Johnny Lightning Double Drag Strip with box 2 dragsters Plus Bonus Yellow loops

Description

Johnny Lightning Double Drag Strip in the box 2 dragsters, Plus Bonus Yellow single lane parts for loop to loop track and 1 Mattel (Hot Wheels) Finish line
Track has 2 cars, Dragster (1 is missing rear tires and both have broken exhaust pipes).
1 clamp
5 couplers
6 pieces double track (12' total).
Missing original Finish Flag
1 Double Start Unit.
4 Yellow single supports
1 loop to loop for single track
1 box (very good condition).
1 Sheet Instructions.
call me 515 961 2800
Johnny Lightning is a brand of model cars originally produced by Topper Toys, similar to the hugely successful Mattel Hot Wheels die cast cars. Their claim to fame at that time was that they were extremely fast compared to other brands of die-cast cars. Their most important technology was to mold in a small hook under the front axle so that they could be propelled by a lever-driven catapult, far faster than could be obtained by either gravity, or battery powered "supercharger" devices.
Topper Toys
In 1969, Topper Toys introduced Johnny Lightning cars and track sets in response to the growing 1/64th-scale diecast market. New Jersey inventor and author Henry Orenstein owned Topper toys and is responsible for their creation.Johnny Lightning introduced 11 cars and several hard plastic sets that year. Topper based all but one car, the Custom Turbine, on real cars of the period. Flexible plastic track was also sold, as well as accessories like a loop-the-loop and curved sections. In addition, Topper sold a Johnny Lightning helmet and carrying case.
Al Unser Senior won the Indianapolis 500 in 1970 and 1971 in the Johnny Lightning special.
Topper closed in 1971 and production of Johnny Lightning cars ceased for 23 years. Topper made a total of 47 different models.
In 1994 Thomas Lowe of Cassopolis, Michigan became aware of the abandoned trademark and secured the rights to the Johnny Lightning name for his Playing Mantis toy company. He made replicas of his favorite 10 original Johnny Lightning cars. His first customers were Walmart and Toys R Us.
Playing Mantis produced the toy cars under the Johnny Lightning brand name from 1994 to June 2004. Over 600 different models were produced over that time period.
My Dad owned a Hobby Shop that closed in the early 1970's, and he kept some of the more interesting slot cars and accessories from that era. The items I am listing are in most cases, near new or gently used. I have taken many pictures to show every angle and have tried to describe all features and/or flaws to the best of my ability. Please email with any questions specific to something I may have missed. Please check my other listings as I will be selling many cars, accessories and track in all three scales-- HO, 1/32nd, and 1/24th. If you don't see the car or part you are looking for, please email me. If I have it, I will list it for you. Many of the items in my inventory are NEW OLD STOCK.