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To be balanced, Scalextric car bodies are attractive and well decorated and produced, among the best in the world. Its only when you get underneath them that the shortcomings are obvious, with the result that dubious design is hidden by magnets etc.

That is true, Gary, but I also wonder how off-shape (but main dimensions correct) they did some cars, like for example the Escort MK2, the head lamps of their Jaguar XJS and the Ford Capri nose.
It looks like it depends on what team of designers do a car to get a good result.
I think to prevent this, Scalextric would be better off having the designs of one team approved by another in the future.

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