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I see a lot of the vintage tamiya stuff come through the door at my store and have always looked for a place to see what they really are. I look forward to conversing with you all on the finer points of vintage tamiya. This super champ is current;ly for sale at my store.

Welcome, Rob. Can I conclude you run a hobby shop?
Nice Super Champ! Is the hot rod shell the one that goes with it or is there an original also present?
When is comes to discussing the finer points of vintage Tamiya, you are certainly in the right place...

this is the body that came in with it. any idea on a true value? ebay is showing around 350-400

interresting setup, the wheels look like nice hopups and the front suspension has been modified.

front suspension mod how so? just so i know

Hi Rob, welcome at TB. The value you mention sounds about right for an all original Super Champ. The real pricey and rare items would be the body set,decals, rear bumper (weak point),rear shock (always leak) and speed control. To retore your SC to the 350-400 mark will demand a bit of patient hunting and $$$$$. If you can get it for real cheap to restore the SC is absolutely super fun in the dirt.
Marius

what do you think value is as stands

robsextremerc wrote:

front suspension mod how so?

Pics say the most in this case...

first thought the body was a 58174 Street Devil

but I think it is another hotrod body.


and here is the manual

robsextremerc wrote:

what do you think value is as stands

Based on completed items on Ebay, I would say the value of yours is somewhere between USD 150 and 200.
As mentioned above, the original body is usually the trigger for higher prices.