Tamiya 24048 Mini Cooper 1275S Rally (1/24)

Tamiya 24048 Mini Cooper 1275S Rally in 1:24 scale is a high-quality plastic assembly model faithfully recreating the legendary British rally car that achieved spectacular success in the 1960s. This kit is designed for all automotive and classic rally enthusiasts who value precision details and historical authenticity accurately reproduced in miniature.

Historical Description and Use

The Mini Cooper 1275S, produced by the British company BMC (British Motor Corporation), was one of the most recognizable rally cars of the postwar period in Europe. Thanks to its compact dimensions, sporty suspension, and powerful 1275 cc engine, this vehicle dominated the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964, 1965, and 1967, winning first place in the general classification. The model was used intensively from the early 1960s until the 1970s, primarily in the United Kingdom and throughout Western Europe. The Mini Cooper 1275S Rally has permanently secured its place in the history of motorsport in the postwar era, also known as the era of classic car rallies.

Model Details

• Scale: 1/24
• Country of use: United Kingdom and Western Europe
• Historical period: 1960s, Monte Carlo Rally era (postwar period/until the 1970s)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The model includes details reproducing both the exterior and interior of the vehicle (bucket seats, cockpit, spare wheel)
• Decal elements allowing you to recreate original race number markings
• Engine mock-up and suspension details for self-assembly
• Step-by-step pictorial instruction included
• Product does not include glue and paints
• Category: plastic car assembly model kit

Who Is It Recommended For?

We especially recommend the Tamiya 24048 Mini Cooper 1275S Rally model for automotive modeling enthusiasts, collectors of classic rally cars, and intermediate to advanced modelers. The build difficulty level is rated at 3 on a scale of 1-5, making it a perfect ambitious project that will decorate any motorsport enthusiast's shelf.

By choosing this kit you are guaranteed Tamiya quality and the opportunity to create a faithful miniature of a cult car that will attract every automotive fan's attention.