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Vintage “MAG WHEELS” (SUMMER SCHOOL) Movie Promotional Slides Lot (34 Count)Up for sale is a remarkably well-preserved collection of 34 original 35mm color film promotional slides for the legendary 1978 B-movie cult classic Mag Wheels (also distributed under the alternate title Summer School). Directed by Bethel Buckalew, this film stands out as a quintessential piece of late-1970s “vansploitation” and drive-in cinema culture.🎬 What is Included in this Lot:This 34-piece promotional set captures a wonderful mix of on-set production work, publicity portraits, and iconic movie scenes. Highlights among the 34 slides include:* Custom Van & Car Culture: Striking frames showcasing customized period-accurate 1970s vans lined up on the street, custom padded interiors, and the film’s signature custom light-blue/silver luxury convertible.
* Behind-the-Scenes Gems: Rare production stills including a live clapperboard/slate shot during a swimming pool take, along with visible camera crew and production setups.
* Iconic Hollywood Geography: Beautiful, crisp tracking shots capturing late-1970s Los Angeles landmarks, including the iconic Capitol Records Building on Vine Street and CBS Columbia Square on Sunset Boulevard.
* Cast & Character Stills: Full-body publicity portraits and action sequences featuring lead actors John Laughlin (“Steve”) and Shelly Horner (“Anita”), complete with authentic 1970s wardrobe staples such as striped tube socks and patterned apparel.🔍 Film Stock & Dating Context:The cardboard slide mounts are distinctly stamped with processing dates of February 1981 (“FEB 81”). While the movie was filmed in 1977 and released in 1978, these specific slides represent the official promotional materials manufactured by photo labs when Lone Star Pictures International acquired worldwide rights for the film’s early-1980s theatrical re-release and television syndication campaigns.📐 Condition Notes:* Excellent Vintage Preservation: All 34 slides are in fantastic archival condition.
* Outstanding Color Stability: The film chemistry has held up wonderfully over the decades. The colors remain incredibly bright and well-balanced, showing no signs of heavy magenta shifting, vinegar syndrome, or chemical fogging commonly associated with poorly stored film.
* Ready for Digitization: The frames and cardboard mounts are structurally sound, making this lot an excellent candidate for high-resolution digital scanning.Please review the accompanying images to see the exact visual contents of the slides included in this listing.⸻Shipping & Handling:The slides will be securely packed in protective housing to ensure the film elements remain safe and unbent during transit.Please message with any questions before purchasing!
