VANGUARD : BMW AUSTIN SEVEN DELUXE THE 4th OLDEST SURVIVING MINI MODEL

Austin Se7en De Luxe, Farina Grey, A-A2S7/108: The Fourth Oldest Surviving Mini. Gladys Hobro bought XLL 27 new in 1959 and kept it until June 1986 but only used it when she and her family returned home to Bognor Regis from Khartoum, Sudan, where they were based. Second owner, Chichester-based David Gallimore, never started his intended restoration and offered the 30,041 mile car for sale in 2011. It was purchased, in the original but very rusty state modelled here, by three Mini enthusiasts from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, Richard Bremner, Bryan Smart and Robert Lancaster-Gaye. In 2012, having proved the car's production history, significance and originality, they consigned it, unrestored, to Bonham's auctioneers. They'd initially feared losing their Pounds 10,000 investment so were amazed when it sold for Pounds 40,250. Researched with the help of the BMIHT Gaydon. The MINI logo and the MINI wordmark are trademarks of BMW AG and are used under license. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size. See more

CORGI 1/76 AUSTIN MINI VAN

Corgi Trackside is a series of 1:76 scale die-cast model vehicles. The range features a great selection of vehicles including cars, emergency service vehicles, vans, trucks and construction machines. Corgi Trackside models are the ideal accompaniment to any steam and diesel era ‘00’ gauge model railway layout. Shop here

CORGI 1/36 BMW MINI COOPER S St ANDREWS FLAG HYPER BLUE METALLIC

As the New BMW Mini Cooper has grown in popularity so have the options available to the consumer and one of the popular area of accessorizing is in the choice of roof graphics.Ranging from pattern designs to novelty illustrations one of the favourite choices has been the national colours and this model shows the Scottish design on a Hyper Blue Cooper S  Shop here

CORY EYH MINI COOPER ROB STACEY RESTORATION MODEL & WORKSHOP DIORAMA

Following many years of competing in the gruelling world of international rallying the harsh conditions of mus, snow and ice have finally taken their toll of EYH, with the car showing signs of fatigue 2007 sees EYH taking a break from competition in order to be restored to its former glory of 1965. The restoration process involves the car being stripped back to a bare body shell, and then transported in order for the expert treatment of various panels which are to be repaired, welded or replaced. Only then after a thorough cleaning can the body be resprayed in its original colours of Tartan red with a black roof. Shop here

CORGI 1/36 LONDON 2012 GREST BRITISH CLASSICS MINI

Corgi are proud to introduce the first and only die cast collection to be inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which we hope becomes a lasting legacy of a monumental moment in sporting history. Whether it is a high end, authentically detailed Limited Edition piece or the start of a multi piece ‘collect them all’ series, there is something here for everyone.

The classic Morris Minor was launched in 1948, the year of the last Olympics to be hosted in London. It was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis who went on to design the iconically British Mini

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The first Mini was produced in Longbridge, Great Britain on the 3rd April 1959 with the 5,387,862nd and final Mini rolling off the production line in October 2000. BMW will transport athletes around the London 2012 in 4,000 cars, including the BMW MINI as one of six BMW models to be showcased during the Olympic Games. The world renowned BMW MINI has been produced since 2001.Shop here

VANGUARDS - AUSTIN COOPER LAUNCH BROCHURE CAR-50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINI COOPER

The Mini-Cooper was the brainchild of John Cooper, then proprietor of the successful Cooper Formula 1 team.  He saw the racing potential in his friend Issigonis's nimble economy car, the Mini, and after building a prototype, persuaded BMC to build the 1000 cars needed for homologation.

BMC agreed to pay Cooper £2 per car for the use of his prestigious name, and the Austin Seven Cooper (and Morris Mini Cooper) were launched on 20th September 1961.  The Austin version officially became the Mini-Cooper in January 1962.  BMC worried it wouldn't sell but high profile motor sport success soon meant it became the classless car everyone wanted. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 MINI 7 RACING CLUB - CHRISTOPHER HUCK

