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This picture of a prototype was released by Team Slot a few weeks ago...

   

However, Staffs Slot Cars UK sent us these six of the finished car just this afternoon...

       
       
       

Okay eagle-eyed rally fans... from the look of Juha Piironen's pace notes, what stage is that from?

The models left Spain yesterday and should be arriving in the UK any time - so expect to see them at your favourite Team Slot retailer by the end of next week. The fairly meaningless RRP is £55.95 - Pendles already have the car on pre-order at £49.50, MRE from £44.76 for their 'Star' customers, £47.56 for 'Club' level and £50.36 standard. Not bad for the 1987 RAC Rally and World Rally Championship winning car. I am truly tempted...

And if you like the look of that aerial, you can buy them in packs of ten. Typhoon Slots & Models have them for £7.99 and Pendles for £8.56. The reference number is Team Slot 65016.

Here's some video of those cars in action - the BBC day one Rally Report, with live coverage from the third special stage at Weston Park...




Great cars and awesome coverage. Good times  

A big thanks to Steve at Staffs Slot Cars UK for sending us the pictures and news of the arrival schedule.