These have been around for a while now, but I've only just got my hands on one. 

Although the lack of a driver figure will probably mean it's destined to be a shelf queen it's still worth a look. (There are race liveries with drivers available.)

The car is beautifully finished (my photos really don't do it justice). The deep, gleaming blue paint is flawless and gives it real class, and is much better than most slot models (coloured plastic - pah!!). The stripes and other little bits of tampo print are clean, crisp and solid, but I don't think there's any clear-coat over them. Given Fly's high prices they really ought to clear-coat their models.

Inside is one of Fly's showpiece interiors, absolutely crammed with detail - it's just a shame that it's almost impossible to photograph! Lots of detail on the dashboard and instrument cluster, beautifully moulded seat complete with individual logos - it's really worth peaking through the open window for a closer look.

Even the underside of the chassis gets a few details (for a more realistic roll over?!). There's some suspension and exhaust system detail moulded in and painted, which is a nice, if slightly odd, touch.

The chassis is a modified version of the original C5R chassis. It retains the front motor design, with propshaft drive to the rear axle. The propshaft runs in a plastic bearing, the axle bearings are brass. The crown gear is plastic, the pinion gear is metal. Front wheels are mounted on stub axles.

A rectangular 'super' magnet is mounted in a small recess in the chassis, just ahead of the rear axle, held in place by a small plastic clip. Between the magnet and the chassis is a slim plastic shim, which can be removed to give a little more 'downforce'.

On most Fly 'front-engined' cars it's worth gluing the axle bearings, motor and propshaft bearing in place. The propshaft can pop out under acceleration, with gear-damaging results.

So with everything secured in place and a light oiling of gears and bearings, it's time for a few laps. The car is a bit noisy at first, but this improves with running. The effect of the magnet is fairly light on my Scalextric Sport track, so it's pretty quick in a straight line and able to perform some nice, controllable power-slides through some of the corners. A fun car.

This is a nice model. Corvette fans will probably love 'em, and although this particular version seems to be aimed more at collectors than racers, the car has potential and is certainly fun to drive.

As I mentioned earlier there are a number of race-liveried versions available now, so whether you're a collector and/or a racer, there ought to be a version for you. Definitely worth a look.