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Scalextric C4542 Shelby GT350H: Specs & Compatibility
Product details verified October 18, 2026. Scalextric C4542 is a 1:32 analogue slot car depicting the black-and-gold Shelby Mustang GT350H Hertz Edition. The current Muncle Mikes listing confirms working front and rear lights, Magnatraction, an easy-change guide blade, and Digital Plug Ready capability for plug type C8515. Current price: $65.95 before shipping and applicable tax.
Scalextric C4542 at a glance
| Detail | Verified listing information |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / part | Scalextric C4542 |
| Vehicle | Shelby Mustang GT350H, Hertz Edition |
| Scale | 1:32 |
| Operation | Analogue slot car |
| Digital conversion | Digital Plug Ready for C8515 plug type; supplied analogue |
| Features | Magnatraction, working front and rear lights, easy-change guide blade |
| Dimensions | About 14 cm long × 6 cm wide × 5 cm high |
| Package | One slot car and two spare guide blades |
| Current price | $65.95 before shipping and applicable tax |
Analogue operation and Digital Plug Ready
C4542 is supplied as an analogue car. “Digital Plug Ready” means the car is designed for the stated digital plug type; it does not mean the digital plug is installed or included. The verified package contents list one car and two spare guide blades, not a C8515 plug. Confirm your specific Scalextric digital system and follow its conversion instructions before buying a plug.
For analogue use, match the car to a compatible 1:32 analogue track. Track, controller, and power supply are not included with this car.
What the features mean
- Magnatraction: magnetic assistance identified in the product listing; handling still depends on track, tires, speed, and setup.
- Working lights: front and rear lights operate with the car.
- Easy-change guide blade: designed for guide replacement; two spare guide blades are listed in the package.
Dimensions can help check storage or clearance, but leave room for mirrors and track-side scenery. Begin at moderate speed when testing an unfamiliar car on a tight layout.
Who should choose C4542?
This car suits a collector of Shelby, Hertz, or classic American muscle subjects and a racer with a compatible 1:32 analogue setup. It is a single slot car rather than a complete racing set. Confirm the recipient’s track system and analogue or digital setup before gifting.
Compare with the Harry Potter Ford Anglia
The C4542 GT350H is the black-and-gold muscle-car option. The Scalextric C4504 Ford Anglia is a different themed 1:32 car with a C7005 plug type listed for digital conversion. Check each car’s current specifications and your track system before choosing.
Frequently asked questions
Is C4542 analogue or digital?
It is supplied as an analogue slot car and is Digital Plug Ready for C8515.
Is the digital plug included?
The verified package contents list the car and two spare guide blades; they do not list the C8515 plug.
Does it have working lights?
Yes. The product listing confirms working front and rear lights.
Is track included?
No track, controller, or power equipment is listed in the package contents.
What are its dimensions?
Approximately 14 × 6 × 5 cm (length × width × height).
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Current product details and price were checked October 18, 2026. Verify plug compatibility, track system, package contents, price, and availability before purchase.
