Oxford Diecast JCB 3CX Eco Backhoe Loader JCB (1:76)

JCB 3CX Eco Backhoe Loader JCB (1:76) JCB promote the JCB 3CX Loader as the world's leading backhoe loader behind their JCB 4CX. They boast it as the product of their efficient design philosophy responding to rising fuel prices and environmental concerns. Their innovative technologies have developed a vehicle with class-leading efficiency and low running costs. As they say themselves - squeezing the absolute maximum out of every drop of fuel! As a result, in typical roading, loading, excavating and idle cycles, the 3CX JCB backhoe loader, equipped with a powerful Ecomax engine, delivers an average fuel saving of up to 16%, plus lower emissions and noise levels. As well as the environmental benefits, the JCB 3CX features a brand new engine, more torque than rival vehicles, new electronic engine management system and new powerslide for faster, easier repositioning. The detailed components of the 'real thing' are realistically produced on our Oxford model which appears in the JCB corporate yellow and black colour scheme. The forward body, lifting arms and wheel centres are all yellow with cab, chassis, buckets and interior appearing in black. A flash of colour sees the side piston tubes painted red alongside silver exhaust pipes and headlights. Rounding off this finely engineered vehicle, we see the JCB and 3CX logos printed boldly on the body lifting arms. Let's get digging!

Oxford Diecast Ford Cortina Mk5 - Cosmos Blue (1:76)

Ford Cortina Mk5 - Cosmos Blue (1:76) Our model represents the last in the Ford of Great Britain Cortina series in real life, which dominated the British road scene from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. Ford launched the Mk 5 - an upgraded Mk IV - in August 1979. Marketed as a medium sized family car with prices starting at £3,475, the visible differences included revised headlights incorporating larger indicators, a slatted front grille, a flattened roof, slimmer C-pillars and revised vent cover.  The interior also benefited from detailed changes, including the dashboard and centre console. Improvements were also made to the engine range resulting in better fuel economy and power output. The 2.3-litre V6 engine was given electronic ignition and a slight boost in power output to 116 bhp, compared with the 108 bhp Mark IV. Ford also added improved corrosion protection on Mark V models, which is probably why more have survived. Our 1:76 scale vehicle tooling incorporates the upgraded external features of the real car and is registered FOL 414V from 1979. It is decorated in bright blue with black roof, pillars and window surrounds.  The black finish also extends to the side sills and radiator grille.  The interior is moulded in a rich brown with black trim while a final exterior detail sees the 1.6 GL  printed in silver on the boot lid. Grand Luxury indeed.

Oxford Diecast Ford Anglia - Monaco Red (1:76)

Ford Anglia - Monaco Red (1:76) The Ford Motor Company introduced their fourth generation of the Anglia name, the 105E, in 1959 characterised by its unique backward slanting rear window. When it ceased manufacture in 1967, over 1 million cars had rolled off its Dagenham production line.  It came in various body options and our Oxford’s two-door saloon version is based on what Ford described as a small family car.  It sported a 997 cc engine and was capable of a top speed of 73.8 mph, accelerating from 0-60 in 26.9 seconds. With fuel consumption of 41 miles per gallon, it cost £610 on the road. Here we see this model dressed in a vibrant red colour scheme with a smart white flash along the sides. The interior seating, dashboard and steering wheel are also red. Registered HJN 662D, our model dates back to 1966. A silver trim to the wheels, grille and bumpers also includes a final flourish with the Ford Anglia ‘Deluxe’ signature across the boot.

Oxford Diecast Bedford CF Van - Eastern Gas (1:76)

Bedford CF Van - Eastern Gas (1:76) The Bedford CF small commercial van was first introduced by Bedford - in 1969. It succeeded the  Bedford CA van and was seen as a competitor to rival Ford’s Transit van. It was the last vehicle to be designed solely by Vauxhall and was one of the most popular light commercials of the day due its versatility, which included it being a template for a caravanette, notably the Bedford Dormobile. With longitudinal front engine and rear wheel drive and transmission of 2/4/5 manual to a 3-speed General Moors automatic, the CF Van was given a facelift in 1980, which introduced a 2.3L diesel engine as an alternative to the petrol engine. Our very useful CF Van makes its latest entrance in a 1980s Gas livery, this time as used by the utility company’s Eastern branch. With a white body and royal blue roof and white bonnet, the model has been masked along the sides and rear with royal blue, light blue and aquamarine stripes. The bumpers are also white and the Eastern Gas logo features in white on the cab and rear doors.  Our Gas van is registered MMJ 153P from 1975.

