For sale is a fantastic vintage Chad Valley Escalado — the thrilling mechanical horse race game that was hugely popular in the 1960s. Players turn the handle and watch the colourful horses race along the track! The game creates a brilliant “photo finish” style race with its clever moving belt mechanism.What’s included:
Original red & yellow box with wonderful period artwork
6 coloured plastic race horses (blue, red, green, yellow, white + one more)
Green fabric racing track / belt
Complete mechanical assembly with yellow handle and red base
Metal and plastic frame parts
Original yellow compartmentalised insert tray
Condition: Good vintage condition for a toy of this age and type. The box lid has some storage wear, scuffs and edge rubbing (as expected). The horses are bright and intact. The mechanism has been tested and works. Some light age-related marks and dust, but overall a very presentable and display-worthy example.This is a brilliant nostalgic game that still works and looks fantastic on a shelf. Perfect for collectors of Chad Valley toys, vintage racing games, or mechanical tinplate-style games.