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Honda CR-X del Sol EG2 Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:43

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Honda CR-X del Sol EG2 Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:43 400161931 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Honda CR-X del Sol EG2 reproduces the 1993 targa-top successor to the original CR-X in blue metallic, its sealed one-piece body holding the car's distinctive removable-roof profile and EG2-generation alloy wheels. The paint sits deep on the metal shell, with flush glazing across the targa panel. A compact JDM piece for collectors tracing Honda's 1990s sports coupe lineage beyond the obvious names.
Honda CR-X del Sol EG2 Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:43
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Honda
Model Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
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400161931
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About the Honda CR-X del Sol EG2 Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:43

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Honda CR-X del Sol EG2 reproduces the 1993 targa-top successor to the original CR-X in blue metallic, its sealed one-piece body holding the car's distinctive removable-roof profile. A compact JDM piece for collectors tracing Honda's 1990s sports coupe lineage.

Honda replaced the boxy, beloved CR-X with the del Sol in 1992, trading hatchback practicality for a targa-style removable roof and a softer, more rounded shape aimed at a broader audience. It split opinion among CR-X purists at the time, yet carved out its own identity as a genuinely distinct open-top coupe within Honda's sporting range.

A Sealed Casting of the del Sol's Targa Profile

Targa Roofline in One-Piece Diecast

The del Sol's removable targa roof panel and its distinctive roll-hoop structure behind the seats give the car a silhouette unlike any other Honda of the period, and a sealed one-piece casting captures that shape cleanly without the complication of a workable roof mechanism to model at this scale. The roofline, rear buttress and targa panel meet as a single continuous surface, matching how the production car looked with its roof fitted. Zinc alloy construction holds the car's rounded, softer-edged 1990s styling accurately, a notable contrast to the sharper, folded lines of the original CR-X it replaced.

Paint and Detail at 1:43

Blue metallic suits the del Sol's smooth surfacing, letting the subtle character line along the door catch the light without the car looking plain. The paint sits deep on the metal shell, and the glazing across the targa panel and rear window sits flush rather than proud. Honda's EG2-generation alloy wheel design is reproduced rather than a generic disc, and badge detailing on the tailgate reads clearly under magnification. For a car whose appeal rests on a clean, uncluttered shape, the finish quality here matters more than it would on a busier design.

The del Sol's Place in Honda's Sporting Lineage

A Divisive Successor with Its Own Following

Replacing an enthusiast favourite was never going to be straightforward, and the del Sol's heavier weight and softer suspension tuning meant it never fully satisfied those who had loved the original CR-X's raw, lightweight character. What it offered instead was genuine open-top motoring with proper structural rigidity, something the earlier T-top CR-X could not match, and that trade-off has aged into its own distinct appeal among Japanese car enthusiasts who value it on its own terms rather than as a direct replacement. That slightly contrarian reputation is part of what makes a well-finished del Sol an interesting rather than obvious choice for a JDM-focused collection.

Scale Context for a JDM Niche

At 1:43, the del Sol's compact targa proportions sit easily within a JDM or Japanese sports coupe collection without needing significant shelf space, useful for building a broader 1990s Honda lineage alongside the CR-X, Civic and Integra. Compared with a larger-scale release, this format keeps the focus on accurate stance and surfacing rather than engine-bay or interior detail, which suits a subject whose charm lies mostly in its unusual silhouette. For collectors chasing 1990s Japanese coupes beyond the obvious Supra and Skyline names, the del Sol offers real variety.

A Distinctive Addition to a 1990s Japanese Collection

This del Sol stands out best when placed beside the original CR-X it replaced, letting the shift from sharp hatchback to rounded targa tell its own story without further explanation needed. Because the body is sealed, judging the model comes down to its exterior execution: look for a clean, consistent roofline where the targa panel meets the roll-hoop, flush glazing, and even metallic paint coverage. This sits at an accessible mid-tier price point appropriate for a car that was itself a mainstream Japanese coupe rather than a halo model. For collectors building a genuinely broad 1990s JDM display rather than chasing only the most famous names, the del Sol fills a gap worth filling.

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