Scalextric, 1960s and 70s

Posted on March 1, 2019 by The Vintage Toy Advertiser

Scalextric is a leading brand of slot-car racing that was developed in the UK by Bentram “Freddie” Francis in 1957. TVTA is pleased to present a selection of 1960s and 1970s adverts from France and Belgium showing some of the early models, tracks and accessories available during this period. Click images to enlarge.

1960s models, Belgium and France

Jojo, Nicole and Pierre adverts, Belgium

Scalextric. Jojo, Nicole et Pierre. Belgium. 1960s.

: Scalextric. Jojo, Nicole et Pierre. Belgium. 1960s.

: Scalextric. Jojo, Nicole et Pierre. Belgium. 1960s.

Power Sledge, Belgium

Jim Clark, Belgium, 1965

Ian Ashley and Mike Walker, C 1968, Belgium

The Starting Line

Comic Strip Style adverts, France

1970s models, Belgium and France

Scalextric ‘You Steer’. Belgium.

: Scalextric. 1970s. France.

: Scalextric. 1970s. Belgium.

: Scalextric. 1970s. Belgium.

Scalextric. Meccano catalogue général, 1972.

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As always, thanks for looking 🙂

Scalextric – trade catalogues, part two

Posted on January 21, 2017 by The Vintage Toy Advertiser

Scalextric is a leading brand of slot-car racing that was developed in the UK by Bentram “Freddie” Francis in 1957. Below are some scans and photographs taken from the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Scalextric trade catalogues. These high-quality industry catalogues are packed with amazing colour photographs of (the then) upcoming products. The copies I acquired included dealer suggested price lists, a poster, and a DVD. You can see part one here when I looked at the 1989, 1990 and 1991 catalogues. Click pics to enlarge.

47th Edition Trade Catalogue. 2006.

48th Edition Trade Catalogue. Special 50th Anniversary 1957 – 2007.

49th Edition Trade Catalogue. 2008.

Featuring sets from James Bond, The Italian Job, Transformers, The Simpsons.

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Scalextric – trade catalogues, part one

Posted on December 29, 2016 by The Vintage Toy Advertiser

Scalextric is a leading brand of slot-car racing that was developed in the UK by Bentram “Freddie” Francis in 1957. Below are some scans and photographs taken from the 1989, 1990 and 1991 Scalextric trade catalogues. These high-quality industry catalogues are packed with amazing colour photographs of (the then) upcoming products. The copies I acquired included dealer suggested price lists, a poster, and a DVD. You can see part two here which takes a look at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 catalogues. Click pics to enlarge.

30th Edition Trade Catalogue. 1989.