Revell, Malibu Grand Prix kit

[Ben]

Hey guys and gals, I had a couple of the Revell, 1/25 Snap Together Malibu Grand Prix kits from 1980 when they first came out that included the long bed Toyota pickup, trailer and Mirage race car but all that remains are some of the pickup parts.

I have been watching Ebay for a long time hoping to get another one but I don't remember ever seeing one on there?????? I have seen the trailer and race car built up in one auction and later the pickup appeared as a built up by itself in another auction but I've never seen an unbuilt, complete kit go up for auction? Anyone else seen one?

What's strange is that Revell made several of these "combo" type kits like "The Sand Man", "The Ridge Runner", "The River Rat", etc. and I've seen these kits many times but never the Malibu Grand Prix set?

Edited August 15, 2011 by Ben

[Ben]

Hey guys and gals, I had a couple of the Revell, 1/25 Snap Together Malibu Grand Prix kits from 1980 when they first came out that included the long bed Toyota pickup, trailer and Mirage race car but all that remains are some of the pickup parts.

I have been watching Ebay for a long time hoping to get another one but I don't remember ever seeing one on there?????? I have seen the trailer and race car built up in one auction and later the pickup appeared as a built up by itself in another auction but I've never seen an unbuilt, complete kit go up for auction? Anyone else seen one?

What's strange is that Revell made several of these "combo" type kits like "The Sand Man", "The Ridge Runner", "The River Rat", etc. and I've seen these kits many times but never the Malibu Grand Prix set?

Ok, I was finally able to add the pic.

[Nova-ss]

Ben,

Sorry I don't have any or know of any but I'll check my connections and see if any of them guys here have any parts or whole kits.I never bought any of them.I guess the kit is a fun kit for ya? Thank ya,Chris

[Tonioseven]

I still have my Malibu Grand Prix racing license. Lol.

[Junkman]

I remember these kits well, toy shops were full of them. But now they are all but gone. Haven't seen one in years.

[car lover 1996]

I have never seen one of these kits. It looks pretty cool!

[Dr. Cranky]

I agree, I had not seen one of these. Just for the kart alone, I am sure someone would be willing to pay quite a bit. Congrats and enjoy it.

[LAone]

havent seen one of these since i started building and that was over 20 years ago! i know i would like to buy that kit if i had the chance.

[Rick Schmidt]

Scale Equipment Ltd. casts several of the Revell "things on trailer" series, but not this one.

I'd love to see Revell re-pop just the trailer stuff from those kits and put them in one box. They did a bunch of nice recreational stuff, but the things towing the trailers weren't nearly as interesting.

Ya know I was thinkin the same. The Manufacturers could market trailers and such from their older kits. I Know I'd be interested in buyin a few smaller trailers and such without having to also buy a car I don't want

[Ben]

Ben,

Sorry I don't have any or know of any but I'll check my connections and see if any of them guys here have any parts or whole kits.I never bought any of them.I guess the kit is a fun kit for ya? Thank ya,Chris

Hey Chris, yeah, this is one of those kits that I want just to have it. The little Virage race car is pretty detailed and builds into a neat little replica. The Toyota isn't really detailed but that was the second real vehicle I owned so I think it's kinda cool.