C3414A Scalextric Legends McLaren M23

History

England's Tony Trimmer won the Shell British Formula Three Championship and E.R. Hall Trophy in 1970. He entered six Formula One World Championship Grand Prix during 1975 to 1978. The Scalextric car represents the 1978 British Grand Prix entry of Melchester Racing. Driving the McLaren M23, he finished a superb third in the rain-soaked 1978 BRDC International Trophy non-Championship race on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.

Although qualifying sessions had been dry, the 40 lap race was run in torrential rain, resulting in multiple accidents and drivers spinning off. The top step of the podium was taken by Keke Rosberg. Emerson Fittipaldi was second. That year Trimmer won the British Aurora F1 Championship.

Key Features

Driver: Tony Trimmer
Car: McLaren M23
Race: 1978 Gran Prix
Team: Melchester Racing

Limited Edition (3000 pieces)
High Detail Body
Easy Change Pick-ups
Magnatraction
Numbered Series with Collector Case
Age Suitability 14+

Safety Notice: Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts which can present a choking hazard.

Model: C3414A
Issued: McLaren M23
Shipping Weight: 0.40kgs
Manufactured by: Scalextric

Specs

Motor: Mabuchi FF, 18 000 rpm Slim Can Motor
Motor Configuration: Rear Mounted In-Line Motor, with Rear wheel drive
Pinion: 9T Plastic
Spur Gear: 27T Plastic
Gear ratio: 9:27
Guide: Easy Change Pick-ups (2 Spare)
Magnatraction: Rectangular bar magnet
Plastic wheels front and rear
Bushes: Nylon
Overall length: 133mm
Width: 69mm
Height: 31mm
Wheelbase: 84mm
Weight: 64g
Axle/Hub width: 60mm Front, and 70mm Rear
Front Tyre diameter/width: 16(ext), 11(int) x 9mm
Rear Tyre diameter/width: 20(ext), 10(int) x 15mm
Lights: No
Digital Plug Ready(DPR): No
Body Detail: High Detail
Class: Classic F1
Scale: 1/32