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1980 Taiyo VW Golf

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
taiyo logo very small19808003-273xAA9V Vsml 0 km/h
0 mph
2WD
Used: Rare
NIB: Ultra Rare
value25 50v2
3.5 out of 5
A good example can be very hard to come by, so you may have to settle for a do'er upper!
Rating
3.5
out of 5
Review CommentA good example can be very hard to come by, so you may have to settle for a do'er upper!

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SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
TBANoneJapanTBC
SteeringSuspensionControllerFreq.
PassiveNone C - R88 4 Circles​White (27Mhz)

MODEL REVIEW

The Taiyo VW Golf is a radio controlled car, released onto the European market in 1980. One year earlier, in 1979, Taiyo released its first range of 'Full Function' Radio Control cars. One of the most popular was the VW Golf Polyzai (Police). A year later in 1980, Taiyo released the racing variant (this one) with a sparkling silver body, and racing decals. All are highly popular collectables. 

Performance

As a 1980 radio controlled toy, we can't expect much from the VW Golf, with just 3xAA batteries to drive the car, and the steering designed much like that on a horse and cart, it's no pocket rocket. But that's not really the point with vintage toys and RC, such as this. See a video of the Taiyo VW Golf (Racing) here:

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    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $93.97

    Highest Price

    $156.39

    This average price is based on 15 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    30 Mar 2025$96.43UsedAuctionAsahi atcomi vw golf 1 gti dickie taiyo ferngesteuert rc
    30 Mar 2025$95.31UsedAuctionAsahi atcomi vw golf 1 gti dickie taiyo rc
    30 Mar 2025$93.97UsedAuctionAsahi atcomi vw golf 1 gti dickie taiyo ferngesteuert rc
    30 Mar 2025$95.93UsedAuctionAsahi atcomi vw golf 1 gti dickie taiyo rc
    30 Mar 2025$95.38UsedAuctionAsahi atcomi vw golf 1 gti dickie taiyo rc
    28 Nov 2024$31.53UsedAuctionVintage rc taiyo vw golf mk 1 turbo rally car boxed used
    28 Nov 2024$30.99UsedAuctionVintage rc taiyo vw golf mk 1 turbo rally car boxed used
    28 Nov 2024$31.29UsedAuctionVintage rc taiyo vw golf mk 1 turbo rally car boxed used
    28 Nov 2024$31.31UsedAuctionVintage rc taiyo vw golf mk 1 turbo rally car boxed used
    05 Nov 2024$28.13UsedBuyTaiyo volkswagen, "vw golf gti rally", 1:28, very rare
    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.

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