RC History
The hobby and sport of radio controlled cars, planes, and boats has been around for decades. Some RC history buffs collect vintage vehicles and others prefer to run "old school" RC cars. Explore the RC history of racing, building, modifying, and collecting whether you are new to the hobby or an avid RC enthusiast from way back.
Collecting Old RCs
If you have a passion for radio controlled vehicles and collecting, then collecting old RCs is something you might want to look into.
If you have a passion for radio controlled vehicles and collecting, then collecting old RCs is something you might want to look into.
History and Evolution of RC Cars
From the 1/8th scale pan cars of the mid-sixties to the international popularity of RC racing in the 90s and beyond, explore hobby-level RC history.
From the 1/8th scale pan cars of the mid-sixties to the international popularity of RC racing in the 90s and beyond, explore hobby-level RC history.
History of RC Pylon Racing
Writing for Model Airplane News, Hal deBolt recalls the development and evolution of RC airplane competition.
Writing for Model Airplane News, Hal deBolt recalls the development and evolution of RC airplane competition.
Kyosho RC Car History
Kyosho created the first RC car in Japan but they are known world-wide for their RC vehicles and racing. Here's a three-part series on the history of Kyosho and RCs.
Kyosho created the first RC car in Japan but they are known world-wide for their RC vehicles and racing. Here's a three-part series on the history of Kyosho and RCs.
Radio-controlled Car History
Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia has a fairly detailed description of the beginnings of model racing and the development of commercial RCs.
Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia has a fairly detailed description of the beginnings of model racing and the development of commercial RCs.
RC Car Museum
The site is in German. Here's a Google translation into English. The site has lots of pictures of pan chassis cars from the 80s and 90s.
The site is in German. Here's a Google translation into English. The site has lots of pictures of pan chassis cars from the 80s and 90s.
The Story Behind Team Associated
Much of RC history is wrapped up in the history of the manufacturers of RC vehicles, such as Team Associated. Here's a Timeline of their history and products.
Much of RC history is wrapped up in the history of the manufacturers of RC vehicles, such as Team Associated. Here's a Timeline of their history and products.