Original Scalex Electric Ferrari 375 Grand Prix racing car, manufactured by Scalexric Ltd, Sheffield, England, during the mid-1950s before the launch of the Scalextric system.

A genuine early electric-powered model with the original pressed steel body finished in dark green. The underside is marked "Scalexric Ltd Sheffield England".

Measures just under 6 inches (approximately 15cm) long.

Condition is well used with heavy paint wear, surface rust and age-related marks throughout. The driver figure is missing and the running condition is unknown, so it is being sold as untested for restoration, parts or display.

Features:

Original pre-Scalextric Scalex electric racing car.

Ferrari 375 Grand Prix model.

Pressed steel body in dark green.

Original wheels fitted.

Underside marked "Scalexric Ltd Sheffield England".

Approx. 15cm (just under 6") long.

Untested.

A scarce and increasingly collectable early British toy from the company that became Scalextric. Ideal for collectors of vintage Scalex, Scalextric, tinplate toys or early Grand Prix memorabilia.