Oxford Diecast Austin 1300 GT - Aqua (1:76)

Austin 1300 GT - Aqua (1:76) BMC unveiled the front engine, front-wheel drive Austin/Morris 1300 GT at the London Motor Show in 1969. Designed by the legendary Alec Issigonis, key features included a 1275 cc twin carburettor engine, a black full width grille, black vinyl roof and a thick black metal strip along the side, all designed to convey a sporty image. In 1971 the Mark III version appeared, lasting in production until 1974 when the range was superseded by the Austin Allegro and the Vanden Plas 1500. A popular model in our Oxford 1:76 series, this colour scheme on the Austin 1300 GT is a delightful watery shade of blue with black roof and lots of silver masking. Registered RVB 740L from 1972, our 1:76 scale replica sports a steel blue interior with black dashboard and steering wheel. Further details include the Austin name is printed at the top of the black and silver radiator grille, with its GT status is printed in red on the grille and also behind the rear side windows. The boot lid carries the 1300 GT marque to the right of the rear registration plate.

Oxford Diecast Mercedes Whitby Mondial Ice Cream Van Tonibell (1:76)

Mercedes Whitby Mondial Ice Cream Van Tonibell You’ve been treated to this exact same model in 1:43 scale; this issue reveals it joining the 1:148 series too; and now it appears again, especially for 1:76 scale ice cream van followers. It is such a delightful and eye-catching vehicle which is as irresistible as the ice cream!  The frothy bright pink body with black trim is just covered with a mass of pastel shades including the signature Tonibell cow, with her famous bell collar, as she appears on all sides of the van.  Ice cream cones top the front of the roof and the side hatch promotes all the delicious varieties on offer. The Whitby Company set up business in 1962 and acquired the Morrison Industries Electrofreeze company in 1989, to be morphed into Whitby Morrison Mondial. Their worldwide market in ice cream vans spans over 50 countries, all from their Cheshire base, which is still family owned. The sight and sound of an ice cream van always heralds the UK summer and the latest introduction is a sure sign of the season to come! - OO/1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Beavertail Recovery 24hr Recovery (1:76)

Ford Transit Beavertail Recovery 24hr Recovery The Ford Motor Company introduced the Ford Transit commercial ‘family’ of vehicles in 1965.  And the brand is still going strong today, having evolved physically and mechanically along the way with numerous configurations and uses.  The Transit name itself has become a generic term for small commercial vehicles and here at Oxford Diecast, we have kept up with all the changes to shapes and uses along the way. Our latest introduction is the simple Ford Transit recovery/breakdown version which features a two-door Ford Transit cab and long trailer, designed especially for rescuing vehicles from the roadside It is registered FCR 238L from  1971 so it is quite early in the Ford Transit’s evolution.  Painted completely in white, the graphics clearly state in red and orange its 24 hour recovery facility. The exterior trim is black apart from the platform which is silver. The interior is also black. An additional tooling modification comprises a pyramid style roof box with an orange beacon above the cab. Add your own 1:76 scale ‘rescued’ vehicle to the platform for added realism. - OO/1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Burrell Scenic Showmans Loco Winston Churchill (1:76)

Burrell Scenic Showmans Loco Winston Churchill As countrywide fairs and steam rallies roll in for the summer season, it is a wonderful opportunity to take another trip down memory lane with Oxford’s Showmans series. Our new release on the Burrell Scenic Loco is absolutely splendid too. The colourful steam locomotive started its real life in 1922, commissioned by Holland Bros. It was designed with a longer boiler and an electric dynamo, especially for powering fairground use. It was delivered to them to power Albert Holland’s Peacock and Dragon Scenic Ride. The locomotive was originally named Prince Albert which was changed in preservation to Winston Churchill. Around 1952, the late Eric Middleton bought the locomotive directly from the Hollands in Swadlincote, Derbyshire for about £250. Having lain derelict and abandoned for some years, the locomotive was in very bad condition. However, Eric restored the engine completely and sold it to the Hardwick family who rallied it extensively in the 1980s. It is now owned by the Marchington family.  The 1:76 scale model appears in crimson with a white roof and black masking. Dropped shadow lettering along the edge of the roof promote the Holland’s Golden Dragons; the Winston Churchill nameplate features in gold and red on the locomotive side.  Also in red and gold, the front of the boiler carries the customary C Burrell & Sons Engineers Ltd name and The “Burrell Road Locomotive” lettering. It is estimated that each of the Oxford Showmans series models requires at least 100 printing operations and it is easy to see why.  There is illustrious decoration and colour throughout, resulting in another desirable steam locomotive to light up your fairground diorama. - OO/1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Bedford CF Hanlon Ambulance Merseyside Ambulance Service (1:76)

