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The Tyco Corvette is a radio controlled toy manufactured by Taiyo of Japan, and released in the US market in 1988.
Until recently, I was not sure this even existed, however thanks to KarsaOrlong1 and others who provided photos, we can now confirm the Tyco Corvette ZR-1 is a real thing!
2301-49 Tyco Corvette ZR-1 closeup in the boxTop of the box demonstrates the features
Do you own, or did you own the Corvette? Let us know in comments below!
Features and Performance
Sold alongside the Tyco Lamborghini Countach (4xAA) as a multi-frequency pair, it would allow you to race your friend in his European Countach, while you drove the All American Muscle!
2301 49 Tyco Corvette ZR 1 Box Open
Genuine Corvette ZR-1 style, licensed from General Motors
4xAA Power (4.8V Ni-Cd / 6V Alkaline)
Chrome wheels
'Slick' Rubber Tires
Includes 3x Orange Pylons
Obviously a lower-cost model intended for younger children, as a gift, or simply for Corvette fans.
As Featured in Tyco's 1990 Toy Fair Catalog
The fastest fun machines on the road! Popular priced V20 scale replicas of the new Corvette ZR-1 — GM’s hottest production car for 1990 — and the Lamborghini Countach..
Scale 1/20
Twin Joystick for Steering
and Forward/Reverse
Whip Antenna
Range—up to 65 feet
Full Function
On/Off Switch
Stock No. 2301-27 and 2301-49
- 1990 Tyco Toy Fair Catalog
Recommendation
Personally I think this is a great little car for collectors. It's American Muscle, it's well made and typically in perfect condition despite its age, and it's a Tyco!
These rarely appear online, I've seen just two in the last three years, and only one for sale in that time, so if you're looking for one of these you may need to be patient.
Tyco ( 3 ) corvette zr-1 in red, blue, & black ~ brand new ~~~ for ebayer rick
20 Nov 2024
$14.99
Used
Buy
Tyco blue corvette zr1 trs set only nice
23 Jul 2023
$29.00
Used
Auction
Tyco '90 corvette zr1 blue/white trim/black sunroof part #8920 released in '90-2
16 Jul 2023
$23.50
Used
Auction
Tyco corvette zr-1 black and red (viper, tomy, aw, g)
14 Jul 2023
$9.99
Used
Auction
Tyco '90 blue/white corvette zr-1 #85 part# 6686 release '93-95 set car body
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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