Scalextric Grand Prix Series Racing Set
1962
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Scalextric was launched in 1957. Cars ran on grooves and picked up an electric current from beneath the groove. It was an immediate success with demand quickly exceeding the availability of the toy. This set is part of the collection of the Museum of Childhood.
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