Offered for sale from a local estate collection: an exceptionally rare, collector-grade Robitronic BR50 1/8 scale 4WD nitro desert / trophy truck (Factory Part #R39081 - original MSRP $725).


A premium Austrian-designed competition platform co-developed with Axial, sharing the heavy-duty drivetrain and suspension architecture of the legendary Robitronic Mantis. Extremely difficult to find complete with the original factory body, functional roof-mounted spare tire, and big-block power.


Sold strictly AS-IS / FOR PARTS OR COMPLETE TUNE-UP & RESTORATION. Please review all high-resolution photos closely and assume it will need routine cleaning, fluid service, and tuning before firing up.


SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS:

- Chassis: 1/8 scale heavy-gauge red-anodized aluminum chassis plate with red-alloy upper deck braces and shock towers.

- Engine: Original factory-spec Axial 4.6 (.28) Big Block nitro engine with oversized finned cooling head, pull starter, and high-flow dual-stage angled air filter.

- Drivetrain: Full-time shaft-driven 4WD with heavy-duty steel outdrives, floating differential cases, and dual disc brakes.

- Exhaust: Tuned black aluminum expansion chamber exhaust pipe with curved header.

- Suspension: Massive threaded-body aluminum coilover oil shocks on all four corners.

- Radio Gear: Upgraded with a Traxxas TQ Link 2.4GHz digital pistol-grip transmitter (no vintage AM crystals needed).

- Scale Detailing: Complete original Robitronic BR50 trophy truck body with factory livery, fender vents, and functional fifth spare tire mounted on the rear roof deck.


KNOWN OBSERVATIONS & DEFECTS:

- Engine Untested: The Axial .28 nitro engine is untested. It has not been turned over, compression is unverified, and it has sat in storage. Sold as non-running for tune-up or rebuild.

- Radio Gear Untested: Servos and Traxxas 2.4GHz transmitter have not been powered on with batteries or bench-tested.

- Missing Accessories: Does not include nitro fuel, fuel filler bottle, glow igniter, or AA batteries.

- Cosmetic Condition: The body shell has light surface scuffs, race decals, and age patina. The chassis shows residual dried fuel and dust around the engine bay consistent with past running.


Please inspect all photos carefully—the exact rare Robitronic truck and transmitter shown are what will be securely packaged and delivered.


SHIPPING:

Calculated shipping based on buyer location. Heavy, oversized 1/8 scale vehicle—carefully packed in a sturdy box with generous bubble wrap and cushioning to ensure the body, spare tire mount, and suspension arrive in pristine condition.