Chequered Flag

Chequered Flag – Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K Cassette

Status: Untested • Sold For Parts or Not Working • Collector/Display Item

Overview

Vintage Chequered Flag racing game cassette for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K home computer. [Publisher: Elite Systems? Confirm.] [Release year: circa 1983? Confirm.]

Condition

Grade: Good cosmetic condition overall, showing normal age-related wear such as light surface scuffs and minor edge fading. Please examine all listing photos carefully; they are part of the description. Condition terms are subjective and provided for guidance only.

Ownership & Provenance

This cassette is at least second-hand; I am not the original purchaser, and its prior storage conditions are unknown.

Testing Status

Not tested. Due to time constraints, I do not test every cassette-based title. Therefore, this item is listed in the “For Parts or Not Working” category and should be assumed non-functional unless you successfully test it yourself.

Age & Media Considerations

Magnetic tape media from the 1980s generally had an expected lifespan of 10–20 years; this cassette is well beyond that window (30+ years old). Tape degradation—stretching, dropouts, oxide shedding—can occur. Attempting to load aging media may leave residue inside your tape deck or hardware and could affect future performance.

Use at Your Own Risk

Offered primarily as a collector’s/display piece. If you choose to load or play the cassette, you do so entirely at your own risk. I cannot accept responsibility for any damage, malfunction, residue cleanup, or repair needs resulting from use of this vintage software.

What’s Included

• Game cassette

• [Original case / inlay / manual / any extras shown in photos]
  Please refer to the listing photos to confirm exactly what’s included.

Combined Shipping

Combined shipping available where practical. Add multiple items to your basket and request a combined invoice, or see the shipping information below for full details. I’ll consolidate shipments when possible to help reduce postage costs.