Hasegawa 20449 Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo-S (3door) Early Version (1986) 1/24

Hasegawa 20449 Toyota Starlet EP71 Turbo-S (3door) Early Version (1986) 1/24 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the icons of 1980s Japanese automotive industry. Precisely reproduced in the popular 1/24 scale among modelers, the kit allows you to recreate the legendary three-door hatchback version of the 1986 Toyota Starlet Turbo-S. The EP71 series Starlet was characterized by its compact silhouette, turbocharged engine, and sporty appeal, making it a highly attractive city car of its era.

1/24 scale model gives you the opportunity to faithfully reproduce bodywork details, the interior, and mechanical features characteristic for the early Starlet Turbo-S. The set includes, among others, realistically rendered wheels, detailed headlights, sculpted bucket seats and dashboard, as well as decals for authentic interior and exterior markings. All parts are made from the highest-quality plastic, ensuring precise fit, ease of assembly, and an excellent final effect once built and painted.

• Scale: 1/24
• Category: Plastic car model kit
• Material: High-grade plastic
• Country of original use: Japan
• Service period: 1986-1990, an automotive legend of the late Cold War period and the era of Japanese "hot hatches"
• Version: Turbo-S Early Version, sporty 3-door variant
• Additional elements: decals, illustrated instructions

The Toyota Starlet Turbo-S (EP71) was appreciated both in Japanese cities and on racetracks, including in local city rallies. The special Turbo-S variant featured a 1.3 turbocharged engine, optional automatic transmission, and lightweight construction, allowing young drivers to dynamically experiment with sporty driving through the streets of Tokyo and Osaka. The Hasegawa model stands out for its attention to detail and realistic proportions, making it an ideal choice both as a stand-alone project and as part of a collection from the golden era of Japanese automotive history.

We recommend this product to both collectors of classic Japanese car models and enthusiasts of precise and detailed 1/24 scale replicas. The optimal difficulty level (level 2/5) means this model is attractive to both intermediate and beginning modelers, offering the joy of assembly and satisfaction from the finished result. Please note that the kit does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately for best results during customization and assembly.