Overview:Up for auction is a rare and highly collectible 1/10 scale radio-controlled Volkswagen New Beetle. This is an official Volkswagen merchandising release from the late 1990s (coinciding with the launch of the real car in 1998/1999).This unique collector's set combines an official factory-painted red VW New Beetle body shell, a high-quality Tamiya front-wheel-drive (FWD/FF) racing chassis (Item 58217), and official Dickie Toys German electronics/remote control.Condition & Functionality:Mechanical & Electronic Condition: Tested and 100% fully functional. It drives smoothly, steers perfectly, and the radio transmission is highly responsive.Aesthetics: The glossy red body shell is in beautiful condition with minimal signs of use, retaining its vibrant factory shine. Original silver Volkswagen-branded wheel caps are all present and intact.Chassis: Extremely clean undercarriage with almost no scratches or scuffs, indicating very low usage on rough surfaces. The rubber tires are in excellent shape.Battery & Power System:Features a very clean and versatile removable battery cartridge that holds 8x 1.5V AA standard batteries .The cartridge disconnects via a standard white Tamiya-type plug (2-pin molex). This means the car can alternatively run on standard 7.2V rechargeable RC battery packs if the buyer prefers.The battery compartment is pristine, completely dry, and 100% free of any old battery acid leakage or corrosion.What is included in this lot:Volkswagen New Beetle 1/10 RC Car (Red) with its original flexible grey antenna tube.Original Dickie Toys Remote Control (27 MHz / Band 2) complete with its original metallic telescopic antenna.Original Volkswagen Dealership Box (Official VW Accessory Part No. 1C0 019 000) showing light vintage shelf wear but structurally sound.Original Tamiya Technical Manual (Item 58217) and the mechanical speed controller assembly guide.A fantastic, complete, and hard-to-find vintage set for any Volkswagen enthusiast or RC model collector.Fast and secure shipping with tracking number provided.