Tamiya 24130 - 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper Racing  [24130]

This outstanding design allowed 80percent of general vehicle size for driver and passenger space, which supplied space for four big adults become seated comfortably. Its patented "Hydrolastic" four wheel separate suspension system system ended up being another of its exceptional innovations. This wonderfully balanced vehicle also performed well on racing circuits, and John Cooper of British rushing popularity, souped-up the engine and introduced it on public while the Morris Mini Cooper. A number of modification began in 1961 using a 997cc, 55hp engine accompanied by a 1071cc, 67.5hp version plus in 1963 the popular 1275cc, 75hp vehicle arrived on the scene. Your competition version was known as the "Works Mini" and utilized a 1293cc powerplant, which filled the 1300cc course requirement, and put away 91hp.

The race Mini proved its prospective by dominating events held in 1964 & 65. It won the 1967, 1300cc class name in the British Saloon automobile Championships (BSCC), the 1968 European Touring Vehicle Challenge, and once again clinched the BSCC title that same year. With its numerous track and rally successes, the Mini Cooper is a true motorsports treasure.