this car may be the missing piece in your slot car archive. 📦 Shipping & Handling Ships next business day , carefully packed and fully insured International buyers welcome – customs duties are buyer’s responsibility Secure packaging ensures it arrives safely, ready for display or careful track evaluation 💬 Questions Welcome Need more photos? Want to see the underside or gear alignment? I’m happy to provide detailed views and respond to technical inquiries. 🏁 About Me I’m Jim Cunningham , longtime slot car enthusiast and founder of the SlotCarClubhouse and OmniSlotBox . With over 50 years in the hobby, I live to share its history and excitement with fellow racers and collectors. Let’s keep the spirit of slot car racing alive — one lap (and one discovery) at a time. Thanks for your interest! ~ Jim Cunningham