Bedford CF Hanlon Ambulance Merseyside Ambulance Service The Bedford CF was a range of full size commercial vans produced by Bedford, the commercial division of Vauxhall, between 1969 and 1986, when it represented the last vehicle produced solely by Vauxhall. It was a very versatile model – a competitor to the Ford Transit – and was adapted widely due to its space and reliability. It was a particular favourite when configured as an ambulance with conversions being undertaken by specialised coach builders, including the Irish company Hanlon.  Such ambulances had coachbuilt bodies to accommodate the necessary headroom and interior capacity for patients and equipment. The Oxford Diecast Bedford CF Hanlon Ambulance is registered B575 LKA, the year in which the CF featured modernised engines and transmission options. Our 1:76 scale replica is based on the vehicle used by the Merseyside Metropolitan Ambulance Service and appears in white with the red Day-Glo stripe running round the sides and across the rear doors. Black printing on the cab doors indicates the ambulance served Stockport and further exterior trim is finished in black or chrome while additional detail to the front radiator grille sees two blue lights between the chrome headlights.  The roof also has an air horn/siren painted red and two blue roof beacons. The side and rear windows have a blacked out effect surrounded by chrome.  And - on this model - note the single wheels on the rear chassis. - OO/1:76 Scale

EFE Daimler Fleetline DMS Brighton Corporation 91 Trainer (1:76)

Daimler Fleetline DMS Brighton Corporation 91 Driver Trainer The Daimler Fleetline DMS had its origins in a nationwide move towards One-Man Operation (OMO) buses in the late 1960s and early 1970s, replacing the tried-and-tested ‘driver and conductor’ crews that had been the staple for many years. London Transport (LT) was no exception, and as such began to explore the benefits that OMO might bring by trialling Leyland Atlanteans and Daimler Fleetlines. It was the latter that would go on to form the basis of an all-new London bus – the DMS. The first of the new DMSs entered service in January 1971 working on Routes 95 and 220. They were powered by Gardner 6LXB engines and bodied by Park Royal Vehicles, with full OMO considerations included. Passengers would enter through a set of double folding doors at the front, opposite the driver, and immediately pass through an Automatic Fare-Collection (AFC) turnstile (located over the nearside front wheel arch) to gain access to the seating. Exit was via a second set of doors located centrally on the nearside of the body. Building on the popularity of the ‘Routemaster’ tag, London Transport named the new type the ‘Londoner’, but it never caught on, and they were simply referred to as Fleetlines or DMSs. A total of 2,646 would be built between 1970 and 1978; the design evolving during that time, culminating in the B20 type. However, the DMS was never popular with passengers owing to the slower boarding times caused by the AFC equipment, and they proved equally unpopular with garage staff, so much so that the first started to be withdrawn the year after the last was delivered. Our new models represent those built in the first batch, identified by the narrower position of the headlights. This example represents the former DMS132 in its post-London guise as Brighton Corporation No. 91. This vehicle was acquired to serve as a driver trainer, and for many years could be seen around the south coast resort as a mobile recruitment advert. It survives today with the Bromley Bus Preservation Group. The new models are based on EFE Road’s updated Daimler Fleetline DMS tooling and feature the early style front end for the first time on an EFE DMS model. • Colours/details of final model may vary from illustration • Authentically detailed die-cast model from EFE Road • Complementary to OO scale model railways (1:76 scale)

EFE Daimler Fleetline DMS115 London Transport Route 170 (1:76)

Daimler Fleetline DMS115 London Transport Route 170 Aldwych The Daimler Fleetline DMS had its origins in a nationwide move towards One-Man Operation (OMO) buses in the late 1960s and early 1970s, replacing the tried-and-tested ‘driver and conductor’ crews that had been the staple for many years. London Transport (LT) was no exception, and as such began to explore the benefits that OMO might bring by trialling Leyland Atlanteans and Daimler Fleetlines. It was the latter that would go on to form the basis of an all-new London bus – the DMS. The first of the new DMSs entered service in January 1971 working on Routes 95 and 220. They were powered by Gardner 6LXB engines and bodied by Park Royal Vehicles, with full OMO considerations included. Passengers would enter through a set of double folding doors at the front, opposite the driver, and immediately pass through an Automatic Fare-Collection (AFC) turnstile (located over the nearside front wheel arch) to gain access to the seating. Exit was via a second set of doors located centrally on the nearside of the body. Building on the popularity of the ‘Routemaster’ tag, London Transport named the new type the ‘Londoner’, but it never caught on, and they were simply referred to as Fleetlines or DMSs. A total of 2,646 would be built between 1970 and 1978; the design evolving during that time, culminating in the B20 type. However, the DMS was never popular with passengers owing to the slower boarding times caused by the AFC equipment, and they proved equally unpopular with garage staff, so much so that the first started to be withdrawn the year after the last was delivered. Our new models represent those built in the first batch, identified by the narrower position of the headlights. This example is DMS115, which is presented in its original condition, as working on Route 170 to Aldwych circa 1971. As prototypical at the time it sports the ‘open’ style of LT roundel, and is complete with the coin in slot emblems on the front end and PAY AS YOU ENTER notifications. The new models are based on EFE Road’s updated Daimler Fleetline DMS tooling and feature the early style front end for the first time on an EFE DMS model. • Colours/details of final model may vary from illustration • Authentically detailed die-cast model from EFE Road • Complementary to OO scale model railways (1:76 scale)

