First ever Scalextric set from more than 50 years ago is given to inventor’s grandchildren as a Christmas present

By Mia De Graaf

PUBLISHED: 28 December 2013

Historic: Diane Francis, widow of Scalextric inventor Freddie Francis, has unveiled the vintage set 56 years later

First ever Scalextric set from more than 50 years ago is given to inventor’s grandchildren as a Christmas presentIt may have started as a humble circuit of rubber strips, but that wouldn’t stop Scalextric becoming a thing of dreams.

For generations, millions of children have routinely spread themselves onto the floor for hours on end to get the best track-side view of their miniature plastic cars in action.

Now, 56 years later, the inventor’s family has unveiled the first ever set – completely untouched.

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