Is this the real Bill Elliott Coors car?

No. It is a fantasy #2 Cheers livery based on Elliott's 1986 Melling Racing Thunderbird, which ran as the #9 Coors car.

Can I run it on a digital track?

Yes, with a C8515 digital plug. The car is DPR-compatible but no plug is installed.

Does it come with a magnet?

The bar magnet is an optional build item. If you leave it out, the tabs holding it may be trimmed.

What motor and gearing does it use?

An inline Scalextric Short Can motor with mid-engine, rear-wheel drive and a 9/27 gear ratio.

Scalextric recommends it for ages 8 and up.

Are tires and a display case included?

They are optional build items: rubber front and rear tires, a display case with mounting hardware and spare pickup braids.

Where can I buy the Scalextric Ford Thunderbird NASCAR #2 Cheers 1/32 Slot Car?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Cincyslots Slot Cars, Amanda’s Hobbies.

Scalextric Ford Thunderbird NASCAR #2 Price History: Lowest $39.99

Q: Where is the Scalextric Ford Thunderbird NASCAR #2 Cheers 1/32 Slot Car cheapest?

At Cincyslots Slot Cars, for $39.99, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

Owners of this Scalextric Thunderbird generally treat it as a solid, forgiving analog racer. They like the tough body and the magnet grip, and NASCAR fans enjoy the period look. The main grumbles are the fantasy livery and the plain spec compared with higher-end cars.

What people mention

LiveryMixedBuyers like the 1980s NASCAR look but note the #2 Cheers scheme is a fantasy take on Elliott's Coors car.
BuildPraisedOwners say the super-resistant body holds up to crashes and repeated racing.
GripPraisedMagnatraction keeps the car planted through corners on Scalextric track.
Magnet removalCriticisedRemoving the bar magnet can mean trimming the chassis tabs, which some buyers dislike.
FeaturesCriticisedReviewers point out there are no lights and no decal sheet, so detail is basic.

From Amanda’s Hobbies

Scalextric 1/32 scale Ford Thunderbird NASCAR slot car, model code C4067
#2 Cheers fantasy livery, based on Bill Elliott's 1986 NASCAR Cup Series Coors car (Melling Racing, #9)
Inline motor layout with Scalextric Short Can motor
Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive drivetrain with 9/27 standard gear ratio
Custom build options let you choose which parts and accessories are included

Sizing: 1/32 scale slot car; recommended for ages 8+
Returns: 30-day return policy for all items sold as new; items bought November 1st to December 31st can be returned until January 31st
Shipping: Shipped within the U.S. by USPS, UPS and FedEx; orders usually ship by the next business day, not normally on weekends or public holidays; free shipping on qual
In the box: Custom build options: display case with mounting hardware and spare pickup braids, internal parts (Scalextric bar magnet), and rubber front and rear tires, depe

About the Scalextric Ford Thunderbird NASCAR #2 Cheers 1/32 Slot Car

Choose whether to include the following items:Display Case- Scalextric display case and associated mounting hardware- Scalextric spare pick up braidsInternal Parts - Scalextric bar magnetTires- Scalextric rubber front tires- Scalextric rubber rear tiresPlease note - if choosing not to include the magnet, we may trim the tabs holding it in place to avoid causing strain on the chassis during removal. Ford ThunderbirdCar Number: #2Sponsor: CheersLivery based on:Ford ThunderbirdSeries: NASCAR Cup SeriesDate: 1986Drivers: Bill ElliottTeam: Melling RacingCar Number: #9Sponsor: CoorsSpecificationsMotor Layout: InlineMotor: Scalextric Short CanDrivetrain: Mid-Engine with Rear Wheel DriveGear Ratio: 9/27 StandardLights: Not IncludedDPR: Compatible1/32 Scale Slot CarManufacturer: ScalextricScale: 1/32Model Code: C4067UPC: 5055286653094Recommended Age: For 8+