EFE Daimler Fleetline DMS141 London Transport Route 46 (1:76)

Daimler Fleetline DMS141 London Transport Route 46 Farringdon Street The Daimler Fleetline DMS had its origins in a nationwide move towards One-Man Operation (OMO) buses in the late 1960s and early 1970s, replacing the tried-and-tested ‘driver and conductor’ crews that had been the staple for many years. London Transport (LT) was no exception, and as such began to explore the benefits that OMO might bring by trialling Leyland Atlanteans and Daimler Fleetlines. It was the latter that would go on to form the basis of an all-new London bus – the DMS. The first of the new DMSs entered service in January 1971 working on Routes 95 and 220. They were powered by Gardner 6LXB engines and bodied by Park Royal Vehicles, with full OMO considerations included. Passengers would enter through a set of double folding doors at the front, opposite the driver, and immediately pass through an Automatic Fare-Collection (AFC) turnstile (located over the nearside front wheel arch) to gain access to the seating. Exit was via a second set of doors located centrally on the nearside of the body. Building on the popularity of the ‘Routemaster’ tag, London Transport named the new type the ‘Londoner’, but it never caught on, and they were simply referred to as Fleetlines or DMSs. A total of 2,646 would be built between 1970 and 1978; the design evolving during that time, culminating in the B20 type. However, the DMS was never popular with passengers owing to the slower boarding times caused by the AFC equipment, and they proved equally unpopular with garage staff, so much so that the first started to be withdrawn the year after the last was delivered. Our new models represent those built in the first batch, identified by the narrower position of the headlights. This example is Abbey District’s DMS141, depicted in its early 1980s condition as working on Route 46 to Farringdon Street, complete with highly visible yellow front entrance doors. The new models are based on EFE Road’s updated Daimler Fleetline DMS tooling and feature the early style front end for the first time on an EFE DMS model. • Colours/details of final model may vary from illustration • Authentically detailed die-cast model from EFE Road • Complementary to OO scale model railways (1:76 scale)

EFE Daimler Fleetline DMS146 London Transport Route 267 (1:76)

Daimler Fleetline DMS146 London Transport Route 267 Hampton Court Stn The Daimler Fleetline DMS had its origins in a nationwide move towards One-Man Operation (OMO) buses in the late 1960s and early 1970s, replacing the tried-and-tested ‘driver and conductor’ crews that had been the staple for many years. London Transport (LT) was no exception, and as such began to explore the benefits that OMO might bring by trialling Leyland Atlanteans and Daimler Fleetlines. It was the latter that would go on to form the basis of an all-new London bus – the DMS. The first of the new DMSs entered service in January 1971 working on Routes 95 and 220. They were powered by Gardner 6LXB engines and bodied by Park Royal Vehicles, with full OMO considerations included. Passengers would enter through a set of double folding doors at the front, opposite the driver, and immediately pass through an Automatic Fare-Collection (AFC) turnstile (located over the nearside front wheel arch) to gain access to the seating. Exit was via a second set of doors located centrally on the nearside of the body. Building on the popularity of the ‘Routemaster’ tag, London Transport named the new type the ‘Londoner’, but it never caught on, and they were simply referred to as Fleetlines or DMSs. A total of 2,646 would be built between 1970 and 1978; the design evolving during that time, culminating in the B20 type. However, the DMS was never popular with passengers owing to the slower boarding times caused by the AFC equipment, and they proved equally unpopular with garage staff, so much so that the first started to be withdrawn the year after the last was delivered. Our new models represent those built in the first batch, identified by the narrower position of the headlights. This example is DMS146, another ‘open’ rondel DMS, but this time carrying the white band applied to later examples in this batch, which helped break up the wall of red. The model is depicted as working a Route 267 service to Hampton Court Station. The new models are based on EFE Road’s updated Daimler Fleetline DMS tooling and feature the early style front end for the first time on an EFE DMS model. • Colours/details of final model may vary from illustration • Authentically detailed die-cast model from EFE Road • Complementary to OO scale model railways (1:76 scale)

