Factory Five-Traxxas R/C Hot Rod & Truck Now Available!

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

Building a Factory Five? Check out these cool Factory Five Remote Control ’35 Hot Rod Trucks and ’33 Hot Rods!

They are 1/10 scale Traxxas brand RC cars with speed up to 30+mph (50+kph). It comes fully assembled, with a TQ™ 2.4GHz Radio System, XL-5® Electronic Speed Control, Titan® 12T 550 motor. This model is fitted with a 4-Tec 3.0 AWD chassis, custom graphics, front grille, side mirrors, front plus rear LED lights, and low-profile suspension for handling precision.

The Hot Rod Truck is available in silver or red. Digitally scanned from Factory Five’s own ’35 Hot Rod Truck. Order Here.

The Hot Rod is available in red or blue. Digitally scanned from Factory Five’s own ’33 full-fendered Hot Rod Coupe. Order Here.

Appreciate the essence of the ’35 Hot Rod Truck and ’33 Hot Rod, and have some fun with this RC car.

*Battery and charger included.

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