Fox....Rims Plated in14K Gold???

[losiXXXman]

Why is it that the Fox is SO sought after?? I want one myself, but every one that comes up on the bay fetches WAY more than I'd pay... Am I just too cheap? I don't even care about the gold rims, I want a runner not a model for the shelf.

[Lowgear]

I'm in the same boat as you are with them. They just fall into the desirable R/C category for whatever reason. Maybe due to all of the aftermarket options? Were they very popular during their time? That would have something to do with it as well.

[Mad Racer]

It's only just starting to hit the prices that i feel it should be.

I did try to sell my very good nic one just over a yr ago, that has nice gold rims, Front option sway bar. New tamiya dynatech 01R motor, Box and instructions. I couldn't get more than $200 for it .So withdrew the auction.

The Fox is truly a fantastic buggy and in stock can give the RC10 a real scare. Yes they were popular as they were half the price of the rc10 as well.
I think everyone thought it will get Re realised but i highly doubt it as it was the only chassis that didn't spawn into another 5 different models.

I really think Tamiya sold the moulds to a Taiwan company that made the Killer. A Fox clone right down to the box art.

It is the best Tamiya 2wd to the Dyna Storm i feel.

So if it fetches more you won't be dissapointed still. It's just getting to where they really deserve to be......

[Bormac]

I remember when the Fox was Tamiya's premier 2WD racer. It was quite the underdog back then and no doubt can still be a good vintage racer.
I know Mark's car is pretty hot on the race track too.

[delsami]

i totally disagree....the front suspension did not work and it took 10 screws to just get the chassis apart to get to the servo or speed control. my dad had a fox and it was superior to my frog tho........

[losiXXXman]

Since I want a runner anyway, I wouldn't even care if it were a clone. Anyone know the name of the manufacturer who did it? According to a TC member Robbe did one called the Cheyenne, but Robbe is out of Germany I believe. Actually, here is some more about the clone named the Killer:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=94868&id=14456

EDIT: The Robbe Cheyenne is NOT a Fox clone.

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=21687&id=37

[tiger1]

As far as I know, the wheels were plated in 24K gold, not 14K.