Scalextric C3759a TYRRELL 002 Francois Cevert 1971 Race Car #3282 of 5000 limited edition highly collectable Scalextric Legends in original box

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Scalextric C3759a Tyrrell 002
Replica of the 1971 Francois Cevert Race Car
#3282 of 5000 limited edition
Part of the Scalectrix Legends series
Highly collectable in original box

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The Scalextric C3759a Tyrrell 002 is a detailed replica of the 1971 Francois Cevert Race Car from the 1971 USA Grand Prix

#3282 of 5000 limited edition the 1:32 scale car is part of the Scalectrix Legends series

Digital plug ready with easy change guide blades and magnatraction

A great addition to any Scalextric set and compatible with Scalextric ARC AIR and Spark Plug

A highly collectable Scalextric model in its original box

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In 1971 Francois Cevert became only the second Frenchman to win a Formula One World Championship Grand Prix (the first was Maurice Trintignant won at Monaco in 1955 and 1958).

The result helped him take third place in the 1971 Driver’s Championship behind Stewart and Ronnie Peterson. The win would stand as his only victory.

At Watkins Glen, USA, the final race of the 71 season, Stewart had already wrapped up his second world title.

During the race, the Tyrrell twins held their customary one and two positions, only Denis Hulme’s McLaren seeming able to mount any kind of challenge. Stewart and Hulme started to experience handling problems and Jackie waved Francois through into the lead.

Despite a late challenge from a hard charging Jacky Ickx in the Ferrari, Cevert held on to the lead while Ickx’s car broke under the strain and claimed his first F1 championship win.

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WARNING This product is not suitable for children under 3 years. Scalextric contains small parts which can present a choking hazard and some components have functions sharp points and edges. Handle with care.