Ever since the Mini was introduced nearly 42 years ago, it's been the hub of motor sport in the UK, with many dedicated racing series instigated. The Mini Seven Formula is one of the more gentle Mini racing series, although these 100bhp cars can still sprint to 60mph in seven seconds and push speeds up to 120mph. This limited edition Corgi model (5500 pieces) pays tribute to 29 year old Christopher Huck, who in 1997 followed his father's footsteps into Mini racing. Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 MORRIS MINI MINOR DELUXE 850, 2006 MARKS & SPENCER ADVERT, FEATURING TWIGGY

 Marks and Spencer re-launched their clothing range in 2006 and teamed up with two sixties icons, Twiggy and the Mini. The Mk1 Mini modelled here was bought by Elstree Studios specifically for use in the advert and sent to the London branch of legendary wall paper and fabric design house De-Gournay, who painted the car with a pink cherry blossom design. It was then used by M&S for over a year before being given away in a competition. It is now owned by a Mini enthusiast who exhibits the car at shows.Shop here

KYOSHO 1/18 MORRIS MINI MINOR 1959

Kyosho is a Japanese model-maker, but the company loves classic British cars of the sixties. And so it was no surprise when they announced that they would be modelling the first ever production Mini Minor, registration 621 AOK. It has now been released. Over the years, there has been some debate about whether 621 AOK really was the first Mini off the production line as it does not have the lowest build number. But recently the mystery was solved. Peter Tothill, who was responsible for the design of the production line has confirmed that he and four other colleagues built 621 AOK over the Easter bank holiday of March 27 - March 30, 1959. The technical build date of May 8 was merely the day the paperwork caught up! It can be definitely confirmed, therefore, that 621 AOK really is the first ever Mini. And, of course, you can be just as confident that Kyosho has crawled over every inch of it to create a totally authentic replica. We, and you, would expect no less! And finally, for those who seek exclusivity, we have had 100 examples signed by the man who made 621 AOK, Peter Tothill. Very unique. Very special. This fantastic model has been accurately produced as a faithful replica of the original vehicle. Kyosho produce high quality diecast models with a great level of detail and high quality finish. Kyosho 1:18 models tend to feature opening body parts. This Kyosho model will make a great gift or great addition to your collection. Shop here

BRISTISH RAIL SERVICE VANS OF THE 50’s AND 60’s

British Railways came into being in 1948 as an amalgamation of the four regional companies: Great Western (GWR), Southern (SR), London Midland & Scottish (LMS) and London & North Eastern (LNER). For about three years BR’s road transport fleet remained in the old companies’ liveries with ‘BRITISH RAILWAYS’ painted over the obliterated company names.

As new vehicles were purchased, these were painted in BR’s first standard livery colour of all-over maroon.

BR Southern Region Service Van

This Austin A40 van is in British Railways original all-maroon livery and carries the ‘double-sausages’ logo. This single-colour livery-colour livery was superseded during the 1950s by the so-called ‘blood and custard’ colour sheme of carmine and deep cream which itself was replaced by a ‘stone’ livery.

British Transport Hotels Van

The Morris Minor van in this set represents a light van in service with British Transport Hotels in the 1960s. It is in the all-over ‘stone’ livery that was used by British Rail from 1961, and carries the double-arrow logo—sometimes unkindly called ‘the arrows of indecision’. This logo persisted in use until early 1996.

CORGI MINI MANIA - MIGHTY MINIS RACING - JOHN KIRBY

This racing Minis certainly make for a colourful display, and this is no exception. As always, the tampo printing is superb. Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 MORRIS MINI - 45th ANNIVERSARY

The Mini was first produced in 1959 and was was so successful production of the car lasted until 1999 and although the car was updated, the general look of the Mini changed very little during it's 40 years of production. In total over 5,300,000 were produced.

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of this venerable motor, Vanguards issues a maroon model with black roof inlay in its BMC/British Leyland Collection. Side and rear views appear convincing, if somewhat squat, but we are unconvinced about the front view. Shop here

CORGI 1:36 - BMW MINI COOPER MUNICH POLICE, GERMANY

BMW Mini Cooper Munich Police Car was produced by Corgi Classic Ltd. GB in China 2005. It was limited edition. The police car of German is regarded as one of the best country police car in the world, including the top leading car of the world such as Brabus CLS Rocket, Porsche 911 Carrera, including this BMW Mini Cooper of Munich Police Car. The die-cast of this BMW Mini Cooper is 10.1 cm. long, alternative white and green with a word "POLIZI" on the front hood. It has a German Police Logo on both sides, a blue signal light on the roof, clear windows, black interior, and black underneath. only 3,800 worldwide. Shop here

