Collecting Cars x TAMIYA GR Yaris

Tribute specs of the actual car revealed ahead of the RC

Collecting Cars, based in the UK, is an online auction site specialising in cars, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With operations not only in the UK but also in Australia, Hong Kong and Europe, Collecting Cars boasts over 17,500 items on offer at any one time, and has achieved sales of over £700 million (138,486,600,000 yen) to date.

This time, Collecting Cars has collaborated with Tamiya ahead of the Christmas season. They will release the “1/10 Collecting Cars x Tamiya GR Yaris” in a limited run of 25 units. The car features a special color scheme that pays homage to the “1/10 RC Volkswagen Off-Roader” that was released in 1979.

Collecting Cars will unveil a life-size Toyota GR Yaris, a tribute to the Volkswagen off-roader, at the 2024 Worldwide Coffee Run. A video of British Touring Car Championship racing driver Jake Hill at the wheel and drifting has been released on their official YouTube channel.

Perfect reproduction of the Volkswagen Off-Roader’s coloring

Featuring a waterproof design and sturdy metal parts, the 1/10 RC Volkswagen Off-Roader became a global hit upon its release in 1979, and was re-released in 2010 as a 30th anniversary model. Collecting Cars has recreated the full-scale GR Yaris in the livery of the Volkswagen Off-Roader in 1/10 scale.

The 1/10 Collecting Cars x Tamiya GR Yaris, limited to 25 units worldwide, is based on the proven M-05 chassis and features a lightweight semi-monocoque resin frame, four-wheel double wishbone suspension, and front and rear friction dampers. It also comes with a Collecting Cars special “Volkswagen Off-Roader Sticker Pack” that perfectly recreates the car’s color scheme.

It’s easy to assemble, and its low center of gravity design makes it easy to maneuver, delivering serious driving performance that adults can enjoy. It’s currently on sale at the online shop below for 325 pounds (approximately 64,000 yen excluding shipping) per unit. Collecting Cars also offers shipping worldwide, including to Japan.

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