C3586A Scalextric Touring Car Legends 1964 ATCC Mini Coopers

Key Features 

Driver: Peter Manton and Brian Foley
Race: Lakeside Queensland 1964
Team: Tridents Racing Team 

Limited Edition 3000 pieces worldwide
High Detail Body
Easy Change Pick-ups
Xenon Effect Headlights and working rear lights
Magnatraction 

Safety Notice: Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts which can present a choking hazard, and some components have functional sharp points and edges. Please refer to the safety notes enclosed. 

Model: C3586A
Shipping Weight: 0.6kg
Issued:  estimated May 2015
Manufacturer: Scalextric 

History 

The 1964 Australian Touring Car Championship was contested over a single race staged at the Lakeside circuit in Queensland, Australia, on 26 July 1964. Battling against the more powerful cars of Holden, Jaguar and Ford the two mighty Minis of Brian Foley and Peter Manton finished fourth and fifth overall and 1st and 2nd in their class. Brian Foley started motor racing in the early 1950's specializing in Austin A30, Austin A40 Farina, Austin Lancer, Austin Healey Sprite marks 1 & 2a and finally the Morris Cooper S. Peter Manton is a highly respected driver and car preparer. During the 1960s and the era of the Neptune, Total and Shell racing teams associated with him, Manton’s cars were the yardstick other Minis were judged by. This special issue twin-pack celebrates the epic battles between two top Australian drivers of the 1960s and their ‘giant-slaying’ Mini Coopers and also marks 50 years since the first Manton & Foley Scalextric Mini Cooper cars were released exclusively for the Australian market. 

Specs 

Motor: Mabuchi FF, 18 000 rpm Motor
Motor Configuration: Rear Mounted in-line Motor, with Rear wheel drive
Pinion: 9T Plastic
Crown Wheel: 27T Plastic
Gear ratio: 9:27
Guide: Easy Change Pickups (2 Spare)
Magnatraction: 2.5mm Rectangular bar magnet with 198g down-force
Overall length: 96mm
Width: 44mm
Height: 41mm
Wheelbase: 63mm
Weight: 63 gm
Axle diameter: 2.38mm (3/32)
Axle/Hub width: 43mm Front, and 43mm Rear
Bushes: Plastic
Wheels: Plastic
Front Tyre diameter/width: 16(ext),9(int) x 5.5mm
Rear Tyre diameter/width: 16(ext),9(int) x 5.5mm
Lights: Front and Rear
Digital Plug Ready (DPR): No
Body Detail: High Detail
Class: Classic, ATCC
Scale: 1/32