1:18 Scale 1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet Diecast

Nothing says cruisy 1990s style like a cabriolet convertible. With the top down and the wind in your hair, your troubles are behind you, and in front, the call of the open road. And taking you there? What else, but BMW’s iconic 380i Cabriolet. Part of the E30 Generation 3 series, this sporty two-door marvel burst onto the scene with a heritage of automotive excellence that brought BMW prestige and technical brilliance to a whole new generation. The 1991 edition is fondly remembered for its clean lines and streamlined silhouette. Add a brilliant red finish, and you’ve got a cabriolet guaranteed to stop traffic, start a conversation and take you places in style. Today, I‘m happy to report that the spirit of the E30 Generation is back in a stunning new diecast replica, the '1:18 scale 1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet Diecast' presented by The Bradford Exchange.

With its Munich pedigree, the 318i was a thoroughbred where it counted most: under the bonnet. The two-door, four-seater was a rear-wheel drive, front-engined wonder. The naturally aspirated .8 Litre 8v Inline 4 petrol engine could accelerate to 62 mph in 12.0 seconds with a maximum speed of 116 mph. With a 5-speed manual gearbox, it had the perfect specs for owning the road. This magnificent new replica captures every nuance that made the 318i such a hit.

The '1:18 scale 1991 BMW 318i Cabriolet' is a spectacular achievement in diecast replicas. Presented in convertible mode, the sealed edition is hand-crafted in diecast metal and features trueto-life details, from the strong lines of chassis to the richly detailed interior. With dashboard instrumentation nuanced down to the last dial and with the famed 5-speed gearbox in place, you can almost hear the engine rev! The fine detail in this glorious recreation extends down the 1 of 54 real rubber tyres, steerable wheels and of coursed the legendary BMW 'kidney' grille. The paint job says it all: Brilliant red to set the road ablaze with showroom-fresh good looks! For the perfect finishing touch, the diecast is presented on an elegant black plinth with a name plaque, brilliant from all-over viewing of this classic convertible.