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The original Mini Clubman was certainly a case of style over function. Squaring off the front wings and the bonnet had the benefit of easier engine access, but whether it was an improvement over the original was a vexed question. Indeed the Clubman was aerodynamically inferior to that of the original giving rise the the old adage if it ain't broke don't fix it and perhaps sales figures reinforced this. Dinky has a go at the Mini Clubman presenting a lovely bronze example as well as a Police car. They were pleasant little cars but the front did not look right and the headlights a little too large. The wheels were small whizz wheels. The Vanguards model is available in many colours and variations, but this white version caught my attention because it was not a Police car. I was very pleasantly surprised with the look of the model. From the front, in 1275GT guise, it looks about right to my eye, the wheels are the correct size and style, and the overall Mini shape (which is notoriously difficult to capture) very accurate. My only initial concern was the potentially ruinous banner on the roof. To my delight this actually adds to the model. It is something different. Comparing it to a Vanguards Mini (Classic) stands up well with the only difference being the shape of the rear window which is wider and narrower on the 1275GT. Since both cars were identical from the A-pillar back the windows should be identical. Overall this little model is very nice indeed and a new favourite in my collection.Read full review
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Like all Vanguards models, this is well-finished, reasonably accurate and very well priced.. For those interested in Mini history, this is a landmark model.
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Good addition to collection
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Great little model arrived early and undamaged.
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Fantastic.
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