Scalextric Jim Clark Collection Triple Pack
Born in 1936, Jim Clark is today remembered as being one of, if not the, greatest natural talent to ever sit behind the wheel of an F1 car. Today he is remembered as a true great of the sport, and a man incomparable on the track.
- 1:32 Scale
- Compatible with Spark Plug
- Magnatraction
Born in 1936 in fife, Scotland, Jim Clark is today remembered as being one of, if not the, greatest natural talents to ever sit behind the wheel of a Formula One car. Born into a farming family Jimmy began his racing career in local road rally events before graduating to circuit racing in a borrowed DKW. By 1958 he has gained the attention of the local Border Reivers team and was racing a Jaguar D-Type across national events. Winning 18 of the races he entered.
In 1958 he raced a Lotus Elite at Brands Hatch, finishing second to Colin Chapman, boss of Lotus, and launching his career with the famous Norfolk brand. By 1960 he was racing for Lotus in Formula One, making his debut at the Dutch GP and winning his first Grand Prix at the 1962 Belgian race at the daunting Spa Francochamps. His first World Championship came in 1963 and was followed by another in 1965, both for Lotus.
His exploits however were not just confined to F1, he won the Indy 500, raced at LeMans and at the wheel of the fantastic Lotus Cortina he won numerous touring car races and a British Saloon Car Championship. Regarded by many to be the most naturally talented driver to ever grace Formula One Jimmy was tragically killed during a Formula 2 race in Germany in 1968. Today he is remembered as a true great of the sport, a natural talent like no other, and a man incomparable on the track.
What's Inside: The Legend of Jim Clark Triple Pack
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 17
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 5
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 6
- Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.1
- Item Scale: 1:32 Scale
- License: Yes
- License line: Produced under license from Group Lotus Limited LOTUS, the Lotus Roundel, car names and all associated logos and distinctive designs are trade marks of Group Lotus Limited. Approved and licensed by CLASSIC TEAM LOTUS LTD. www.classicteamlotus.co.uk. Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to Hornby Hobbies LTD.
- Colour: Various
- Car Number: Various
- Drivers: Jim Clark
- Race: Various
- Year: Various
- Compatible with ARC AIR/ARC ONE: Yes
- Compatible with ARC PRO/Digital: Digital chip required
- Compatible with Spark Plug: Yes
- 360 Guideblade: No
- Decal Sheet Included: No
- Digital Plug Installed: No
- Theme: Single seater
- Super Resistant: No
- DPR: No
- High Detail: Yes
- Magnatraction: Yes
- Front Lights: No
- Rear Lights: No
- Siren: No
- Digital Plug Type: C7005
- Manufacturer: Lotus
- Flashing Lights: No
- Easy Change Guide Blade: Yes