I had one when I was 5. It was the toy that sparked my love for cars and everything about them. It was also the one toy I wish I could have again
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool that you had one as a child and it was the car that initiated your passion for them! These cars do come up for sale from time to time, so if you want one, they are out there! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I really appreciate it!
@ron100
6 ай бұрын
I had this car up until recently. I got this car for Christmas when I was 9 years old. I just sold this to a guy who sells junk. Mine still worked perfectly too. Best toy ever. ❤️
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
6 ай бұрын
I agree with you, it is a great toy! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this episode!
@SgtRock57
4 жыл бұрын
I wanted this car too, but never got it. Thanks for the memories!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
SgtRock57, thanks so much for watching! I'm so pleased that it brought back some memories for you!
@lturner9332
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that took me back to the joy and misery that can be Christmas. We did not have a lot of money growing up, but there was always a "special gift" to go with the socks, mittens, and underwear. We were able to open the gift of choice on Christmas Eve, and I of course, chose to open this one, suspecting that my Johnny Speed was inside. At first, I was a little disappointed that the cord was only about 6 feet long, since the ads on Tv didn't show it at all. I soon got over that and was happily playing with it when my dad accidently stepped on it, and all four wheels broke. After that, it resided in his workshop for a few years where he assured me he would fix it "some day". That day never came, and when I was 17, I went on a 4 state killing spree....just kidding, but it was frustrating to look at that car with less than an hour's use just sitting on a shelf !!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your story!! I'm sure that the incident was an accident, as a former youngster and now parent I can empathize with you and your dad! Yes, advertising in the '60s left something to be desired! Do you still have the car? It can be fixed and if you need help to get it mended I would be very willing to help! In the sprit of the season and for your car to come back to life, I make this as a sincere offer.
@lturner9332
3 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage Sadly, I do not have it anymore...it would have been a perfect parts car !
@alperkins8303
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it did bring back some memories.
@MikeAnDave
2 жыл бұрын
I had this as a child and Loved it! Still always looking for one to buy
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you were very fortunate to have received one as a child! If you are interested in acquiring one, they are out there! Keep looking! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I really appreciate your support!
@mikaelabowen5781
Жыл бұрын
Oh this is glorious!!! A friend had one when I was about ten years old and I thought it was the MOST fantastic thing ever. Sadly it seldom worked as the batteries were always flat. I am rather shocked to discover just how expensive this car was, as my friend's family were far from well-off.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
Жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this episode! This car was quite expensive for its time and certainly drained batteries at an alarming rate! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing I really appreciate your support!
@swedecarlson9292
3 жыл бұрын
What an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Never owned one of these but kinda remember them. Love the music too. Thanks for sharing.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video!! Thanks so much for watching and for your wonderful comments!!
@scottsteel2395
2 жыл бұрын
I brought mine to school for show n tell. Had Crusader 101 too. Baby brother had Johnny Express. Ah, Christmas in the 60's.🎁🎄🎀
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! So cool! You were really fortunate as was your brother! Thanks so much for sharing your memories!
@stevekozel5253
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I got one for Christmas as a kid. It was an awesome gift!!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! How cool that you received this car as a Christmas gift! Wow! DO you still have it? Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing, I really appreciate it!
@timlee1118
2 жыл бұрын
I had one as a kid and boy did I love it!! They should have made the cord longer…..
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you were fortunate to have had one as a youngster! That must have been so fun!, I agree the 'control cable' is a bit short! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I really appreciate it!
@johnrider5701
Жыл бұрын
I had one , Sitting here trying not to cry,
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching commenting and subscribing! Don't despair, there are always examples of the car available on that 'auction site'.
