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1979 - Wolf WR5

Car: Wolf WR5 (Overall Item page)
Number: 20
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Category: Cars

Category Details: Classic cars from all eras.
Car Category: F1GP

Car Category Details: Formula One Grand Prix.
Make: Walter Wolf Racing

Logo: Wolf Emblem
Logo Years: 1975 - 1979
Make Details: Walter Wolf Racing was a Formula 1 racing team for a short period in the late 1970's.
Make Country: United Kingdom
Model: WR5

Model Details: Walter Wolf Racing positioned fifth in the 1978 F1 World Constructors Championship.
Model Production Years: 1978
Base Colour: Black

Colour Details: The most elegant of all colours.

Year: 1979
Catalogue Number: C.133
Year Information: A totally new car from Scalextric for 1979, the Wolf WR5 is the latest car from Walter Wolf Racing who are determined to win the World Championship. The new Wolf team made a dramatic entry to Formula One motor racing by winning their first ever Grand Prix in Argentina in 1977. driven by Jody Scheckter, the Wolf scored another success at Monaco to lead the field in the early stages of the World Championship but finally surrendered to Nikki Lauda and Ferrari. However, the new Wolf team have proved themselves and are strong contenders in any Grand Prix.
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Publication Name: Scalextric - Electric Model Racing - 20th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 20th Edition