Playing "Car Wars Deluxe Edition" For 1st Time In Nearly 40 Years

[juris]

I believe the original pocket box came with some road hexes. A few straights and curves. Basic scenario was a car vs. cycles - which is like the intro of the Road Warrior and completely appropriate. If you run out of road, just lay down another road hex.

Originally Posted by dan2448

I just bought a copy online of the first "Car Wars Deluxe Edition" from 1985, and thought I'd try to play it again for old times' sake. But I haven't played Cars Wars for nearly 40 years.

I was just going to read over the rulebook and try to start playing. Any alternative suggestions for where/how I should begin, and/or approach the game playing solo?