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JOHNSON GP

SPIRIT OF THE CLASS

Scalextric cars from 1970’s F1 with Johnson Motors.

ELIGIBLE CARS

  • Ferrari 312B2

  • Ferrari 312T1

  • Brabham BT44B

  • March Ford 721

  • UOP Shadow

  • McLaren M23

  • BRM P160

  • Lotus 72E

  • Lotus 77

  • Tyrrell Ford

  • McLaren M9A

  • Elf Tyrrell 007

  • March Ford 240

  • Wolf WR5

  • Tyrrell 008

  • Ferrari 312 T3

  • Renault RS-01

  • Ligier JS11

BODY

Scalextric plastic body shell, period livery preferred.


Creation of period cars using scavenged parts from other models or kits are allowed on application.

CHASSIS

Scalextric chassis as originally supplied.

Cars with open bodies can have dummy chassis created for the purpose of ballast installation. Ballast is unlimited.

Minimum ride height of 3mm.

Rear track: Maximum of 70mm (measured from the outer edge of each tyre)

Front track: Maximum of 64mm (measured from the outer edge of each tyre)

MOTOR

Stock Johnson 111 motor.

No rewinds are permitted but the motor may be stripped and cleaned.

WHEELS & TYRES

Scalextric plastic wheels front and rear as originally supplied.
 

PCS or other remoulds of the original Scalextric tyres.
 

Front tyres can be coated to reduce grip.

OTHER PARTS

Gears
Scalextric plastic 27 tooth crown and 9 tooth pinion.

 

Guide
NSR clip in standard guide (not deep wood guide).
 

Axles
Free choice
 

Bearings
Brass or plastic clip in bearings. Front axles may be tubed.

GET IN TOUCH

1/14 Houldsworth Mill

Houldsworth St

Reddish

Stockport

SK5 6DS

07882 693 225 (Richard August)

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