EFE Daimler Fleetline DMS46 London Transport Route 95 (1:76)

Daimler Fleetline DMS46 London Transport Route 95 Cannon Street The Daimler Fleetline DMS had its origins in a nationwide move towards One-Man Operation (OMO) buses in the late 1960s and early 1970s, replacing the tried-and-tested ‘driver and conductor’ crews that had been the staple for many years. London Transport (LT) was no exception, and as such began to explore the benefits that OMO might bring by trialling Leyland Atlanteans and Daimler Fleetlines. It was the latter that would go on to form the basis of an all-new London bus – the DMS. The first of the new DMSs entered service in January 1971 working on Routes 95 and 220. They were powered by Gardner 6LXB engines and bodied by Park Royal Vehicles, with full OMO considerations included. Passengers would enter through a set of double folding doors at the front, opposite the driver, and immediately pass through an Automatic Fare-Collection (AFC) turnstile (located over the nearside front wheel arch) to gain access to the seating. Exit was via a second set of doors located centrally on the nearside of the body. Building on the popularity of the ‘Routemaster’ tag, London Transport named the new type the ‘Londoner’, but it never caught on, and they were simply referred to as Fleetlines or DMSs. A total of 2,646 would be built between 1970 and 1978; the design evolving during that time, culminating in the B20 type. However, the DMS was never popular with passengers owing to the slower boarding times caused by the AFC equipment, and they proved equally unpopular with garage staff, so much so that the first started to be withdrawn the year after the last was delivered. Our new models represent those built in the first batch, identified by the narrower position of the headlights. This example is DMS46, which in 1974 was the first example to receive the white window surrounds on the upper deck, creating a very pleasing appearance. Our model depicts it as working around 1976 on Route 95 with a Cannon Street destination. The new models are based on EFE Road’s updated Daimler Fleetline DMS tooling and feature the early style front end for the first time on an EFE DMS model. • Colours/details of final model may vary from illustration • Authentically detailed die-cast model from EFE Road • Complementary to OO scale model railways (1:76 scale)

EFE Dennis Dart SLF/Pointer 2 Dennis the Menace 75th Anniv (1:76)

Dennis Dart SLF/Pointer 2 Dennis the Menace 75th Anniversary Special 2026 celebrates 75 years since that most beloved of comic book characters, Dennis the Menace, made his first appearance in the Beano. Since that 1951 debut, Dennis and his loyal canine sidekick, Gnasher, have delighted generations of children (and adults) with their tales of mischief and mayhem, and to mark this significant milestone, the Beano and its publisher, D C Thomson, have declared 2026 to be a ‘Year of Mischief’! To commemorate the anniversary, EFE Road has teamed up with Beano Studios and D C Thomson to create a special 75th Anniversary bus, and what better bus to use as a basis than a Dennis Dart SLF/Pointer 2! This unique and fully licensed collectors piece features authentic Dennis the Menace and Gnasher artworks, and is complete with an appropriate service 75 destination serving Bash Street School and Beanotown. These limited edition ‘Dennis on a Dennis’ Darts will be arriving with Bachmann stockists later this year. Note: This model is not based on a ‘real’ prototype and is a fictitious livery created for the anniversary. • Colours/details of final model may vary from illustration • Authentically detailed die-cast model from EFE Road • Complementary to OO scale model railways (1:76 scale)

Oxford Diecast Sunbeam Rapier Mk.III Velvet Green/Sage Green (1:76)

Sunbeam Rapier Mk.III Velvet Green/Sage Green Modelled on the Sunbeam Rapier produced by the Rootes Group between 1955 and 1976, our Oxford 1:76 scale model is based on the two door Series III which was introduced in 1959. Improvements over its predecessors included modified side grilles, a re-styled number plate recess on the boot and a revised side flash with the Rapier logo towards the rear. Windscreen pillars were finer, increasing the windscreen area while inside, the seats and control panels were also upgraded.  Our 1:76 scale model appears featuring these refinements in another of the Rapier’s authentic bright two-tone colour schemes with a deep green body and pale green  masked roof, side flash and wheel inserts.  The interior seating is moulded in a soft muted green. The car is registered BYX 275. - 1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Mk.4 RAC (1:76)

