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Originally Posted by Robbiejuk
Wasn't there a fully tricked up version of the intruder by Classic models? I always wanted one of those, but made do with my Lazer ZX in the end.
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Hello all! My first post on here. I just typed Tomy Intruder into Google to see what would come up. Just wanted to see if there was anything online about it for a wee trip down memory lane.
And here we are!
Anyway, Classic Models sure did do a super tricked out version of the Intruder. I raced one of the first ones in the country throughout a full Scottish Championship season. I can't remember which year it was, but I do remember getting the micky taken by my fellow racers at the time.
'What in the world is that?'
'It's a Tomy Intruder.'
'A TOMY!!??'
'Yup.'
'But they make toys...'etc etc.
They ribbed me for about as long as it took me to pop it on the track and do a few laps.... Different story then....
The Tomy was a fabulous looking car, fast, stable and pretty reliable.
Geoff, at Classic, then got his hands on all these amazing anodised alloy hop up parts from Taiwan (I think). I didn't use all the parts available, but, as you can see from the photos, I used a few.
Fantastic car. Fond memories.
Jimmy