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This Taiyo BMW 325i M3 is a radio controlled model released into European and other English/French speaking markets in 1986.
Model 8636 Taiyo BMW 325i
Origins
The original model behind Tyco's 1988 BMW M3, this is an inexpensive, decent quality RC car designed to satisfy the bulk of the market who just wanted a nice looking European Sports Car that was fun to drive.
It didn't provide the same high performance the Taiyo Jet Hopper MK1 had begun to deliver in the same year, but it was authentic looking enough to capture the attention of the market.
A photo of the real BMW 325i M3, which the Taiyo was modeled after.
Features and Performance
This is a full-function RC car, with 2 speed gearbox, running on 4xAA batteries (4.8V Ni-Cd, 6V Alkaline).
It wasn't fast by any measure, but it did come fitted with rubber slicks (tires) which made it capable of doing donuts if they floor was smooth enough.
Model 8636-27 Taiyo BMW 325i M3, in red color.
Recommendation
As an RC car, the BMW 325i M3 is somewhat forgettable, but... as a vintage toy, particularly to those who lusted after the real M3 back when it was released, this model may mean alot more. For the rest of us, we can at least appreciate the unmistakable Taiyo Made in Japan quality.
This average price is based on 6 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
11 Dec 2024
$289.99
Used
Buy
Vtg tyco r/c made by taiyo radio control car bmw m3 27mhz 80's
22 Nov 2024
$34.99
Used
Buy
Vintage bmw m3 e30 tyco r/c made by taiyo radio control car no remote
01 Oct 2024
$19.99
Used
Auction
Tyco r/c made by taiyo radio control car bmw m3 as is!!
28 Sep 2024
$39.99
Used
Buy
Tyco r/c made by taiyo radio control car bmw m3 as is!!
21 Mar 2023
$85.00
Used
Best offer accepted
Vtg tyco r/c made by taiyo radio control car bmw m3 27mhz 80's (not working)
17 Feb 2023
$59.00
Used
Best offer accepted
Taiyo - r/c 1/20 scale electric radio control bmw m3 - made in japan
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.
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