Ford Transit Mk.4 RAC The Ford Transit Mk4 represented the 3rd generation of the vehicle in real life, spanning the years from 2000 to 2006.  This vehicle was different in that it had been designed in the USA and contained many cutting edge features; it came with automatic transmission; front or rear wheel drive; more cargo space and greater towing capacity. An option on rear wheel drive models included controls mounted on the dashboard, a specially adapted manual mode, tow-haul mode, economy mode and winter mode. All of these plus points would have made it an ideal vehicle for the RAC, whose key role is helping motorists in distress in all conditions and sometimes over difficult terrain. Our model is registered VE03 GGZ from 2003 and is decorated in the ultra modern bright orange with red and white chevron back with a blue and white panel promoting the RAC. To the sides and front, the printed information is in white against the orange ground, as well as a dark blue and white panel masked along the sides. A notable feature is the clever way in which the offside front wing chevron decals have been printed over the curved surface – it is absolutely flush!  The van interior is moulded completely black. A final tooling modification on this release sees the addition of a roof bar positioned right at the back of the roof – authentic down to the final detail! - 1:76 Scale

EFE Leyland Atlantean Open Top Devon General NBC 928 928GTA (1:76)

Leyland Atlantean Open Top Devon General NBC 928 928GTA The well-known bus operator, Devon General, began operating regular open top bus tours of the Torbay area in the summer of 1955 using vehicles converted from conventional double deckers. However, in 1961 these were replaced by a fleet of nine specially built Leyland Atlanteans with Metro-Cammell bodies, each seating 75 passengers. The nine were named after historical naval and maritime figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, and soon earned the nickname ‘Sea Dogs’; a term Devon General even adopted for its own marketing. In their distinctive cream and red livery, they became a familiar sight on the 12A-12D routes serving Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Babbacombe and Kingswear, and carried generations of holidaymakers for the next 20 years. They were built as convertibles, with detachable roofs, meaning that they could operate as normal double deckers during the low season. Upon nationalisation in 1969 Devon General became part of the new National Bus Company (NBC) but was amalgamated with the Western National Omnibus Company (itself part of the NBC) two years later. Under NBC the Sea Dogs were repainted into a poppy red and white livery, and also converted to one-man operation. They initially carried Devon General branding, but this was later superseded by Western National and other NBC liveries as their duties took them further afield into Cornwall and Dorset. Gradually their names disappeared too. Withdrawal commenced in 1982, and the Sea Dogs went their separate ways, finding use in places including London, Lancashire, East Yorkshire and Glasgow. Our model depicts registration 928GTA ‘Sir Humphrey Gilbert’ in its post-1969 condition as fleet number 928, finished in NBC Poppy Red and White with Devon General branding, as operating on service 12 to Brixham. It also features period advertising on the original-style rear engine bustle and separately fitted destination banner boards on the body sides. Like our 2025 ‘Sea Dogs’, the model comprises an amalgamation of new and refreshed tooling, with the enhanced lower deck benefiting from the addition of panel lines and round mirrors for the first time. The upper deck is fitted with metal handrails around the top edge and has the original high position front route blind; the first time this has featured on an EFE Road ‘Sea Dog’. Colours/details of final model may vary from illustration Authentically detailed die-cast model from EFE Road Complementary to OO scale model railways (1:76 scale)

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro - British School of Motoring (1:76)

Austin Mini Metro - British School of Motoring Oxford’s Austin Mini Metro adds a bit of variety to the mix with this latest BSM livery, a familiar sight on the 1980s roads. How many of we experienced drivers have had to exercise patience when behind one of these in its day? Learner drivers of the 1980s would have found the Austin Mini Metro a very easy car to test their ability. It came as a 3-door hatchback - the subject of our Oxford tooling – or a 5 door model. The engine size was either a 1.0L or 1.3L with a 4-speed manual gearbox. The Mini Metro had front wheel drive and a top speed of 84 mph and if you were practising three point turns, reversing round corners or parking, it was very compact and easy to park, so was a particular favourite. The livery is pure nostalgia! The bright red body colour has a wide blue and white flash along the sides incorporating an outline of the map of Great Britain with white BSM lettering beneath. The red roof features the BSM L Driver beacon while along the line of the boot is their famous slogan Every SEVEN minutes someone passes with BSM. The interior of the car is moulded in black and it is registered KWC 332Y from 1982. The British School of Motoring still exists today although now under the auspices of the Automobile Association, offering driving lessons and instructor training amongst other things. - 1:76 Scale

EFE AEC Routemaster RML2270 LT Special Railway Service (1:76)

