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Austin Rover Maestro and Montego £15.99
As author and Maestro and Montego aficionado Sam Skelton points out in his introduction, it has taken almost 40 years for a book to be written on these mid-range models of the 1980s and 1990s.
He’s done a very good job of unravelling the convoluted development of the two related types, as well as the assorted production variants and offshoots, including the MGs, vans and coachbuilt specials.
The book also looks at post-Austin Rover manufacture in Bulgaria, China and India, plus the brief British revival courtesy of Parkway Services and Apple 2000. There’s a very detailed buyer’s guide too.
While the picture quality is somewhat variable, with some brochure shots displaying prominent spine marks and other photos lacking resolution, the words make up for this by telling you all you might ever need to know about the Maestro and Montego, in an engaging and informative way.
Richard Gunn
❚ Author: Sam Skelton
❚ ISBN: 978-1-398102 -15-6
Scalextric FAB-1 Rolls-Royce £53.99
Continuing its line of cars from television and film, Scalextric has now turned its attention to the classic Gerry and Sylvia Anderson puppet series Thunderbirds. And the choice of vehicle is obvious;
Lady Penelope’s six-wheeledRolls-Royce FAB 1. The fabulously pink machine features working headlights and is compatible with the Spark Plug system, which allows control via a smartphone or tablet.
It’s also Digital Plug Ready. The exterior includes details such as the grille-mounted Spirit of Ecstasy and the twin rear aerials while the luxurious interior is also modelled, complete with Parker in the driving seat and Lady Penelope giving orders from the back seat.
This well-modelled slot car is due to be r
