Hasegawa 20583 - 1/24 Datsun Bluebird 1600 SSS 1969 East African Safari Rally Model Kit - Off-Road Classic  [HA-20583]

Hasegawa 1/24 Datsun Bluebird 1600 SSS - 1969 East African Safari Rally Kit

The Hasegawa 1/24 model recreates the Datsun Bluebird 1600 SSS that competed in the rugged stages of the 1969 East African Safari Rally. The kit emphasises the car's dependable construction and provides parts to model its rally-ready appearance.

Historical context and kit appeal

The 1969 Safari was notorious for its harsh tracks and lengthy runs, where endurance mattered most. The Bluebird's robust design made it noteworthy, and model builders value the subject for its combination of classic styling and functional rally details.

Assembly experience and final presentation

Builders can expect precise moulded components that assemble into a faithful representation. With careful painting and decal placement the finished model stands out on a shelf or in a period rally display.