C3404A Scalextric Legends Vanwall Limited Edition

History

José Froilán González made a notable mark in a brief career as a Formula One driver. The Argentinian secured Ferrari's very first championship win at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, in 1951. González first raced for Ferrari then Maserati, then back to Ferrari. Thereafter he raced a Formula One car in Britain only once again, in the 1956 Grand Prix at Silverstone as a guest appearance in a Vanwall.

The Vanwall VW1/56 as driven at the Silverstone British GP by José González in 1956 where unfortunately he did not finish (DNF), not even completing one lap when the drive shaft failed.

Key Features

Limited Edition: 2500 pieces worldwide

Car: Vanwall
Race: 1956 British Grand Prix
Driver: José Froilán González (DNF)

Supplied in Numbered Collectors case
High Detail Body
Easy Change Pick-ups
Magnatraction System
Age Suitability: 5+

A Scalextric C7005 DPR decoder chip is required for conversion to ‘Scalextric Digital’ or ‘Scalextric Digital ARC PRO’ systems. Decoder chip not included and is sold separately.

Safety Notice: This product is not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts which can present a choking hazard.

Model: C3404A
Issued: October 2014
Shipping Weight: 0.45kgs
Manufactured by: Vanwall

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
Magnatraction: Round Button magnet
Overall length: 132mm
Width: 49mm
Height: 38mm
Wheelbase: 71mm
Weight: 59gm
Wheels: Plastic front and rear
Axle/Hub width: mm Front; mm Rear
Front Tyre diameter/width: (ext), (int) x mm
Rear Tyre diameter/width: (ext), (int) x mm
Lights: No
Digital Plug Ready (DPR): No
Body Feature: High Detail
Class: Classic, F1
Scale: 1/32