Tamiya Avante 1988 - worth buying?

[FoxRaCing]

Been offered a 1988 Avante in extremely good condition! Includes original box, manual, spare parts etc! 

Whats the going rate for this Tamiya as I am aware its one of the super rare ones. I have looked on ebay but are these realistic prices?!

Just wanted to know whether its worth investing in? Any help appreciated

[Willy iine]

I would check eBay for market prices but I believe they go from like $500 - $1200.   

If it's in like new condition I'd be prepared to pay on the high side. 

[moffman]

All depends upon the condition I'm in final stages of rebuilding my original avante and it was in really good shape but still cost me an absolute fortune for the original parts I needed and time is another thing you will need plenty of! so if you are looking to get an original just make sure it's as complete as it possible can be which means you probably going to pay top dollar for!, an avante original and re-release is always worth investing in👍

[FoxRaCing]

Heres some pics of the Avante in question!

[mongoose1983]

Awesome. Nothing more to say.

[FoxRaCing]

Unfortunately its sold I wasn't fast enough!!!! Grrr

[moffman]

Go for it!......what a stunning original definitely go for that beauty!

[Willy iine]

43 minutes ago, FoxRaCing said:

Unfortunately its sold I wasn't fast enough!!!! Grrr

Oh noes!

[moffman]

12 hours ago, FoxRaCing said:

Unfortunately its sold I wasn't fast enough!!!! Grrr

It was obviously a good price and it looked by the photos in brilliant condition? Uh well

[FoxRaCing]

It sold for 500 euros!!! 

[Wez-li]

16 hours ago, FoxRaCing said:

It sold for 500 euros!!! 

Bit much imo.

I sold a boxed (boxart) '88 for £385 and unboxed (none boxart) for £290.