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The story I heard was that in 1992 they ordered loads cos they thought Mansellmania would mean the shelves would be swept clean for Chrimbo prezzies. And it was a 2 year contract for supply. As it was everyone and his auntie came out with Mansell cash-ins and Autocourse got lost in the shuffle. And given that 1993 was a dull season with Prost being presented the title on a Damon Hill-shaped cushion the second year sold about 6 copies. I fancy there's still tens of thousands in a lock-up in Dorset or something.
So for 1994 they cut back and didn't produce so many - and didn't realize that the ghouls would descend on Senna's death...
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