Tamiya 24048 - 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Rally  [24048]

In regards to the Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Rally:

• The basic design came from Sir Alec Issigonis, a British subject from Greece, in 1959. To that particular John Cooper, of racing popularity souped up the engine plus it ended up being so well gotten by the B.M.C. (British engine Company) they produced it in quantity, providing it the name of Morris Mini Cooper, and therein lies the saga associated with Monte Mini. At first, the Morris Mini ended up being a comfortable, lightweight, concerning the city, automobile, which was simple to drive and park. It may carry four large English men easily or four instead stout English Women. This has a high rate of about 87 mph, however it could down perform the truly amazing Porsches.

  Soon after its release tot h public, the Morris Mini Cooper was recognized as a perhaps excellent rally vehicle, because of its good performance on slippery areas. The yearly Monte Carlo Rally is held through the harsh winters of Europe and this small vehicle had been so easy to carry out on snowy surfaces because of its front wheel drive, that many of them began to be developed for racing. The famed Porsche 911 could easily overtake it on a dry program, however the Mini soon overtakes it regarding the curves and damp slippery areas. The Mini Cooper's first Monte Carlo win was in 1964, after which they made it happen again in 1965. In addition they won the next year in 66, using the very first three places, but had been disqualified when they were found to own aux-lights that were against the rules of the time. They came back once again in 1967 with Aaltonen and Liddon winning in a Mini Cooper 1275S, therefore affirming and atoning the previous many years of disgrace of disqualification. With this battle, 4 aux-lights had been installed while watching radiator grill, as well as the racing quantity plate (177) was moved to just over the windshield. On its roof was mounted a provider to haul the spare tires required. This battle needed a usage of no more than eight tires with of them continued or inside the vehicle itself. Both front side and back windshields had defrosters added for the cool environment of the competition. Yes, the Mini won once more, and it is interesting to note that no British car has won the Monte Carlo rally since that time.