@robgollman1354
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! Wow! It brought back SO many memories of that Christmas 54 years ago...As a 7 year old I remember wanting this toy more than anything in the world. It was the ULTIMATE gift and was unrealistic for a family of our income level. When I caught my Dad (by surprise) loading that partially wrapped HUGE box into the trunk of our '58 Chevy for our holiday trip to be with our relatives...I was shocked and absolutely could not believe it. I was beside myself in excitement, joy and utter disbelief! Fortunately for us our Mom saved and preserved many, many things from our childhood including many toys. After watching your video I HAD to retrieve my Johnny Speed from storage. I'm now doing some cleaning and minor restoration work . The only missing part is one of the whitewall rings on one tire. Which I am very much hoping to replace. Otherwise it is in overall VERY good condition and this old "kid" can't wait to play with it again! Thanks again! 👍
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Rob, I'm so pleased that this video helped to rekindle such wonderful memories! Great to hear that you still have the car and that you are bringing your 'Johnny Speed' back to life! These toys were made quite well and with a little bit of TLC are back in action! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!
@MrMowww1
4 жыл бұрын
Fun video I remember the sixties had such cool toys and commercials. My older brothers had race tracks and I remember I had an older brother who got the Johnny Speed for Christmas and it didn't last long as it was the same problem being the battery. I remember that big box.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your memories!!
@davidmuir6849
10 ай бұрын
I had one too in the 70s I’m now 60 years old and I remember it just like it was yesterday 😢😂
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
10 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I hope that you enjoyed the car while you had it! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing, I really appreciate it!
@kevinclarke5705
2 жыл бұрын
me and my brother had one each for Christmas late 60's
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I hope that this video brought back some great memories for you!
@backsweet
3 жыл бұрын
I had one! I remember being fixed on the commercials before Christmas and saying "mom, tell Santa Claus to bring me Johnny Speed". And it was there under the tree ☺☺☺. I imagine $11 was a lot for this African American family. Thanks mom and pop....Sleep in Peace
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful story, thank you so much for sharing! I hope this video brought back some precious memories for you!
@backsweet
3 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage Sure did....thanks for the upload to those memories
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your most wonderful story!
@alperkins8303
3 жыл бұрын
I had one of those myself. It was a very nice Christmas. The car was nice size too.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Al, thanks so much for sharing your story and for watching, commenting and subscribing!
@rubenfaulkner4917
2 жыл бұрын
My Brother and I both got one.....Christmas 1966....
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You were very fortunate to have received such a wonderful gift! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!
@drpoundsign
2 жыл бұрын
I HAD that toy...remembered it being a Corvette!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
It was kind of a mash up of a Corvette and an XKE! You were so fortunate to have had one! WOW! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I really appreciate it!
@drpoundsign
2 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage I had a Jimmy Jet, the above toy, "Goop" (cookie-monster looking thing that made jelly candy) and miniature electric cars with a plastic body molder. With the pussification of America-such toys are now deemed dangerous.
@glennbelfiore5776
Жыл бұрын
WOW! How cool is THAT?!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this episode! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!
@SVT512
3 жыл бұрын
Cool! sharing this to my Toy Tomb Podcast page! Very well done video!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for sharing this on your Toy Tomb Podcast page! I really appreciate the wonderful words and very welcomed support!
@slartybartfast5368
8 ай бұрын
I had one of those, I have great memories of it……also I remember how angry my parents were when I decided to make it RADIO control by cutting off the control wire with scissors….. wish I had it now.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
8 ай бұрын
I'm so pleased that this brought back some memories for you! These do come up for sale on that 'auction site' periodically so you may be able to replace your childhood Johnny Speed! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing, I really appreciate it!
@1956fordss
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, memories! I still have mine, one of the best Christmas presents I ever received. I am a car nut! You are missing the 5 or 6 inch long spring inserted vertically at the lower end of the "trunk" area. It had a small hook to hold the control wire aloft, avoiding entanglement in reverse. Waiting for my 2 year old grandson to (hopefully) become the next car guy in the family (skipping my son, who is not particularly). Thank you.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video! Great to hear that you still have yours! The car I have is indeed missing the spring at the rear. I'm sure that your grandson is a future 'car guy' and will just love the "Johnny Speed" as much as you do!
