BMC Mini Countryman (485)

Name: BMC Mini Countryman (485)
Brand: Corgi Model Club USA
SKU: CORGI014X
Price: 45.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$45.99

This feature-laden Mini Countryman model was an all-new tooling despite its similarity with the earlier (448) Mini Police Van. A bold release from the Corgi team, the star feature was undoubtedly its roof-mounted surf board, complete with a plastic surfer figure. Jewelled headlights and an aerial completed the look. It was introduced into the range in 1965 and stayed in production until 1969.

Despite being manufactured for four years it was only ever painted aqua green. In an additional note for Mini enthusiasts, there were two versions of the actual car. Morris-badged Minis were known as the Traveller, whereas Corgi chose to model the near-identical Austin variant, the Countryman.

Size:
Length: 80mm Width: 35mm Height: 43mm (inc surfboards)
Length: 3 1/8in Width: 1 3/8in Height: 1 6/8in (inc surfboards)

Scale: 1:42

All our Corgi Toys replicas are authentic and faithful to the originals and come with their own numbered certificate of authenticity.

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A Swingin’ Addition to any Beach Lover’s Collection

The original version of this, like the Corgi Model Club version, is a fun little car, but the real fun comes when you add the surfer dude and the fun colorful box. Buying a vintage version of this car, complete with surfer, boards and box, can get pretty spendy, but this reasonably priced version packs all the fun of the original. My collection is mostly vintage, with some Corgi Model Club additions, too. The Corgi Model Club versions fit right in with the vintage Corgi Toys.

Well appointed model

This reissue is beautiful. It is top notch and is well done.

Gnarly!

Nicely executed!

BMC Mini Countryman (485)

Faithful replica

Just like the one I had BITD. Lost my surfer back then but I remember the surfboards being tan, not burgundy. Excellent paint and details. Thank you!

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We’re fans, first and foremost. The Corgi Model Club Online Shop is where we can show off our fantastic re-issue models that launch every month and add to our growing collection of gifts for those wanting to re-live special childhood memories. At Corgi Model Club, we believe that if it’s not something that ignites your passion, then it’s probably not something worth doing in the first place.

This approach to business drives everything we do in researching, creating and promoting these fantastic diecast models. We work closely with Hornby PLC every step of the way to re-create products that our collectors are proud to own.

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