AEC Routemaster RML2270 LT - Special Railway Service The standard Routemaster bus was an undoubted success story for London Transport (LT), and its integral construction had kept LT at the forefront of new bus innovation. However, by the end of the 1950s, questions were being asked by the wider bus industry about whether a 64 seat double decker was commercially viable long-term, especially as the economics of bus operation became more challenging. Greater capacity was being called for. In 1961 LT ordered 24 new Routemasters, which would have an increased capacity of 72 seats. Like the 64 seaters, these new buses would be engineered by AEC at Southall, with body construction and assembly completed at Park Royal Vehicles. These new vehicles mechanically similar to their shorter cousins, sharing the same engines, brakes, transmission and electrical equipment. However, they were 2ft 4in longer than the standard Routemaster, having a small square window on the upper and lower decks where an additional bay had been added. A further 500 RMLs would be built; the first of this new batch being delivered on 1st July 1965, and the last entering service in February 1968. The RMLs would go on to serve London for the best part of the next four decades, finally being withdrawn from front line service in 2005. In fact, one historian would go as far as saying that the RML was “the most successful Routemaster variant ever devised.” Our model depicts RML2270 (CUV270C), which originally entered London Transport service in November 1965. It is presented in its 1978 condition as allocated to New Cross garage, with solid LT roundels, and working a Special Railway Service linking Waterloo with Paddington, King’s Cross and St Pancras. The new models are based on EFE Road’s refined and updated RML tooling, and now feature such enhancements as bodyside panel lines and highly detailed liveries and advertisements. - 1:76 Scale

EFE AEC Routemaster RML2738 London Buses Route 15A Upton Park (1:76)

AEC Routemaster RML2738 London Buses - Route 15A Upton Park The standard Routemaster bus was an undoubted success story for London Transport (LT), and its integral construction had kept LT at the forefront of new bus innovation. However, by the end of the 1950s, questions were being asked by the wider bus industry about whether a 64 seat double decker was commercially viable long-term, especially as the economics of bus operation became more challenging. Greater capacity was being called for. In 1961 LT ordered 24 new Routemasters, which would have an increased capacity of 72 seats. Like the 64 seaters, these new buses would be engineered by AEC at Southall, with body construction and assembly completed at Park Royal Vehicles. These new vehicles mechanically similar to their shorter cousins, sharing the same engines, brakes, transmission and electrical equipment. However, they were 2ft 4in longer than the standard Routemaster, having a small square window on the upper and lower decks where an additional bay had been added. A further 500 RMLs would be built; the first of this new batch being delivered on 1st July 1965, and the last entering service in February 1968. The RMLs would go on to serve London for the best part of the next four decades, finally being withdrawn from front line service in 2005. In fact, one historian would go as far as saying that the RML was “the most successful Routemaster variant ever devised.” Our model depicts RML2738 {SMK738F), a 1967-built example that started its London Transport career at Hanwell. In May 1985 it was selected to work Route 15 and 15A via Oxford Street, Bank and the Tower of London, and as such received a special livery with a yellow roof band and Route 15 advertising. It is in this condition that we have presented our model, complete with an Upton Park destination. The new models are based on EFE Road’s refined and updated RML tooling, and now feature such enhancements as bodyside panel lines and highly detailed liveries and advertisements. - 1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Bedford Ca Ice Cream Van Tonibell (1:76)

Previously modelled in 1:43 scale many ice cream years ago, we at Oxford are delighted to reintroduce our lovely Bedford CA Ice Cream van in the famous bright pink Tonibell livey, this time in the smaller 1:76 scale. The story of Tonibell ice cream goes back to 1937 when Italian born Tony Pignatelli and his Scottish wife founded an ice cream manufacturing business known as Toni’s in a high street shop in the Home Counties. They purchased their first mobile vehicle in 1951 – a bicycle with an ice cream container on the front. A year later they purchased a small van converted to sell ice cream complete with chimes!  Business expanded and changed hands many times over the years, including the name which became Tonibell. At its peak, Tonibell ran 500 vans and 15 ice cream parlours. Of course, the 1960s was also a peak time for the ubiquitous split windscreen CA Van, so this popular little vehicle was a prime choice as an ice cream van.  Here we see it in the bright pink colour scheme with side window hatch decorated with all the frozen delights on offer. The Tonibell cow, complete with cowbell, features all over the van, with the strap line ‘Tonibell dairy ice cream.’ Irresistible!   - 1:76 Scale

EFE AEC Routemaster RCL2256 Southend Transport 121 Service 1

AEC Routemaster RCL2256 Southend Transport 121 Service 1 (1:76) Model includes: - Detailed diecast model - Grille and front headlight detail - Cab and interior parts - Body side branding - Display stand - OO/1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Bedford CA Van - AA (1:76)

