

🏁 Race the legend, feel the thrill—Mario Andretti’s Lotus 79 is your ticket to slot car supremacy!
The Scalextric 1979 USA Grand Prix West Lotus 79 slot car captures the essence of Mario Andretti’s iconic F1 machine in stunning 1:32 scale detail. Designed for analog slot racing enthusiasts aged 14+, this model features authentic livery, easy braid changes with Magnatraction, and compatibility with major 1:32 scale tracks. Lightweight and skill-demanding, it offers a challenging yet rewarding racing experience that brings vintage motorsport excitement right into your home.
| ASIN | B0C81Z3G78 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #487,582 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #425 in Slot Cars |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (33) |
| Date First Available | June 14, 2023 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Item model number | C4423 |
| Manufacturer | Hornby Hobbies |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 4 inches |
R**I
Great car!
First, let me say that the open wheel slot cars are extremely light and DO NOT hold the track well. The interior space is so limited that there’s no room for extra magnets. Your driving style will have to be much less aggressive to keep this type of car on the track. That said, I love racing these cars! I like that running these open wheel cars takes skill. Much more challenging than going full tilt and relying on guard rails to keep you on the track. This car in particular, has excellent soft rubber tires. Scuffing the tires on fine sandpaper helps a lot! The detail is amazing and I’ve rolled it a few times with no damage. It’s probably not the best car for youngsters but for older children and adults, I highly recommend this one.
K**N
LOTUS 79
Excellent slot car with speed and balance.
R**C
Gears do not engage properly
The pinion gear on the motor shaft does not properly engage the gear on the axel shaft resulting in severe gear slippage, very loud noise when running, and inability to run properly. Ordered one from an online slot car store. That one had the slipping gear problem; then ordered this one directly from Amazon. SAME PROBLEM!! Immediately sent back the one ordered from Amazon. Will be contacting Scalextric direct as I feel it is a manufacturing problem and not an issue with the online slot car store. Or maybe I just received two bum slot cars. Who knows? I will update this post, after contacting Scalextric, and will advise on how they responded.
F**1
Maravillosa reproducción fabricada por Scalextric Gran Bretaña, aquí vendida como "Superslot". En la pista, con sus imanes, va muy bien, aunque es más maqueta que coche de Slot para competir.
A**E
Alles ok
S**S
Another winner superb
L**T
Great model, fantastic detail.
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