Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I bet you didn’t know they did BLACK versions of the Le Mans Mazda MX-5… most of you know about the special edition MX-5, 24 of which were made to celebrate Mazda’s win at the 1991 Le Mans 24hrs. However the car was very marmite so three were repainted, two in black and one in blue. Tell me this isn’t the coolest version of an already cool car?!
I bet you didn’t know they did BLACK versions of the Le Mans Mazda MX-5… most of you know about the special edition MX-5, 24 of which were made to celebrate Mazda’s win at the 1991 Le Mans 24hrs. However the car was very marmite so three were repainted, two in black and one in blue. Tell me this isn’t the coolest version of an already cool car?!
![VINTAGE Vs RETRO [NEW] Which is the BEST SCALEXTRIC SET?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zRhMPOcrOtc/mqdefault.jpg "VINTAGE Vs RETRO [NEW] Which is the BEST SCALEXTRIC SET?
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PART 1: https://youtu.be/JojpfLZsHLE?si=KILsT0Cm5Kg9vUbW
PART 2: https://youtu.be/U6NNv4q1FI4?si=T63OhHlITfISZAJc
PART 3: https://youtu.be/B2Fj3Yl4PKU?si=PVfMR8DFKRzREGLp
PART 4: https://youtu.be/cESJjXZGsSc?si=o_CVFjH-IRxIraVQ
PART 5: https://youtu.be/EMbpy05gyww?si=83vFy3OSrtBUSvLX
PART 6: https://youtu.be/Mx1UzGU5Vjg
PART 7: https://youtu.be/zRhMPOcrOtc
What happens when nearly 30 years of Scalextric history collide on the track? 🏁
In this mega, head-to-head comparison, I take my beloved vintage Scalextric Set - Escort Rally from 1996 - and put it head-to-head against a brand new Scalextric Retro release — the Super Sierra Set.
Both sets represent their era. Both were designed as starter sets. Both originally cost the same price. And both feature legendary Cosworth performance icons:
🚗 Escort Cosworth (1996 Escort Rally Set)
🚗 Sierra Cosworth (2026 Super Sierra Retro Set)
But the big question is…
👉 Is classic Scalextric better than modern Scalextric?
👉 Or has time, technology, and design improved the experience?
To make this comparison as fair and honest as possible, I break everything down side by side, step by step, and put both sets through the same tests — from the moment the box is opened to the final chequered flag.
🔍 What’s covered in this mega comparison:
💰 Price & value for money – what you actually get for your cash
📦 Box aesthetics & artwork – vintage charm vs modern presentation
🧰 Box internals & packaging – how the sets are protected and organised
🛣️ Track included – quantity, variety, and overall layout potential
🧩 Track layouts – flexibility, creativity, and realism
🚗 Car detail & accuracy – moulds, liveries, proportions, and finish
🏎️ Car handling & performance – straight out of the box and after setup
🔧 Setup time – how long it takes to get racing
🧹 Breakdown & storage time – because this matters more than you think
👨👦 The ultimate test – racing the sets with my 4-year-old to see which is more fun, forgiving, and family-friendly
This isn’t just about specs — it’s about feel, fun, and that magic Scalextric spark that got so many of us hooked in the first place.
Is the 1996 Escort Rally Set still the gold standard for starter sets? Does the Super Sierra Retro Set prove that modern Scalextric has evolved for the better? Or do they each win in different ways?
🎯 Watch until the end to see which set comes out on top — and why.
I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Which set would you choose?
Did you grow up with classic Scalextric, or are you just getting started?
Escort Cosworth or Sierra Cosworth?
Drop a comment below and let’s talk Scalextric.
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0:00 - Head-to-Head - Vintage Vs Retro Scalextric Sets
1:09 - Price - which cost more?
2:33 - Boxes - How they look and work?
6:17 - What track is included?
9:35 - Set up and break down... which is faster and easier?
10:56 - The cars! Which has the best cars?
15:02 - Race time! Which is better?
17:06 - RESULTS - Which is best?
21:28 - This set is very nearly perfect...
COLLECTION UPDATE 18 Jan 2026:
REPLACED:
✅ Audi R8 LMS with Lights & DPR - Club Car 2011
✅ Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 GT Club Car 2010
✅ SCX 93150 Mazda 787B
✅ Jaguar XJ220C Endurance No 50
✅ Scalextric Start Light Gantry
✅ Scalextric Catalogue 1997
✅ Scalextric Club Car Aston Martin Dbr9 No009 - DPR & Lights
✅ 962 Porsche (Yellow FromA) from Porsche Power Set
✅ Scalextric Dunlop Yellow Foot Bridge
✅ Rally Stage Set
✅ Ford Sierra Police Car
✅ Cars From OPEL VAUXHALL Team Calibra Set (My First Scalextric)
✅ Car No 1 From Scalextric Goodwood Festival of Speed 2003 Le Mans Box Set 1966 Limited
✅ Aston Martin DBR9 No 57 Green/Yellow
✅ Dodge Viper No 92 – from GT Racers Set
✅ 962 Porsche (Red Takefuji) from Porsche Power Set
✅ SCX 63760 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Slot Car
✅ Ford SCX Escort Cosworth Michelin Livery
NEW ADDITIONS:
✅ Ford Escort WRC Repsol
✅ Ford Escort Cosworth Repsol
✅ Ford SCX Escort Cosworth Ken Block
✅ Ford Sierra RS500 Texaco
✅ Ford Sierra RS500 Tim Harvey
✅ Scalextric Red Escort Cosworth
✅ Hendy Ford Escort Cosworth
✅ Ford Daytona Prototype
✅ Scalextric Catalogue 2012
✅ Ford Escort WRC Ford Livery
✅ F+F Supra
✅ F+F RX-7
✅ BTCC Volvo 850
✅ Rover SD1 Police Car
✅ Holden VL Commodore
✅ Mirage GR8
✅ Ford SCX Escort Cosworth Bastos Livery
SEARCHING FOR:
👀 Ferrari F40 Maxell
👀 Ninco 50109 Toyota Celica Gt Four Castrol
👀 Audi S1 1985 Rally Ulster Michele Mouton
👀 (Es) Scalextric · Citroen Ds3 WRC Loeb
👀 Volkswagen Camper Van Type T1b
LOOKING TO ADD:
👀 Ford GT GTE
👀 Ford Puma WRC Loeb Livery
👀 Ford Fiesta WRC
👀 Mini Countryman WRC
👀 VW Polo WRC
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