@gnrvintagediecastracing7978
Жыл бұрын
very cool, i have just come across one, I may purchase it.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Great to hear that you found one! This is certainly an iconic toy of the 1960's! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!
@cathynichols1187
3 жыл бұрын
I have 4 Johnnys' and the full track lay-out. One of the Johnnys' is a "special addition" my husband got me for Valentines Day 14 years ago. I prefer playing with the one I call my Junkyard Johnny, I can run him into things and off the porch without worrying about hurting it.. Thanks for sharing your video!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! What a wonderful collection to have! Sounds like all of your Johnny Speed cars are in working order! Fantastic! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I really appreciate it!
@cathynichols1187
3 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage You are welcome! Have you ever seen the different accessories that make up the track? Each one involves using your skills to park, navigate, etc, one is the Finish Line with a battery operated timer so you can compete for best time (you drive over/through it to stop the timer). I lucked up on all those in N.O.S. never opened with the original price tags on them. It takes a 2 (real) car parking area to lay them all out correctly. You did such a fine job on trouble shooting and shining that pretty Johnny up!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I have only seen the Johnny Speed accessories in photos! Two real parking spots! Wow they must be large! Fantastic finding them NOS with the price sticker still on! Well done! Thanks so much for your very kind compliments! I really appreciate them!
@richardsmith3585
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
Жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing, I really appreciate it!
@randalljones58
4 жыл бұрын
I got that for Christmas and I really liked it. I also had a big Army tank that was remote controlled.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! You were very fortunate to have received such a wonderful gift! The tank must have been awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your story!
@waynew2831
5 жыл бұрын
I got one of these for Christmas in 1966 I think. My uncle stepped on it and broke the front end the same day. About 7 years ago I went on Ebay, found several, bought them all, and used the parts from all of them to make one very nice car. This cars total price was much, much more than my actual first car when I was 16. I now have several of these cars for parts, and one very nice car in my collection of "My Good Stuff"
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Wayne, thanks so much for sharing your "Johnny Speed" story!
@robgollman1354
3 жыл бұрын
Wayne would you be willing to sell a whitewall tire ring from your spare parts collection?
@waynew2831
3 жыл бұрын
@@robgollman1354 Sorry, I sold all my extra parts. All I have left is my car.
@robgollman1354
3 жыл бұрын
@@waynew2831 Thanks Wayne. I appreciate your response. Best regards.
@maxsmodels
3 жыл бұрын
WICKED COOL!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video!
@MaxxDoberman
4 жыл бұрын
I had one as a kid...👍👍
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool!! I hope this video brought back some memories for you! Thanks for watching!
@phw340
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool video! Glad you got it running! I have one of these from when I was a kid but it got crushed and missing parts. I think a wheel is broken off too from what I remember. Might turn it into an RC with hobby grade parts one day. Have fun with yours! Thanks for the video!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video! When you get yours going as an 'RC' car remember to take some video of your build and post it on You Tube!
@user-qw1zo8ww8v
Жыл бұрын
I had a johnny speed
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!! I hope that you got a lot of enjoyment from it!
@user-qw1zo8ww8v
Жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage I did I was a happy kid I had everything.
@vintagefeelsFL
5 жыл бұрын
I still need one of these and the Semi in the intro.
@unoefxz
3 жыл бұрын
It is driving me nuts! How do you steer it? does the gear shift twist or something? You never showed the controller in action!! Please, before I lose sleep lol tell me!!!!!!!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the steering is actuated by turning (or more accurately twisting) the handle shaft of the controller! My apologies for not being more explicit! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I really appreciate it!
@unoefxz
3 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage Thank you for saving my sleep!!! lol, Have a great weekend!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
@@unoefxz My pleasure! I hope you have a great weekend as well!
@MikeAnDave
2 жыл бұрын
Yes the t bar shifter twisted left an right forward and reverse
@timlee1118
2 жыл бұрын
The “T” bar handle is missing. It attaches to the little arm that sticks out of the control box..They stripped out over time and fell off
@michaelreece458
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I never had one but had heard of it....nice to see one in action!
