What's that car?

[Supergreg]

A friend of mine got hold of a vintage looking car, but we don't have a clue what it is. I didn't hold it in my hands yet, so can only judge from the pictures. What do you think?

[wildoliver]

Tamiya or Kyosho at a guess.

I could believe it is a toyota celica/porsche 959 tamiya. But not sure it looks quite right.

[Supergreg]

thanks, but it's no Tamiya Celica/Porsche. I got one myself so I'm pretty sure.

The shocks look like Gold option house, but the car does not appear in the Kyosho catalogues back to 1988.

[DCM]

Nikko Super Sprint I think http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_m...51586&id=11629

[purpletimbo]

it's either a Nikko Super Sprint or a Dandy dash, same basic car, few more hop ups on the super sprint, I have 2 dandys one super if you want to compare
Should be 4WD with a Bridgestone belt to a front 3 planet gear diff, an MSC very similar to early Kyoshos with clear cover, and low down positioning for receiver and steering throttle.


Super sprint
and dandy dash

[Supergreg]

That was quick! Guys you are ace.

thanks a lot.

[BORMAC]

These were the common type of Nikko that were aroind back in the day,then there was conversion kit which transformed the car into a real racer. Im fortunate enough to own one too- The Nikko 'BRAT'.

[purpletimbo]

Yep, Brat Works packs were the hop ups, 2 packs, one took a dandy up to super standard second took either into full competition spec, made them a real contender, packs were about $30 in the day, saw one at $500 once now


(credit to funkymojo for pics of his kits)

[BORMAC]

Ive raced my BRAT in a couple of vintage meets now, sporting a 14 double the car really is a dream to drive. A little harder on the landings than I'd like but the car drives very neutraly. Appart from the diff outdrives wearing quite badly I'd say this car would have made a fine race car back in the day. My car's far from retired and I intend to make some more meets with it in the future.Great buggy with a sexy sleak and tough body shell to-boot!

[hardrider]

I'd like that Spec 2 conversion....

[SHY]

"Dandy Dash" - LOL!!! Priceless!

[Nick Goodall]

This car was the first "decent" R/C car i'd ever seen, two lads round the corner from me had them for Xmas and i was given a MadCap - We used to race up and down the road daily until they discovered a local Club that ran indoors so i went up there with them and never looked back

[Kopite]

christ Nick, that is EXACTLY how i got involved in it too

...except my mates had Tamiya Hornets, and i chose a Tamiya Falcon

oh the days

[Welshy40]

Craig Harris got a Super sprint and it looked like a bit of fun so I got one as well, didnt last long as it wasnt up to the standards, but boy was it fun to drive, and it took some abuse.

[purpletimbo]

have you got it yet?
I just picked up nearly a whole one for bits
If you need any spares I might be able to help.
I have the manual scanned as well.