Scalextric Aston Martin DB4 C68 in Blue

Scalextric Aston Martin DB4 C68 in Blue made in France

Back in the early 60s when Tri-Ang took over Minimodels they opened a new Scalextric factory in Calais, France to gain access to the European market.
Before 1968 the French factory relied heavily on British moulds and produced cars identical to their UK counterparts. However colours were not strictly controlled, or even catalogued, so they often used whatever coloured plastics they had to hand. Hence these early French models can turn up in unusual colours that are extremely difficult to find.

The British made version of this Aston Martin DB4 GT was available with lights and was finished in British racing green with an ivory interior, a yellow driver with red helmet and the racing number 7.

Fact Box
Code:	C68
Cost now(mint):	£300
Cost now(fair):	£100
Cost now(poor):	£20

The blue model featured here was sold by riccip on ebay in January 2006 for £365.

The green model was sold by Vectis Toy Auctions in April 2006 for £90 in the following condition:
Excellent Plus in Good Plus all card box with opening lid complete with inner card packing, maintenance, lighting, rear axle location leaflets and correct colour spot.
Estimate: £40 -£80
Price Realised: £90

Added by Tom on 2006-02-14
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