Toys of the Seventies, Police Chase Getaway Car Set
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Maybe you can actually help me with this one. In about 1975-1976 I got this toy as a Christmas gift: It was blue plastic track snapped together to make a highway. There was a red "Bandit" battery operated car and a police car as well. You put them both on the track and they chased each other around and around on the "highway." I have spoken to every toy afficionado I know and no one has heard of this toy except me. I know it was around for at least a couple of years because I got it for two birthdays in a row. Does this spark a memory in anybody out there? It was called "Police Chase Getaway"
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I have this toy. I too got it for Christmas way back when and have enjoyed it for many years and now my kids even play with it from time to time. It was made by Sears and is called highway police chase.
I had this toy in the 70's and loved it. I wish I still had it.
This was my biggest Christmas disappointment ever. I wanted this SO bad, and got it. My dad went to put it together, and it turned out it was broken. We took it back, and it was out of stock. I was heartbroken.
I got this for xmas in the 70s, a friend had it and i wanted it soooo bad. I got the scaled down Sears version (it didn't have the toll booth section or whatever it is). It was also missing an exit ramp (or it didn't fit right, can't remember). It was a lot more fun at my friends house then it ever was at mine
I had this and LOVED IT. It was probably one of my favorite toys. I cant believe i would have thrown it away... however it disappeared in some manner.
I was just looking in a box of old toys I had and came across this game too. I remember how much fun it was. I had been keeping toys for when I had kids, but I think they would probably not appreciate it as much as we did way back when.
I had this toy in the mid-70's. I loved it. Thanks for the pic. Everyone I ever tried to explain it to thought I was mistaken and that I had a Motorific set, but I knew the difference. It appears in the 1976 Sears Wish Book on page 449. I think I had it a year or two before that, though. Unfortunately, all it says there is "made in Japan", so I could never identify it.
I recall this well from the Sears Wishbooks of the 70's. I always wanted it, now I just want to see video of one in action so I can see what I missed lol. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wishbook/95603183/sizes/o/in/set-72057594059350688/
I dug this toy out recently for my Grandson, well my kids must have enjoyed it since they ran the wheels off the cars. All other pieces appear to be there but the cars are out of service. Does anyone know where you can get replacements ??
I had this set, and it was a childhood favorite. Mine did not have the tollbooth, or the remotes. The track route was switched by hand, manually. The car in the photo also looks different than mine, which were mid/late 1970's Chevy Novas. Other than those few differences, it was the same set. I'm not sure whatever happened to it ...... mom probably sold it at a yardsale. :-(
I have one with no cars. I played with it for hours. Does anybody need parts??
Anybody want to sell theirs? Even if the cars are missing. itz4sale@cox.net
My cousin and I played this game for hours on end- i LOVED IT (and I'm a mom). Anyone know where I can get one for my son? E-mail me if you want to sell one. jdp10514@aol.com- thanks!
my husband got his when he was a kids and now our kids love to play with it. amazing that it still works like a gem! anyone know if it is a collector or what it might be worth?
My brother and I received this toy as a Christmas gift back in the 70's and we loved it! I wish I had it for my kids.
I still have mine from the seventies -- including the box! Mint Condition, but not for sale.
One of the neighbors' kids had this, and we loved it. On a hunch, just decided to Google "police chase toy" and within seconds found this site! Gotta love the internet! Too bad they don't remake it, but I suppose kids today need more sophisticated entertainment.
I HAVE ONE COMPLETE IN THE ORIGINAL BOX FOR SALE. IT LOOKS ALMOST UNUSED. ONE SOLD ON EBAY RECENTLY FOR OVER 350 DOLLARS AND IT WAS INCOMPLETE. IF ANY ONE IS INTERESTED. I WOULD SELL IT FOR 250 PLUS SHIPPING. EMAIL ME FAIR0722@CS.COM
You got this toy for two years in a row?? You must have destroyed them ;)
Seriously though, I found this toy on Ebay recently and it was a great find. I played with it as a kid so I've got many memories. Too bad mine wasnt with those switch controlers(*lucky!) Nontheless, it's a sweet toy. I'll send you pics of mine..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ariville/?saved=1
I actually bought this set on ebay a little while ago, was going to give it as a present, but changed my mind. Want to buy it? The police car is intack, red chase car does not have insides. Track and everything else, including original box is there. I want to sell it and have it listed on Craigs list. I paid $40, and add $10 for getting a new shipping box and postage and it's yours. Go to:http://lansing.craigslist.org/tag/2748419045.html
Man what memories this brings back . Does anyone have Photo of the police car. I found a battery operated toy police car in a box of toy cars and I think it might be the police car for the chase set . The box did come from my dad so it is very possible it. Oils be the car.that would be so cool.If anyone has a picture of the cars please send to me . Thank you . My EMail is sixguns4me@aol.com
Yes,yes,yes,loved playing this! Would love to get a working one for my grand kids. They would have a ball. I believe the cars were Toyota model cars.
Does anyone REMEBER a car chase like this bit it had buildings you put all around the track the track was a big plastic lay out of a city maybe New York or Chicago I think it was call cops and robbers the cars were from 1930 gangster days
Yes I do Sam that is what brought me to this page. searching for that very game. If I remember correctly it was two battery operated cars one cop and one robber the track was a small setup of like 9 black plastic tile pieces and paper buildings hooked on to streets someway. There were like two switch tracks on opposite side and I would play against my cousin for hours on end. Cops and robbers sounds right as well but not finding anything close to the toy. It was fairly simple but a lot of fun. The paper buildings make it really notable. I would have loved to find this one for my son.
I remember this car set too, but i thought it was car like the 1920's or 40's with a yellow and black ganster type cars and cardboard setting.
I had a neighbor back about 1965 well I am 53 now and was 5 or six and we wore that game out and rockin socken robots and real G I joes
I also had this as a kid, wish I still had it, this is the one that did u-turns, I loved it! Wish I still had it or re-make it and sell it again, was awesome, my Grandson would love it! I only found the one on Amazon with the new Camaro's called Life Like Police Pursuit Electric Race Set for $149.99.
Google 1970's Sears Battery Operated Deluxe HIGHWAY PATROL POLICE CHASE Car Set RARE It's going up for sale tonight July 29 2015
I just uncovered mine in the basement... Has all the pieces. Wish I could post pictures
I remember this game! I remember the smell the cars gave off from their electric motors too. Great toy to get on xmas morning. I remember mine was more blue than in this picture and maybe the track wasn't as expansive? I remember equal loops on two sides, and a smaller middle section.
Holly S***. I've been trying to find this set for years!!! I'd pay $300 of anyone has one. tbryant@dsmobiletax.com
From the 1975 Sears Wish Book, the Highway Police Getaway set sold for $13, and two AA batteries were needed for the cars.
i saw one on ther page that was posted in here, i thnk around page 10. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ariville/?saved=1
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