No. 235 Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk.I [英國: 奧斯汀 - 迷你]

[Rediscovering the Enduring Charm of a Masterpiece Small Car]

The Mini, which debuted in 1959 and remained beloved for 41 years until 2000 without a model change, was initially sold under two brands: Austin and Morris.

It featured a revolutionary two-box design with a front engine and front-wheel drive, and despite its length of just over 3 meters, it secured enough interior space for four adults by placing 10-inch wheels at the four corners of the body.

As a great pioneer of small, mass-market cars, it offered high practicality and nimble handling, leading to the successive appearance of high-performance versions.

Among them, the Austin Mini Cooper 1275S, introduced in 1964, featured a 1275cc engine with twin carburetors and various tuning components, producing a maximum output of 75 horsepower.

It attracted attention in motorsports as well, further increasing the Mini's popularity.

[Model Specifications]

★ This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Cooper 1275S, a high-performance version of the masterpiece Mini.

★ Length 127 mm, Width 61 mm, Height 56 mm.

★ A compact and cute style is realistically modeled.

★ The transversely mounted 4-cylinder engine and auxiliary equipment are also reproduced. The hood can be opened and closed with a hinge, allowing you to observe the condensed mechanism even after completion.

★ The front and rear bumpers, mirrors, and wheel caps are chrome-plated parts.

★ The interior is also realistically expressed, including the unique instrument panel and door pockets.

★ The chassis is also finished with a high degree of precision, including the distinctive front and rear suspension and exhaust pipes.

★ In addition to the meters, the Union Jack pattern decorating the roof and the white line on the hood are provided as waterslide decals.

[First Release Month]

July 2001