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The Most Influential Car of the 1980s Was an EV, and Only 15 Inches Long
Key takeaways
- Team Associated's RC10 launched in 1984 and helped usher in the golden age of radio-controlled (RC) cars.
- Sean Rice|Car and Driver From the May/June 2026 issue of Car and Driver.
- The lull between Atari's fall and Nintendo's rise was a sweet spot for catering to consumers' hunger for hands-on fun and desire to spend their disposable income.
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Team Associated's RC10 launched in 1984 and helped usher in the golden age of radio-controlled (RC) cars.
Sean Rice|Car and Driver From the May/June 2026 issue of Car and Driver.
The lull between Atari's fall and Nintendo's rise was a sweet spot for catering to consumers' hunger for hands-on fun and desire to spend their disposable income. That's where Team Associated's RC10 radio-controlled car came in.
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