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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!
Side Profile of the Tyco R/C 9.6V Twin Turbo Valvoline Indycar
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!
This average price is based on 10 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
05 Nov 2023
$9.99
Used
Buy
Tyco rc 1999 mark martin nascar valvoline #6 rc car canned heat 96476-0970 96473
09 Sep 2023
$36.51
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco rc car - nascar valvoline #75
09 Sep 2023
$36.51
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco rc car - nascar valvoline #75
30 Aug 2023
$33
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc car with controller and charger
30 Aug 2023
$33
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc car with controller and charger
30 Aug 2023
$33
Used
Auction
Vintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc car with controller and charger
15 Aug 2023
$75
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc , good condition (parts or repair)
15 Aug 2023
$75
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc , good condition (parts or repair)
15 Aug 2023
$75
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco 9.6v valvoline formula one rc , good condition (parts or repair)
28 Oct 2022
$100
Used
or Best Offer
Car 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.