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Ford Focus RS WRC #46 V. Rossi / C. Cassina RAC Rally 2007 Damaged Box Minichamps 1:43

Ford Focus RS WRC #46 V. Rossi / C. Cassina RAC Rally 2007 Damaged Box Minichamps 1:43 400078446-O1 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Ford Focus RS WRC #46 reproduces Valentino Rossi and Carlo Cassina's 2007 Monza Rally Show entry, sealed-body casting with the full rally livery tampo-printed on. This particular copy is supplied with a damaged outer box; the casting follows the same specification as any other example of the release. A crossover piece for rally collectors and for anyone following Rossi's motorsport outings beyond MotoGP.
Ford Focus RS WRC #46 V. Rossi / C. Cassina RAC Rally 2007 Damaged Box Minichamps 1:43
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Specifications
Car Brand
Ford
Model Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
400078446-O1
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Ford Focus RS WRC #46 V. Rossi / C. Cassina RAC Rally 2007 Damaged Box Minichamps 1:43

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Ford Focus RS WRC #46 reproduces Valentino Rossi and Carlo Cassina's 2007 Monza Rally Show entry. Built as a sealed-body casting with the full rally livery printed on, this copy is offered with a damaged outer box; the model itself follows the standard specification.

Valentino Rossi's motorsport curiosity has never stayed confined to motorcycles, and his outings at the Monza Rally Show alongside co-driver Carlo Cassina have become a fixture of that event's calendar. Minichamps' 1:43 casting reproduces car #46 from the 2007 running, a Ford Focus RS WRC campaigned specifically for that rally show weekend.

Minichamps' 1:43 Ford Focus RS WRC #46

Valentino Rossi and Carlo Cassina at Monza Rally Show

The Monza Rally Show has long attracted drivers from outside the WRC's usual roster, and Rossi's appearances there, partnered with Cassina, brought motorsport crossover appeal to an event already popular with Italian rally enthusiasts. Fielding a World Rally Car specification Focus for the occasion put a recognisable name behind a genuinely competitive machine rather than a token celebrity outing in a road car. That combination, a famous name and a serious rally car, is what gives car #46 its particular appeal on a model shelf.

2007 Livery Reproduced in Diecast

Minichamps reproduces the car's full sponsor livery and number board as tampo-printed decals sitting flat against the sealed body, following the specific colours and panel graphics carried at the 2007 event. The Focus RS WRC's flared wheel arches and rally-spec aerodynamics are captured convincingly at this scale, and the printed graphics hold sharp registration where colours meet rather than bleeding into one another.

Sealed-Body Rally Diecast and a Note on This Copy's Box

Decal Work and Wheel Detail

With no opening doors or bonnet, the livery runs continuously across every panel, an advantage for a rally car where sponsor placement and number board legibility matter more than an inspectable cabin. The rally wheels sit within the flared arches at the correct offset, and the underbody stance reflects the raised ride height a genuine rally car needed for rough surfaces rather than a road car's lower setup.

Packaging Condition Noted

This particular copy is supplied with an outer box that shows visible damage from handling or storage, a detail worth knowing before purchase rather than discovering afterwards. The casting itself follows the same specification as any other example of this release, and the packaging condition is noted here specifically so buyers can make an informed decision rather than expecting pristine outer packaging on this copy.

A Crossover Piece for Rally and Motorsport Shelves

Car #46 works well both as a genuine WRC-specification rally subject and as a crossover piece for collectors who follow Rossi across motorsport disciplines rather than sticking strictly to one category. Its appeal rests on the combination of a serious rally car and a widely recognised name behind the wheel, a pairing not many other model subjects can offer. For collectors comfortable with a damaged outer box in exchange for an otherwise standard casting, this represents good value within the range.

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