
Mini Cooper S Clubman R55 Green Silver Minichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Mini
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- New Model
- SKU
- 431138670
- Year
- 2009
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Estate & Wagon
- Vehicle Class
- Mini Performance
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- New
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Mini Cooper S Clubman R55 Green Silver Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: The Minichamps Mini Cooper S Clubman R55 1:43 is a green and silver diecast replica of the 2009 Mini wagon, and unlike many 1:43 pieces it has opening parts. At about 9 cm long, it suits modern Mini lineups and collectors who like a model with a hands-on side.
Minichamps casts the Cooper S Clubman in green and silver, a combination that sets the longer R55 apart from the compact hatchbacks around it. The Clubman was Mini's wagon, longer than the hatchback and built around practicality without giving up the Cooper S character. Here that story is told in diecast, with parts that move.
Minichamps Mini Cooper S Clubman R55 with Opening Parts
How the Moving Panels Behave
Opening parts are the feature that sets this model apart in a scale where sealed bodies are common. Handle them gently: on a 1:43 casting the panels are small, so a light touch and a full, deliberate close keep them seated and the shut lines even. Zinc alloy gives the body its weight, and the metal shell keeps its shape when panels are opened and closed, so the model tolerates reasonable handling. The listing does not state which panels move, so check the product photos for that detail before ordering instead of assuming. Expect shut lines slightly wider than a sealed model of the same car, since hinged panels need clearance; that is the trade for being able to open them.
Green and Silver Finish
The two-color scheme gives this Clubman a distinct look from the usual single-color Mini. Check where the green meets the silver: the dividing line should be sharp, with no bleed or fuzzy edge, and the colors should hold a consistent gloss across the whole body. Under a lamp, the green should read as a deep, even tone, and the silver should look like paint rather than gray plastic. The Clubman's long, boxy rear is a large flat area, so any paint ripple there is easy to spot. Glazing should sit flush, and the printed badges and grille should look clean at the edges.
The R55 Clubman as Mini's Wagon
A Longer Mini with Rear-Hinged Character
Mini launched the R55 Clubman in 2007 on a longer wheelbase than the hatchback, adding rear space and a distinctive rear door arrangement: a pair of side-hinged rear doors, plus an extra single door that gave the car its unusual asymmetry. The Cooper S version added the turbocharged engine that gave the Clubman real pace. It is a quirky, deliberate design, a wagon that wears its personality openly, and it arrived in US showrooms as well as European ones. A 2009 car sits mid-run, after the launch and before the generation's end.
Judging Fidelity at About 9 Centimeters
At roughly 9 cm, the Clubman is longer than the hatchback in the same scale, and that extra length is the first check. Compare the roof length and the rear overhang to photos of the real car. Then check the wheels, which should fill the arches, and the stance, which should be level, with a modest gap above the tires. A mid-tier diecast at this scale typically prints fine detail rather than fitting separate parts, so lamp and badge edges should read clearly. Because the model has opening parts, also view the shut lines from the side: they should look even along their length and not wander.
A Hands-On Piece for a Mini Lineup
This Clubman sits well beside the R50 hatchback in the same scale, giving a two-generation Mini lineup in which the wagon visibly outgrows its small ancestor. Because it has opening parts, it also suits a display where the model is occasionally picked up and examined. Keep it out of direct sunlight, dust it with a soft brush, and avoid forcing any panel. The trade-off is that moving parts need more careful handling than a sealed casting. At 1:43 it also fits a small cabinet shelf easily, leaving room for several siblings beside it. For hobbyists who want a distinctive wagon at an accessible mid-tier price, it is a rewarding model to order.















