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05/01/2026 10:50 am
The 1967 Morris Mini Cooper S Monte Carlo Spec #177 driven by Rauno Aaltonen and Henry Liddon proved that horsepower ain't everything by winning that year's rally. The 1275 cc 4 cylinder produced only 76 HP with a top speed of 100 mph, but its superior handling with front wheel drive gave this car its 3rd first place finish that included 1964 and '65 wins. For a tiny car, it had a relatively long wheelbase with the wheels set at the corners. Large fender flares housed fatter tires mounted on Minilite wheels that gave the car the handling of a go-cart. It performed well on wet, snowy or icy roads.
This cute little model was by Franklin Mint.
05/01/2026 11:14 am
I have the street version of this little hot rod.
05/01/2026 11:44 am
Your great post and pics brought back memories of one of my favorite Corgi models.
05/01/2026 11:58 am
@jack-dodds I regretfully sold my collection of Corgi (and Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Dinky, etc. etc.) years ago. If I remember correctly I believe it was that we needed money for something mundane, rent payment maybe? I always thought that Corgi was kind of underrated back in the day. I loved the little jeweled lights and the subjects matter they chose, they were toylike to me, but in a very cool way that I appreciated.
05/01/2026 3:20 pm
I remember having the Matchbox version as a kid. That's an awesome model Rich.💯
05/01/2026 3:54 pm
Love it. I have the Corgi. Wish that I had the Franklin Mint. Thank you once again Rich.
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05/01/2026 4:06 pm
me too Bob, in BRG.I have the street version of this little hot rod.
I loved how FM thought 'outside the square' with many of their early releases. Thanks Rich
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05/01/2026 5:06 pm
Rich, thanks for sharing. I wanted this one and the green one to go with my red one. Always liked the little Morris Mini.
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