{"product_id":"hpi-racing-venture18-1-18-truck-1985-toyota-hilux-sr5-black-160800","title":"HPI Racing Venture18 1\/18 Truck 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 – Black (160800)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHPI Racing Venture18 1\/18 Truck 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 – Black (160800)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1\/18 Scale Electric 4WD Rock Crawler \/ Trail Truck • Ready‑to‑Run (Brushed)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPI Racing Venture18 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 (160800)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers classic scale realism and capable trail performance in a compact \u003cstrong\u003e1\/18 scale Ready‑to‑Run\u003c\/strong\u003e package. Finished in a stealthy \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e factory livery, this officially licensed Hilux SR5 captures vintage off‑road style while offering a durable, easy‑to‑drive crawler platform that’s perfect for indoor courses, backyard trails, and light outdoor obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version features a \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed power system\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it smooth, controllable, and especially well suited for beginners and scale enthusiasts who value precision over raw speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Legendary Off‑Road Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 is renowned for its rugged design and off‑road heritage. HPI’s scale body accurately recreates the boxy proportions, classic grille, and timeless pickup styling that made the Hilux an icon. 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