I posted these photos in a different section under Ballarat Swap meet, but now I've had a closer look, these models were made in Japan by Daiya. Remote control via a cable. The red car is suffering from rust (just like a real mini), and both remote units are damaged. Can anyone tell me anything about them, eg what year approx?

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Can't help with info (Sports 850 should be able to when he sees this) but had to comment, very nice find! Hope you enjoyed the swap meet, I made it to Bendigo but with Phillip Island coming up thought I would be pushing my luck at home going to this one! Will have a look at the other thread. Cheers.

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Flute - 68 MK I Cooper S
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Member: International Mini Model Collectors Club

Not a hell of lot of info about them except they are scarceish (I have a near identical yellow one only mine isn't remote controled , just battery powered) , Daiya made them as remote control , basic battery powered and I believe friction powered as well . Detail's pretty good and they look great on display , pretty good score all round really

I had a thread on the IMMCC about it when I first found mine a few years ago but I can't find it now . If you want to know more I would suggest heading over there and asking .

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Intersting the chose 1973 on the Monte plates, would that most likely be the year of manufacture?

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Flute - 68 MK I Cooper S
Member: VMCI #2474
Member: International Mini Model Collectors Club