TAMIYA 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I (24039)

[A small masterpiece born in England]

Maurice Mini Minor, a British small car born in 1959. The 850cc 4-cylinder engine is placed horizontally on the front to drive the front wheel. Adopting a groundbreaking layout with transmissions and differentials under the engine, we secured a large interior space that can accommodate 4 adults. The Mini, which appeared as a car that had never been seen before, was popular as a representative popular car in Britain, and various variations were born. Among them, the Cooper 1275S is the most high-performance model announced in 1964. This model, which was born with the cooperation of John Cooper, who is known for the development of racing cars, has increased the engine displacement to 1275cc, equipped with a twin cab, a maximum power of 75 horsepower, and a maximum speed of 155 km/h. In addition, the front brake is disc-type and the foot area is strengthened. The Mini, which has improved driving performance by tuning each part, has also been very active in motor sports such as rallying and touring car racing.

[Model essentials]

★This is a high-performance model of the masterpiece car mini, Cooper 1275S's 1/24 scale, plastic model assembly kit. ★Total length 130mm, total width 61mm, total height 56mm. ★Model the attractive style as it is in the actual car. ★Precision reproduction of auxiliary machines, including horizontal 4-cylinder engines, etc. ★The bonnet can be opened and closed. You can observe the compactly organised mechanism even after completion. ★Front and rear bumpers, mirrors, bonnet ornaments, etc. are plated parts. ★The interior, such as unique instrument panels and door pockets, is also vividly expressed. ★The chassis, such as the suspension and drive system, is also finished with a sense of precision. ★In addition to metres, the pattern of the checker flag that decorates the roof is prepared with a large-format slide decal.