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Michael, thanks so much! The Johnny Speed was manufactured by the same company, DeLuxe Reading, now re-branded as Topper Toys, that made the Crusader 101! The control box was very similar! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!
@michaelreece458
3 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage Thank you for the nice videos.....glad l came upon your channel!
@morbugs63
2 жыл бұрын
i found one of these at a 'clean out', house that needed emptied for the buyer ... i am trying to sell it to a collector
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Is the car in working order? It would be great to see the condition of the car! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!
@user-qm1bv8hn9y
3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed playing with it as a child but the car had a wide turning circle and was pretty jerky. But all in all it was fun .
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your memories of this toy! This was as high-tech as it got for the 1960s! Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing, I really appreciate your support!
@billhart5417
4 жыл бұрын
I had this toy as a kid in the 60s. I don't know what became of it. I remember it as being a lot bigger. I sure wish I had kept it.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Bill, thanks so much for your comment! The car is quite large, I'm sure it must have seemed VERY large when we were younger!
@jimervin387
6 жыл бұрын
The same car was also made in a smaller scale, about 1.16, which I have as part of the Johnny Service car repair garage. Mine is molded in blue although the box shows it in red.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
6 жыл бұрын
Jim, that's very cool, thanks so much for your comment!
@KindCreature1
4 жыл бұрын
I had one, but it went faster in reverse! Wonderful video! Thank you.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment!
@stevedawson256
4 жыл бұрын
Yes kindcreature1 you're right it did go faster jn reverse lol
@Splenda257
4 жыл бұрын
I had one of these probably from about 1965. I have a sad memory of it as a toy that didn't work for very long. I was probably a bit too young for it at the time. I specificity remember the big controller box and the big lantern battery it took. I think the battery was hard for my parents to find.
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Bobby, yes the battery was absolutely huge! It filled the entire controller box! Perhaps it is time to find one now and make up for lost time!
@SurferJoe71
3 жыл бұрын
Great Story new subscriber here 🙌😎🇺🇸
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! I really appreciate you commenting and subscribing!
@jamesanderson2813
6 ай бұрын
I still have mine, it works a little but not all the way
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
6 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Getting this car back to working order does not take a lot of effort! Hopefully you can get your 'Johnny Speed' back on the road soon!
@stevedawson256
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny speed, Johnny express, and does anyone remember the johnny 7?
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! It was 'Johnny' everything at Topper Toys!
@stevedawson256
4 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage only remember the 3 Johnny's here in the uk, but all 3 were fantastic toys to play with
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Steve, did you have the Johnny Jet in the UK?
@stevedawson256
4 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage hi, as far as i can remember we didn't have johnny jet in the uk, although i could be corrected on that i have googled johnny jet but can't recall it
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
@@stevedawson256 Very cool!!
@ant1374
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job bringing it back to life 👍🏼 is that you in the video at the end?
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Ant1, thanks so much for your wonderful comment! Yes, that is me, Christmas morning, age six. Thanks again!
@garydesmarais5110
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I have one in great contition. Dont think I have touched it in 50 years. Dont know if it works .
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching! Hopefully your Johnny Speed still works and if it does, it would be great to see a video about it!
@garydesmarais5110
4 жыл бұрын
@@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage I am not equiped to fix it like you did. I wouild probably sell it to somone that would like to have it. Thanks for the reply and yes I loved the video
@basher1904.5
3 жыл бұрын
800th sub :)
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! I never thought that I would have so many wonderful subscribers!
@MICKEY4356
3 ай бұрын
Car had a short cord. And was slow. 🙁
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
3 ай бұрын
This toy was very much of it's time, but still fun!
@mr.e695
4 жыл бұрын
Here's one with the mirror if you get this in time. I hope it helps!! www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/87590670
@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Mr. E, thank you, it does help! Now I have to get to the workshop and try to create one for my Johnny Speed!
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