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This is my only Yokomo car and don’t know much about them. Looks like it’s been used very little if at all but missing some parts. Are you able to identify which model it is and year it was build? I would like to restore it as close to original as possible.

Yes, it's an 870c. Looks to have an aftermarket litesink bulkhead cap, and pretty much complete except for some battery posts and straps from what I can see.

OK, thanks! Yes, it’s missing one post and both straps. Also four link ends are not original and there is no front bumper. So if someone has any of those for sale please let me know.

This came with what I believe is Protech 4 body and matching pan. Is it correct for the car or should it be the one with scoop on the roof?

yes, the protech IV would be appropriate for the US release buggy (as seen in the RCCA ad blue buggy). The other body is also valid, I believe that would have been the C4/yz10 initial release. Perosnal preference. There are bumpers available as repros on ebay. As for rod ends, those are pretty much the toughest/most expensive parts to find in good shape for this series of cars. It looks like you have white ball cups, which are a good valid substitute. You are able to also find black captured rod ends from later yokomo buggies, but I think the ball cups would be more era correct.

I found a new set on ZC-400 rod ends(I hope they are the correct ones), all the battery posts and also wing mounts. So basically only things missing now are battery straps and the bumper. Did the original bumper have Yokomo logo? I found those 3D printed.

I like the protech IV body more but somehow feel that the other one suits the car better. I also have pink wheels for this car so I'm not sure this is US or Japanese version.

Very cool. Nice job finding the parts! Either body will work. I believe the front bumpers were only formed kydex, no special molding.