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Scalextric Brabham BT 46B No.1 Niki Lauda - Fan Car

Name: Scalextric Brabham BT 46B No.1 Niki Lauda - Fan Car
SKU: C4392A-Brabham
Price: 44.99 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Ref: C4392A-Brabham

Quick Overview

This version of the Brabham BT 46B 'Fan Car' is unique to the Scalextric C4392A 1978 Swedish Grand Prix Twin Pack and not previously available for individual purchase.

Availability: Out of stock

Details

Scalextric Brabham BT 46B No.1 Niki Lauda - Fan Car.

Since the release of the C4392A 1978 Swedish Grand Prix Twin Pack, at Pendle Slot Racing we have received many requests for the two cars to be available separately. We have now divided a number of the C4392A twin packs, allowing for individual purchase of each car which are displayed in the Scalextric presentation clear box.

1x Scalextric Brabham BT 46B No.1 Niki Lauda - Fan Car

1/32 scale slot car
High Detail
Magnatraction
Easy Change Pick-Ups
Working rear fan on the Scalextric model
Displayed in Scalextric presentation clear box

1978 Swedish Grand Prix

The 1978 Swedish Grand Prix saw the debut, and only race, of one of the most outlandish ideas in Formula One history. The Brabham BT 46B ‘Fan Car’ took a standard Alfa Romeo flat 12 powered BT 46 and added a large fan at the rear of the car. This drew air through the engine water radiator before using an even more effective version of ground effect, pioneered by the Lotus 79, to create a partial vacuum under the car. This created an enormous amount of downforce that saw Niki Lauda able to cruise away at the start of the race.

The Fan car generated tremendous controversy upon its unveiling, with Brabham insisting that it was for cooling the engine, not downforce purposes. While the Brabham’s did not qualify on pole (they deliberately sand bagged to avoid controversy), Lauda lined up second behind Andretti. At the start, the two fought for the lead, before a problem removed the Lotus and Lauda cruised to a 34.6 second victory.

After the race, the car was confirmed as legal, but was removed by Brabham, in order for the owner, Bernie Ecclestone, to avoid a confrontation with other team owners. The designer, Gordon Murray, went on to design numerous race and championship winning cars. The fan car is today an important legacy of one of the most innovative periods in F1 history.

Additional Information

Ref	C4392A-Brabham
Brand	Scalextric
Scale	1/32
Body Material	Plastic
Assembly	Ready to Run

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