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Minichamps' 1:18 diecast BMW 1600 Cabriolet in orange reproduces a genuinely rare open-top version of BMW's compact 1960s saloon range. Clean, upright lines and a folding soft-top mark this as a distinct alternative to the far more common closed 02 Series models.
About the BMW 1600 Cabriolet Orange Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast BMW 1600 Cabriolet in orange reproduces a genuinely rare open-top version of BMW's compact 1960s saloon range, built from 1967. Its folding soft-top and clean, upright lines make it a distinctive alternative to the far more common closed variants.
Open-top versions of BMW's compact 1960s saloons were built in far smaller numbers than their closed siblings, and that scarcity gives the Cabriolet a genuinely different collector standing.
An Open-Top Rarity Rendered With Genuine Care
The Cabriolet's folding soft-top demanded coachbuilding conversion work on the real car, and Minichamps reflects that specialist origin with a correctly detailed hood, showing the fold pattern and rear deck lines that distinguish it from any closed saloon. The orange finish gives the compact body real warmth, and panel gaps stay consistent along the doors and rear wings despite the structural changes an open-top conversion required. The zinc alloy build has genuine weight, and the correct period wheel design and chrome trim carry through faithfully. It is a smaller, simpler subject than many performance BMWs, but its rarity as an open-top variant gives it lasting appeal.
A Scarce Open-Top Chapter in BMW's Compact Saloon Story
BMW's compact 1960s saloons, which evolved into the later 02 Series, were built overwhelmingly as closed two- and four-door cars, making the Cabriolet a genuinely uncommon variant even in period. Its existence reflects a moment when specialist coachbuilders regularly converted mainstream saloons into open-top cars for buyers who wanted something a little different from the standard range.
A Rare Open-Top Addition to a Classic BMW Shelf
Alongside closed-roof classics from the same era, this Cabriolet offers a genuinely uncommon variant worth seeking out on its rarity alone.
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