Wheels, Whisky and Figurines Start LMI’s 2025
British Motor Heritage has been a part of the LMI portfolio for over 20 years. The classic Marques include: Austin, Austin-Healey, MG, Morris, Nuffield, Rover, Triumph & Wolseley.
LMI is now also able to offer the classic car marques of Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper, along with the Mini Shield pre1996.
The popularity of classic cars stems from a combination of their aesthetic appeal, historical significance, cultural relevance, and the emotional connections they evoke and this it what drives the licensing programme to develop and offer such diverse merchandise.
Going into 2025, many licensees have renewed for a further Term including Hornby Hobbies for their range of Die cast models including ROVER 75, Rover P6 3500 VIP, Corgi 60th model, Rover P6 3500 V8, Rover SDI 3500V8 Vanden Plas and Rover SD1 1:32 scale slot car for Scalextric and latest deals include American Classics who are set to develop a range of T-shirts & Sweatshirts for sale across the US & Canada, plus worldwide distribution through retailers Old Navy, GAP, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Hollister.
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