LIMITED EDITION: Collecting Cars X Tamiya GR Yaris

Collecting Cars Teams Up With Tamiya On ‘Sand Scorcher’ GR Yaris

It’s official; the latest livery chosen for our well-known Toyota GR Yaris company car is a fantastic tribute to the iconic Tamiya R/C Sand Scorcher. Not only that, but the official collaboration will also see a very small number of ‘Collecting Cars Limited Edition’ R/C GR Yaris models available for purchase to complement the launch.

The latest refresh of our GR Yaris is a homage to one of the most beloved automotive toys. 

First produced by Tamiya just in time for Christmas 1979, the R/C Sand Scorcher was itself a tribute to the ‘Baja Bug’ modified VW Beetles. Its characterful and waterproof design, combined with robust metal components and running gear, meant it became an instant classic. In 2010, Tamiya launched a 30th anniversary model, introducing this icon to a new generation of enthusiasts.

In collaboration with Tamiya, Collecting Cars revealed the new GR Yaris ‘Sand Scorcher’ livery earlier this year at their Worldwide Coffee Run event at Bicester Heritage. Tamiya and Collecting Cars have now announced a low-volume run of ‘Limited Edition’ R/C GR Yaris models, which will be available to purchase. These exclusive models will come with the Collecting Cars ‘Sand Scorcher’ sticker pack.

Based on Tamiya’s M-05 chassis, the GR Yaris model has a lightweight and easy-to-assemble semi-monocoque resin frame, while the gearbox, motor, battery pack, receiver, servo and ESC are positioned to give the car a low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution. The Tamiya GR Yaris also features double wishbone suspension on all four corners, plus front and rear friction dampers.