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A carton containing seven Scalextric slot racing vehicles and motorcycles - Manufactured by Scalextric (Hornby Hobbies Limited and Exin-Lines Bros, S.A.), this collection of seven slot racing vehicles and motorcycles includes Formula 1 cars and MotoGP bikes, all presented in their original boxes. The lot features a Hornby Hobbies Ferrari 156 F1 Classic Grand Prix (Model C2727), which is a 1/32 scale replica of the 1961 Sharknose, race number 3, finished in red with wire-spoke wheels. Two MotoGP models are included: a Valentino Rossi Yamaha Factory Team motorcycle with GO!!!!!! livery and race number 46, and a Repsol Honda Team motorcycle in orange and white livery with race number 69. The collection is completed by four Formula 1 slot cars manufactured in Spain by Exin-Lines Bros, S.A., housed in vintage-style red and yellow window boxes. These Spanish models consist of a McLaren Honda in white and red (number 11), a yellow and white Minardi SCM Group car (number 23), a black and blue Lotus Valvoline car (number 6), and a dark green Lotus Martini Racing Essex car (number 3). All vehicles are constructed from moulded plastic with die-cast components and are fitted with standard slot racing under-chassis guide blades and metal contact pickups.