Look what came in the mail yesterday from eBay!
It's a beautiful interpretation of a 1964 Cooper S as a Monte Carlo rally car, #177. "Dirtied up" to look like it just came in off the muddy roads for a quick stop. Solido, as most collectors know, is all about realism -- no cute tricks here like jeweled headlights. They applied considerable care to make this Mini look right given its purpose. It really stands out on the shelf.
Right-hand drive. Passenger doors open; engine bay or trunk do not open. :-( Steering wheel
turns front wheels. On top there's a spare tire carrier with 2 fresh sets ready to go. On the inside the driver's seat is Recarro (or Recarro-type; there's no identification) but the passenger/ navigator seat is the stock passenger type, a little more comfortable for the rider I suppose. This Rallye model is complete with Monte Carlo decals.
It's a beauty ... if such a thing could be said of a muddied up Mini!
Brand: Solido
Model: Cooper S Rallye
Scale: 1:16
Country of Manufacture: France
Vehicle Make: Mini Cooper
You really got yourself a prize there!
Posted by: Charlie - MOT Fleet | 04/03/2013 at 08:19 AM