Tamiya 1:24 - Morris Minin Cooper- Racing 24130

Another treat from Tamiya. Here they proudly show off an updated new edition of item number 24130 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper Racing with updated decals, instructions and packaging.

Introduced in October 1959, the Morris Mini was a departure from car design of the time. Using a 2-box style, they produced a compact four-seater car about 3 metres long that used a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout. It originally had an 848cc, 34bhp engine, allowing a top speed of 115km/h.

This unique design provided space for four large adults to sit comfortably. The patented ‘Hydrolastic’ four-wheel independent suspension system, introduced in 1964 to replace the previous very compact rubber cone system, was another excellent innovation. This superbly balanced car also performed well on racetracks, and John Cooper, of British racing fame, improved the engine and introduced it as the Morris Mini Cooper.

A series of modifications began in 1961 with a 997cc engine, followed by a 998cc engine in the Cooper, then a 1071cc, 67.5hp Cooper S in 1963. In 1964 the popular 1275cc, 75hp car was released, along with a special 970cc racing version. Competition versions of the 1275S and 970S were often known as "Works Minis", with the 1275S being modified to have a 1293cc engine, which met the requirement for the 1300cc class, producing 91hp.

The Racing Mini proved its potential by dominating the races held in 1964 and 1965. It won the 1300cc class title in the 1967 British Saloon Car Championship (BSCC), the European Touring Car Championship in 1968, and again secured the BSCC title the same year. With its many successes on the track and in rallying, the Mini Cooper is a true motorsport gem.

Info on Morris Mini Cooper Racing – 24130
• This is a 1:24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 129 mm, width: 66 mm, height: 56 mm.
• The shape of the Morris Mini Cooper Racing is rendered with style.
• Includes updated decals, including two additional license plates and masking stickers