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About the Austin Mini Cooper 1275S. Mk.I
Genius designer Sir Alec
Issigonis was the driving force behind the quintessential British automobile,
the Mini. In 1959, the British Motor Company released two versions of the Mini
based on their Morris and Austin brands-the Morris Mini Minor and the Austin
Seven. The most salient characteristic of the Mini was its roominess. Despite a
3m body length, the Mini could comfortably fit four large adults with room to
spare. This economy of space was accomplished by using a compact two-box layout,
which positioned the transmission and gearbox in the oil sump. Four-wheel
independent suspension and small diameter 10" wheels ensured a low and balanced
ride. The popularity of the Mini grew and soon the Mk.II and Mk.III versions
were born. In 1961, John Cooper of British racing fame souped-up the engine and
introduced it to the public as the Morris Mini Cooper. Later, the Mini Cooper S
was also created for race and rally participation. The finest version of the "S"
type, the Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I was released in 1964. It featured a 1275cc
engine and was entered in the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally, among many higher-powered
opponents. What it lacked in power, it made up for in nimbleness, taking the
overall victory in the '64, '65 and '67 races. Both the Morris and Austin
versions of the Mini Cooper S were built, differing from each other only in
grill design and emblem. And while a new version of Mini was announced in
September 2000, the worldwide popularity of the original Mini remains as strong
as ever.
Model Specifications
- Scale: 1/24, overall length: 129mm, overall
width: 58mm.
- This model features the standard model not
equipped with option parts.
- Chrome plated parts included for the unique
Austin grill.
- Authentically reproduced 4-cylinder engine
sits below moveable bonnet.
- Front and rear emblem reproduced with metal
transfer marks.
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TS-14 - Black |
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TS-7 - Racing White |
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TS-8 - Italian Red |
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X-1 - Black |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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X-11 - Chrome Silver |
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X-12 - Gold Leaf |
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X-18 - Semi Gloss
Black |
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X-2 - White |
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X-26 - Clear Orange |
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X-27 - Clear Red |
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X-4 - Blue |
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X-5 - Green |
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X-6 - Orange |
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X-7 - Red |
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X-8 - Lemon Yellow |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-14 - J.A. Grey |
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XF-16 - Flat Aluminum |
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XF-19 - Sky Grey |
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XF-2 - Flat White |
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XF-5 - Flat Green |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-7 - Flat Red |
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