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2004 C2551A 1957 Maserati 250F.
These fascinating photos tell the story of 60 years of Scalextric which grew from humble beginnings into a British institution.
When enterprising Freddie Francis launched the car racing toy in 1957 at his factory in Havant, Hants, he could never have known they would still be a household name 60 years later.
Today, Scalextric are produced by English toy maker Hornby Hobbies and demand for the much-loved slot cars is still as strong as ever.
2004 C2551A 1957 Maserati 250F.
These fascinating photos tell the story of 60 years of Scalextric which grew from humble beginnings into a British institution.
When enterprising Freddie Francis launched the car racing toy in 1957 at his factory in Havant, Hants, he could never have known they would still be a household name 60 years later.
Today, Scalextric are produced by English toy maker Hornby Hobbies and demand for the much-loved slot cars is still as strong as ever.
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