Scalextric revs up a pair of classics

Graham Hill drives again – or rather, a very small plastic version of Graham Hill, in two classic F1 cars from Scalextric.

The Gold Leaf Team Lotus 49T was driven by Hill in the 1968 2.5L Tasman Series at Surfers Paradise, Queensland. Hill finished second in the race to team-mate Jim Clark.

The Lotus 49, meanwhile, raced at the 1967 French Grand Prix at Le Mans, but Hill was forced to retire after only 14 laps due to crown wheel and pinion failure (on the car, not on Hill).

With extra detailing in the engine and driver’s cockpit areas, each car is priced around £40.