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Note: We are having difficulty identifying the early Taiyo Corvettes (<1982) due to lack of model numbers on packaging. As such, this is a work in progress and is not confirmed/conclusive. If you have any information which may help us, please comment in the chat below!
These are the models/years we're aware of: Model 7526. Made 1975. Named "Chevrolet Corvette". 1/26. (May be this model) Model 7872. Made 1978. Named "Can-Am Corvette". 1/24. Model 7902. Made 1979. Named "Chevrolet Corvette" Model 8342. Made 1983. Named "Racing Corvette".
This Taiyo Corvette Stingray is a radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo, and released in the US, UK, and other countries world-wide between 1975-1981.
It was sold under many different brands, package designs, and names, but always had Taiyo's "Motora-Wave" and Robot logo somewhere.
At a time when low cost 'toy-grade' radio controlled cars were only new, Taiyo exploited their capability to its maximum potential, allowing them to invest further in Research & Development into the next generation of RC.
Features
I don't own this car personally, and have struggled to find any video of it running online where the controls are shown.
The most useful information we have is this message on the back of the controller.
Instructions on the back of the Motora Controller
Our best guess is that the Red Button's double-switch controls both Forward and Reverse, and the car down by reversing on a 90 degree angle. So it's an early Taiyo Micro Reverse-Turn car.
Taiyo Corvette Stingray Box Top
Taiyo Corvette Stingray Box Side
Recommendation
This is really getting into the vintage toy category now, and so these are something very different to a typical Taiyo car from the late 80s / early 90s. As such, this one's probably for the hardcore vintage toy collectors only.
This average price is based on 33 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
08 Aug 2025
$129.99
Used
Buy
Taiyo c-623 rusher stingray tin litho bump'n go car. Japan. Works. Video.
11 Jul 2025
$31.00
Used
Auction
Vintage taiyo japan tin bump 'n go chevrolet corvette stingray #7
09 Jul 2025
$165.00
Used
Buy
Rusher stingray corvette taiyo bump 'n go tin race car c-639 battery boxed 1970s
12 Jun 2025
$345.95
Used
Buy
Vtg c-609 rusher stingray corvette battery op tin bump-n-go taiyo #7 rare blue
11 Jun 2025
$56.79
Used
Buy
Vintage rusher stingray corvette battery operated tin litho bump-n-go taiyo
08 Jun 2025
$200.00
Brand New
Buy
Vintage taiyo rusher stingray corvette #33 tin litho bump'n go toy - 1970's
31 May 2025
$89.99
Used
Buy
Taiyo c-623 rusher stingray tin litho bump'n go car. Japan. Works. Video.
27 Apr 2025
$88.88
Used
Auction
Corvette stingray 1968💥works great💥battery-op💥race car tin litho taiyo japan
26 Apr 2025
$150.00
Used
Buy
Rare in box vintage japan taiyo bump n go rusher stingray corvette *read
17 Apr 2025
$179.99
Used
Buy
Taiyo c-609 rusher stingray. Vintage. Bump n go non fall. Japan. Working. Video.
Prices in USD. NIB = New In box, MIB = Mint in Box, EC = Excellent Condition, VGC = Very Good Condition, GC+ = Good condition plus, GC = Good condition, PC = Poor Condition. With Controller = Car with controller. With Box = Box, Car, and Controller. We make all efforts to ensure data is accurate, but cannot guarantee it is.
Information here is to the best of my knowledge at the time of writing, and is frequently updated and improved as I learn more. Contact Me for Feedback or Corrections.