CORGI 1/42 POLICE MINI VAN

This was the famous BMC Mini Van with rear opening doors, aerial and police labels. Jewelled headlights were also fitted. Scale 1:42

CORGI 1/43 ROVER MINI AND BMW MINI

The two cars depicted in this boxed set are two of the cars which took part in the 2004 Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London. In this show the Mini Cooper Register supplied 45 cars, to celebrate 45 years of Mini – H314 AEC is a 1990 Rover Mini Cooper which actually led the Mini Cooper Register display of 45 cars in the 2004 Lord Mayor’s Show, as it did in 1994, 1996 and 2001. The most modern car is the September 2004 built New MINI ONE D, 8996 DF. This is the 4th time that the Mini Cooper Register has supported the Lord Mayor’s Show, the previous times being 1994, 1996 and 2001. Shop here

DIE-CAST MODEL 1/18 MINI COOPER 1275S

The Mini must be fast becomming one of the most modelled cars around. Nevertheless, it is always good to find another fine-looking version for the cabinet, and certainly Kyosho has come up with the goods Kyosho is noted for its accurate, well produced models, and this is no exception.

The car portrayed is the Morris Mini Cooper 1275S, our sample having a red body with white roof. This really is a delightful model in all radiator and front and rear bumpers, to the silver trim around the windows and lower body. Such features as the windscreen wipers, handles and fuel tank cap are all separate chrome fittings.

The front and rear lights are plastic moulded. The tyres and wheels are accurate. Open the bonnet and there is a detailed engine. Open the side doors and a superb interior is revealed, with all the dials and trim, including carpet on the floor. The only feature that does not operate is that the seats do not tip. A lovely model which all Mini collectors should own.

CORGI 1/43 MINI MIGLIA MINI 7 RACING CLUB RICHARD WAGER MODEL CAR

Richard Wagers Mini Miglia No.50 was originally built in 1991 by Ian Pattison and became to be known as the Kenwood Mini in its original black and red livery carrying Kenwood Car Hi-Fi sponsorship.The car won first time out at Pembrey breaking the lap record.It also won what is widely regarded as the closest ever Mini Miglia race at Castle Combe in 1996 when no less than 7 cars went over the line in under a second.In 2004 it underwent a face lift with the work carried out by Ludlow Motorsport and is now backed by Sean Devine Civil Engineering as well as Kenwood.

MINI SEVEN & LAND ROVER/TRAILER ROBERT STACEY ACROPOLIS RALLY 2004

This Limited Edition captures the spirit of the Acropolis Rally 2004. The set features the Mini 7 driven by Robert Stacey, conveyed on a trailer hauled by a Land Rover. Features include accurate badging and detailed vehicle interiors.

MINI SE7EN RACING - MARK SIMS

Mark Sims began racing in 1995 in a Mini 7, debuting at Brands Hatch. He has raced every season since and has always remained loyal to the Mini 7 Racing Club, driving in either a 7 or a Miglia.

To date his strongest performance has been in the 2008 season, where he finished 4th in the Miglia championship. In 2009 he has had 3 podium finishes and has equalled his 4th place in the championship for a second year. His current car was built from the floor upwards following significant damage to his original mini during an unfortunate triple role at Thruxton race circuit. The rebuild was carried out by Pitstop Racingâ TMs Ralph Saunders and Darren Thomas and is to touring car standards.

The car has achieved club awards for the best prepared car for 3 consecutive years and is much admired up and down the paddocks of the UK. Buy it now

MINI COOPER - ROB STACEY, RESTORED EYH

Following its recent restoration EYH 846C re-enters the world of historic rallying by competing on the internationally renowned 2008 Coppa Milano-San Remo Rally. This demanding event, originally organised by the Automobile Club Milano ran from 1906 to 1973. The revival now allows a new generation of drivers and navigators to compete upon the same roads, in cars from the golden age of rallying. Having been cheered off from the Piazza Dumo, the rally's challenging route winds its way towards Genoa, then the Apennine mountain range and through the Faiallo pass high above the Italian Riviera, before reaching the descent to final clocking in the tiny Principality of San Remo.