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1990 Tyco 9.6V Twin Turbo Valvoline

BRANDYEARMODELPOWERSPEEDDRIVEAVAILABLEMINT VALUE*RATINGCOMMENT
tyco logo very small19902638-499.6vTurboPack sml 31km/h
19mph
2WD
Used:
Occasional

NIB:
Ultra Rare
value200 300
4.5 out of 5
One of the best they ever made, looks and drives fantastic!
Rating
4.5
out of 5
Review CommentOne of the best they ever made, looks and drives fantastic!

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SPECIFICATIONS

ScaleDiff.Made inMotor
1/12RearSingaporeTwin Mabuchi RE-280SA-2295
SteeringSuspensionControllerFreq.
UnknownFront Wishbone, Rear Shocks J2 - PistolGrip HG​Blue(49Mhz)

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MODEL REVIEW

The Tyco 9.6V Twin Turbo Valvoline is an IndyCar inspired remote control car released in 1990 by Tyco in the USA, Metro in Australia, and other countries worldwide.

Features and Performance

With Twin Turbo (dual motor) speed, the best on-road chassis Taiyo / Tyco ever made (shared with the Twin Turbo Lamborghini, Ferrari 348, and Marlboro Indy), excellent build quality, and lasting good looks, this is one beautiful, fast, and highly sought after model!

Specifications:

  • Incredibly detailed body with licenced decals / sponsorships
  • 9.6V Turbo Battery Pack
  • Front Wishbone Suspension
  • Rear Shocks
  • Dual Mabuchi 280 Motors driving the rear axle
  • Rear Differential
  • Pistol Grip Controller
  • Chrome Wheels and Rubber On-Road Tires
  • Incredible detail in the body, licensed decals / sponsorships just like the real IndyCars

This Twin Turbo Valvoline is perhaps only topped by the Marlboro IndyCar, though it depends on your personal tastes, with the paint job on the Valvoline clearly better quality, however the striking red on the Marlboro does also look great, so long as you don’t look too closely!

Recommendation

The Valvoline IndyCar is one of those absolute classic Tyco R/C cars, somewhere in or very near the Top 10. They are’nt super rare, but also aren’t common, so for a collector these are obtainable and still valuable. If you can find a nice one, go for it!

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    VALUE / PRICE HISTORY

    Average Price

    $50.90

    Highest Price

    $100.00

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

    DatePriceConditionTypeTitle
    05 Nov 2023$9.99UsedBuyTyco rc 1999 mark martin nascar valvoline #6 rc car canned heat 96476-0970 96473
    09 Sep 2023$36.51UsedAuctionVintage tyco rc car - nascar valvoline #75
    09 Sep 2023$36.51UsedAuctionVintage tyco rc car - nascar valvoline #75
    30 Aug 2023$33UsedAuctionVintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc car with controller and charger
    30 Aug 2023$33UsedAuctionVintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc car with controller and charger
    30 Aug 2023$33UsedAuctionVintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc car with controller and charger
    15 Aug 2023$75UsedBuyVintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc , good condition (parts or repair)
    15 Aug 2023$75UsedBuyVintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc , good condition (parts or repair)
    15 Aug 2023$75UsedBuyVintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc , good condition (parts or repair)
    28 Oct 2022$100Usedor Best OfferCar only, no controller (bundle at 200, halved)
    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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