Unique Cars for sale....
Each of these cars has a unique story....perhaps partially vintage, perhaps new built with special chassis features, or all vintage from a very good collection...please read each description. If you have any questions, please contact me!
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Vintage RED Mini Cooper body. NEW Brushed/polished brass chassis,
rear bushings, green wire arm, afx 20/8 gear set, brass fronts, brass keeper
nut, wizz radical radials on drill blank axle. Track tested. Basically stock
spec with addition of rr bushings. $165
Details: RED Porsche 917. NEW Chassis modified to flush motor
mount (drop chassis), rear bushings, vintage Tyco Pro red wire arm motor, wizz
predator 24/7 gear set, brass fronts, brass keeper nut, wizz radical radials
320/438 on drill blank axle. Track tested. Runs very very well. $135
Details: Blue BUG #13, the way I got it (see picture in the story below....) I did NOTHING to this car...shaker plate installed backwards so there are "fitment" issues but original is original...it can always be restored. $225
Three vintage bodies.....McLaren #34 considered runner condition only, both wheel wells cut badly...$100
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About these cars...
About 4 years ago, I acquired a collection of bodies and chassis' from a previous owner of Riggen Industries....For "provenance" below is the sequence of correspondence leading to my purchase of the collection. There were many ho cars, ho chassis, 1/32 scale parts, a unique HO Tanker Truck, and some track and literature. I kept many of the cars for my own collection, traded a few of them and sold some to other collectors that I knew where heavy into Riggen ho scale. I have helped many other collectors fill out their own collections and try to maintain an informal want list for them as I come across related brass/Riggen items. My own collection is pretty deep right now so it is tough for me to add to it but I am always on the lookout!!!!
The items on this page are the last "dupes" from that collection, from your e-mail I thought this is something that would appeal to you....
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(First message from Ivan G......)
You asked:
"Hello! I don't have a question, but just wanted to tell you that I am
a former owner of Riggen Industries. Gayla Industries ( the Kite Company) bought
Riggen Industries in late 1960. We ran it for some time but finally just shut
it down. I have already sold all of my 1/24th scale stuff and cars, and almost
all of my 1/32nd scale. I still have 7 cars on ebay for sale now. Seller name
is XXXX. I will be selling several dozen Ho cars, bodies etc. I have a trunk
full of parts, motors, axels, wheel, o rings, brushes etc. I probably will put
them up for sale in a few weeks. Just in case you are interested."
(My response....)
Thank you for your mail...I hope you are a fan of our effort trying to rebirth
what I consider to be the best of breed from the 70's---maybe the final nail
in the coffin of the beloved t jet (back then)!...I'd love to learn more about
the old times and the history. I am traveling until Tuesday but after that I'd
love to give you a call and learn anything you care to share. I'd also be interested
in acquiring any parts and literature you might consider selling! Kind Regards,
Ron Bernstein
View this listing now to bid or purchase this item.
Item # Item Title Listing end date
5977771286 RiggenHO Riggen HO Scale Slot Car Porsche 917 body
May-31-05
Thank you,
thetoybaron
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(and his reply.....)
I will give you a list of my inventory within the next week. I am enclosing
part of an old price list that I still have.
----- Original Message -----
From: eBay Member: thetoybaron
To:
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 8:19 PM
Subject: Response to your question for eBay item #5977771286 - RiggenHO Riggen
HO Scale Slot Car Porsche 917 body
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(I offer to buy his collection, he accepts)
-----Original Message-----
From: IVAN G XXXX
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 11:43 AM
To: toybaron@toybaron.com
Subject: Re: Response to your question for eBay item #5977771286 - RiggenHO
Riggen HO Scale Slot Car Porsche 917 body
I will give you a list of my inventory within the next week. I am enclosing
part of an old price list that I still have.
6/10/2005
I talked with my son (who really owns this collection because when we closed Riggen, I gave him what we had left), and he thinks that your offer is a very good offer and is willing to make the deal. If you still agree, then I must begin the task of very carefully packing all the items. I could get it all into one box and send ups or maybe keep the ho cars separate from the parts and ship in two boxes. Any ideas?
I enjoyed talking to you also. I wish I could give you even more history but it's been a long time ago. I will pack as you suggest and will give you tracking number when it has been shipped. I guess just make out the check to me and I will deduct shipping before sending on to my son.
6/12/2005
All of the colored tires on wheels are for 1/32 and 1/24th scale cars. I don't find any spare rear tires for the HO cars. There are some "O" rings for the front wheels, along with many wheels. Just wanted you to know.
After looking again at everything, there is one box with some rear wheels with orange tires and some black tires mounted for HO cars. I was just looking at the bags of tires before. I was out of town today, and your check was here just as you indicated. Will take it to the bank tomorrow. I would think that it will be Monday before it clears and I will ship then. I will pack everything real safe this weekend, and will get you tracking numbers after I get them from UPS
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Previously Available, but now sold....
Details: Yellow BUG 1, the way I got it (see picture at top....) I did NOTHING to this car...SOLD
Details: RED Mini Cooper w black hood...brushed brass chassis and shaker, wizz 24/7 gear set, new tyco red arm can (has fr and rear bushings--stock) brass fronts, brass retainer nut. Wizz radical radials 440 on 340 rims. This is a very nice drive...Not as punchy as other motors but great top speed and smooth...SOLD
Details: Vintage BLACK Mini Cooper body. Chassis modified to flush motor mount
(drop chassis), rear bushings, very special Black Magic
motor, wizz predator gear set, brass fronts, brass keeper nut, wizz radical
radials 320/442 on drill blank axle. Track tested. This car screams and needs
some room on a long straight....If you are going to do more than parade laps
with it, it will need some additional weighting! Please note the blemish on
the body above the driver's window...not horrible but definitely visible...SOLD
Details: ORANGE #126 Porsche 917 body--vintage but not from Ivan. VINTAGE chassis--untouched (meaning not restored). One of the cleaner chassis in the box. Runs very strong on 9v test power. Dry sponge rears. Rare white plastic parts with steel braid flags. White pinion is unusual...$135 SOLD (chassis has been sold)
