1:32 Scalextric Ford Lotus Cortina MK1 1964 Neptune Racing Team

    The Scalextric C3210 is a 1:32 scale slot car model of the Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1, representing the Neptune Racing Team from the 1964 Australian Touring Car scene.

Model Overview

• Car: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1

• Driver: Jim McKeown

• Race Number: #3

• Team: Neptune Racing Team

• Year Represented: 1964

• Color: Neptune Blue with white stripes

• System: Analog (Digital Plug Ready with C8515 chip)

• Lighting: Working headlights and taillights

• Motor: Mabuchi FF, 18,000 RPM

• Drive: Rear-wheel, inline configuration

• Magnet: Rectangular 2.5 mm, 175g downforce

• Dimensions:

  • Length: 132 mm

  • Wheelbase: 78 mm

  • Axle Width: 45 mm (front & rear)

  • Tyres: 18 mm diameter, 7 mm width

  • Weight: 74 g

  • Gear Ratio: 9:27

Historical Context

In the 1960s, touring car racing surged in popularity across Australia. Neptune, an oil company owned by Shell, sponsored top drivers like Jim McKeown, who was the first in Australia to race a Lotus Cortina. The Neptune Racing Team became a fixture at events like Calder Park and Lakeside, with McKeown famously securing pole position at the 1964 Australian Touring Car Championship before crashing out.

Collector Appeal

• Part of a rare trio from the Neptune Racing Team (alongside Mini and Mustang releases)

• Highly sought after by Australian motorsport fans