Scalextric, 1960s and 70s

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.


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. Meccano catalogue général, 1972.

Scalextric. Meccano catalogue général, 1972.

Scalextric. Meccano catalogue général, 1972.


Want to see more Scalextric? Check out my selected catalogue images here and here

As always, thanks for looking 🙂