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Hornby steers sale of near 70-year-old toy brand Scalextric for £20m

Hornby has agreed to the sale of the business to family-owned investment vehicle Purbeck Capital Partners.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Hornby sells slot car racing brand Scalextric for £20m

Purbeck Capital Partners seals deal with model railway maker for toy racing car business and IP rights

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

Toy firm Hornby unveils plans to go private

The Scalextric and model train firm said it plans to re-register as a private company to help with its ongoing overhaul.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

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Model railway maker Hornby becomes latest company to quit struggling Aim

The number of companies listed on London’s junior market has fallen from a high of almost 1,700 in 2007 to about 679

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

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Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024

How a retro racing favourite has embraced modernity to retain its appeal

The festive period has for generations introduced people to the joys of slot car racing through the gifting of sets as presents or simply whipping up an existing track for some competitive holiday season miniature motorsport fun.

Autosport · Dec 25, 2023

Iconic British Grand Prix Silverstone Circuit Recreated Using Scalextric

The historic Formula 1 track was recreated by a team of model makers over the course of hundreds of hours.

Zenger · Apr 7, 2023

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BTCC greats rate a reimagined Super Saloons tussle

Steve Soper and Robb Gravett are two British Touring Car Championship legends who aren’t shy in reliving memories of glory days in creative ways. That’s how the new set from Scalextric – Super Saloons made for a perfect fantasy mini battle

Autosport · Nov 27, 2022

Warehouse worker spends £10,000 building incredible 165ft home Scalextric track

Tony Sivyer, 53, has spent six years building a 165 foot Scalextric track in the front room of his bungalow he shares with partner Elaine in Bournemouth, which has cost him £10,000

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022

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