Scalextric C4308 McLaren M23 Dutch GP 1978 Nelson Piquet Slot Car

The three-time Formula One World Champion, Nelson Piquet is known by F1 fans the world over as a tough-talking, no-nonsense kind of racer. This McLaren from the late 1970s typifies the sort of machine that he made his debut in, racing at the Dutch GP at Zandvoort in this DFV powered machine he showed the speed and ability that later awarded him his 3 World Driver Championships.

While Nelson Piquet did not make his debut in the McLaren M23 in 1978, it was driving this machine in his second, third and fourth races that he became noticed by the F1 paddock. The young Brazilian impressing many with his speed and race craft, the signs of a future world champion were there for all to see, despite only managing a high of a 9th place finish in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Features

• 1:32 Scale

• Highly detailed

• Compatible with Spark Plug

• Magnatraction

Specifications

• 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

• Batteries Required: No

• License: Yes

• License line: Manufactured under license from McLaren Racing Limited. The McLaren name and logo are registered trademarks of McLaren.

• Colour: Red/white

• Car Number: 29

• Drivers: Nelson Piquet

• Race: Dutch GP

• Year: 1978

• 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

• Flashing Lights: No

• Easy Change Guide Blade: Yes