This Ford XC Cobra Coupe 1/3 Scale RC Car is all Kinds of Badass

Before you start to explore the world of remote control cars, you might think that the fun stops at those tiny little electric powered machines that you find toy aisle of whatever big box retailer it is that you find yourself shopping at. However, that doesn’t even begin to scrape the surface.

If you were to take a look at the real deal and bring the aforementioned cars up to the enthusiast who is deep into the world of RC, they would probably be pretty offended at this comparison. Some of these rigs get pretty serious and the price tags manage to build up to match.

This time, we check out a machine that is about as far from store-bought as one can possibly get. This custom creation is otherwise known as the Ford XC Cobra Coupe, it’s a one-third scale remote control car that’s powered by none other than a 49cc pocket bike engine and the result looks like an absolute blast.

Check out the video below as this wild child gets fired up and taken for a spin around the yard, tearing up some turf in the process. This thing really gives you a good idea of exactly what’s possible with some creativity, a nice set of tools, and a little bit of knowledge. Who wouldn’t want to pilot something this awesome?