---
product_id: 560590742
title: "1979 USA Grand Prix West Lotus 79 Mario Andretti 1:32 Slot Car C4423"
brand: "scalextric"
price: "A$99"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Scalextric"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/560590742-1979-usa-grand-prix-west-lotus-79-mario-andretti-1
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Authentic 1979 Lotus 79 livery 1:32 scale precision Easy braid change with Magnatraction 1979 USA Grand Prix West Lotus 79 Mario Andretti 1:32 Slot Car C4423

**Brand:** scalextric
**Price:** A$99
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏁 Race the legend, feel the thrill—Mario Andretti’s Lotus 79 is your ticket to slot car supremacy!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1979 USA Grand Prix West Lotus 79 Mario Andretti 1:32 Slot Car C4423 by scalextric
- **How much does it cost?** A$99 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/560590742-1979-usa-grand-prix-west-lotus-79-mario-andretti-1)

## Best For

- scalextric enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted scalextric brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Skill-Driven Racing:** Lightweight open-wheel design demands finesse and control, making every race a thrilling test of your driving prowess.
- • **Customizable Realism:** Enhance your track with buildings, borders, and accessories to create an immersive racing environment that stands out.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Highly detailed model with full interior and racer, crafted for collectors and serious slot racers alike.
- • **Iconic Racing Heritage:** Own a piece of F1 history with Mario Andretti’s 1979 Lotus 79, a legendary ground-effect car that defined an era.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with all 1:32 scale analog tracks including ARC ONE and ARC AIR—expand your racing universe effortlessly.

## Overview

The Scalextric 1979 USA Grand Prix West Lotus 79 slot car captures the essence of Mario Andretti’s iconic F1 machine in stunning 1:32 scale detail. Designed for analog slot racing enthusiasts aged 14+, this model features authentic livery, easy braid changes with Magnatraction, and compatibility with major 1:32 scale tracks. Lightweight and skill-demanding, it offers a challenging yet rewarding racing experience that brings vintage motorsport excitement right into your home.

## Description

One of the most ground breaking F1 cars of all time, the ground effect Lotus 79 had proved to be the class of the field in 1978. However, by 1979 it had been outclassed and it was a much more difficult season. The iconic black and gold JPS livery was also, gone replaced instead by the green livery with Martini stripes and additional sponsorship from Tissot watches. The USA West GP saw Mario Andretti score a fourth placed finish, just behind the two dominant Ferraris and the Williams of Alan Jones.

Review: Great car! - First, let me say that the open wheel slot cars are extremely light and DO NOT hold the track well. The interior space is so limited that there’s no room for extra magnets. Your driving style will have to be much less aggressive to keep this type of car on the track. That said, I love racing these cars! I like that running these open wheel cars takes skill. Much more challenging than going full tilt and relying on guard rails to keep you on the track. This car in particular, has excellent soft rubber tires. Scuffing the tires on fine sandpaper helps a lot! The detail is amazing and I’ve rolled it a few times with no damage. It’s probably not the best car for youngsters but for older children and adults, I highly recommend this one.
Review: LOTUS 79 - Excellent slot car with speed and balance.

## Features

- Scalextric hits you right in the nostalgia and it brings the thrill and excitement of motor racing to life in your living room! Scalextric is the ultimate motor racing system for all ages, where miniature cars race against each other on special track, getting their power from a slot in the middle of each lane (you will sometimes hear Scalextric called slot racing).
- 1979 USA West Grand Prix Lotus 79 driven by Mario Andretti, placing fourth. Car is not compatible with DPR - Digital Plug Ready.
- Car is highly detailed with full interior and racer. Easy change braid with magnatraction.
- Compatible with all 1:32nd scale Analog slot car race tracks, including ARC ONE and ARC AIR.
- Scalextric offers everything for your 1:32nd Scale Slot Car Racing needs, build your own real life circuits and offer vehicles in all genres of racing. Adding buildings, borders and accessories helps create the realism of the race track!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C81Z3G78 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #487,582 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #425 in Slot Cars |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (33) |
| Date First Available | June 14, 2023 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Item model number | C4423 |
| Manufacturer | Hornby Hobbies |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 4 inches |

## Images

![1979 USA Grand Prix West Lotus 79 Mario Andretti 1:32 Slot Car C4423 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61897Nbw+LL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great car!
*by R***I on August 31, 2024*

First, let me say that the open wheel slot cars are extremely light and DO NOT hold the track well. The interior space is so limited that there’s no room for extra magnets. Your driving style will have to be much less aggressive to keep this type of car on the track. That said, I love racing these cars! I like that running these open wheel cars takes skill. Much more challenging than going full tilt and relying on guard rails to keep you on the track. This car in particular, has excellent soft rubber tires. Scuffing the tires on fine sandpaper helps a lot! The detail is amazing and I’ve rolled it a few times with no damage. It’s probably not the best car for youngsters but for older children and adults, I highly recommend this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOTUS 79
*by K***N on May 6, 2024*

Excellent slot car with speed and balance.

### ⭐ Gears do not engage properly
*by R***C on March 10, 2025*

The pinion gear on the motor shaft does not properly engage the gear on the axel shaft resulting in severe gear slippage, very loud noise when running, and inability to run properly. Ordered one from an online slot car store. That one had the slipping gear problem; then ordered this one directly from Amazon. SAME PROBLEM!! Immediately sent back the one ordered from Amazon. Will be contacting Scalextric direct as I feel it is a manufacturing problem and not an issue with the online slot car store. Or maybe I just received two bum slot cars. Who knows? I will update this post, after contacting Scalextric, and will advise on how they responded.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*