Bedford CA Van - AA  Another favourite livery on an equally popular small commercial van – our little 1:76 scale Bedford CA Van is back on the road again with the AA. Registered 845 PMU, the model is decorated in the famous yellow and black livery of the era including its period AA badge. Simple graphics promoting the AA Road Service are printed in black on the sides and the rear and for this release, a roof board is fixed to the front of the black roof, directly above the windscreen. The radiator is masked black with the Bedford name above it and the external trim is both black and silver, while the interior is also moulded in black. - 1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series I 80'' Open Top AA (1:76)

Land Rover Series I 80'' Open Top AA   Another great for Roadside Assistance vehicle followers! Our Land Rover Series 1 takes on the task as used by the AA, registered PYU 5, decorated in their familiar bright yellow and black colour scheme and sporting the original AA badge of the age. Given the right weather, this would have been a really cool drive with the three green seats in the front and all the equipment stored in the roomy back adds an unusual touch to your AA breakdown fleet. - 1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Mk5 SWB Low Roof Stobart Rail (1:76)

Ford Transit Mk5 SWB Low Roof Stobart Rail The Oxford Ford Transit comes in several formats here we see it as a short wheelbase with low roof as used by Stobart Rail Civil Engineering. In white with blue and red graphics, the van is registered BT62 NTF. The interior as well as the exterior trim are all in black. Additional graphics include the blue and silver Ford badge in the centre of the radiator and printed on the offside back door. - 1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Connect Stobart Air (1:76)

Ford Transit Connect Stobart Air  The Ford Motor Company boasts that every Transit is built for purpose and the smaller Ford Transit Connect is no exception with a large cargo capability lending itself to all sorts of commercial van users. Shaped by Ford kinetic design, the van has improved aerodynamics for greater fuel efficiency and high-tech lights for greater visibility. Component parts have also been designed for easy service and replacement. The Eddie Stobart fleet goes from strength to strength in its expansion from road vehicles, then rail traffic and here we have a support vehicle for Stobart Air, which the company took over from the regional airline Aer Arann in Dublin and which operates numerous flights between Ireland, the UK and parts of Europe. Our highly decorative model in the shape of the very modern Ford Transit Connect is registered PK12 AZO. The bright blue graphics on a silver grey background show it as operating out of London Southend Airport. A central chequered band of blue and white runs the complete length of both sides and the blue and white colour scheme is repeated in a chevron effect across the back doors. The bonnet has been given solid blue finish. Stobart Air operates from several small airports in the UK, so you may well see similar support vans in the vicinity of any of them. Our model also makes an unusual addition to your Eddie Stobart fleet of vehicles. - 1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Connect - RAC (1:76)

Ford Transit Connect - RAC  The Ford Transit Connect is a  modern addition to Oxford’s fleet of small commercials which have spanned the decades, reflecting the multiple purposes of the indispensible small van. The Ford Motor Company designed the Connect with a large cargo capacity, as well as incorporating improved aerodynamics for maximum fuel efficiency and high-tech lights for greater visibility.  Component parts were also designed for easy service and replacement. No wonder the Connect appealed to the RAC, whose equally modern livery we feature on this latest 1:76 scale edition. Decorated in the RAC signature orange and white colour scheme, the rear of our Connect carries the diagonal red and white highly visible paintwork, alerting motorists to its presence.  The white lettering on the sides and across the back promotes the RAC in-car services role.   External trim is black, as is the interior.  Our model, registered YR06 FMG, dates from 2006 when it was no doubt fulfilling its essential assistance to the nation’s motorists. - 1:76 Scale

Oxford Diecast Showmans Living Wagon Green/Cream (1:76)

Showmans Living Wagon Green/Cream (1:76) Oxford’s living wagons have covered several eras from the simple workmen’s utility hut on wheels to highly decorative Showman’s caravans.  For this release we revert to the time when the Showmans Living Wagon had beautiful spoked wagon wheels and elaborately applied coach lines. Here we see our Living Wagon in bright green with a white roof and cream roof undersides. A black chimney stack is perched on the roof too. The green bodywork has finely detailed gold coachwork applied to the sides, the back and the front door. The chassis, underside box and the large wagon wheels are all decorated in cream with a red surround to the wheels and gold wheel centres.  Finally, a tow bar fitted to the front of the wagon is all ready to attach to your steam powered wagon of the era

Oxford Diecast Mobile Trailer Loch Side Cafe (1:76)

Mobile Trailer Loch Side Cafe Includes: - Detailed diecast model - Loch Ness motif branding - Interior moulding - Wheel, underframe and tow detail - Display stand - OO Scale Vehicle information: The ubiquitous 1:76 scale mobile trailer takes to the Highlands for its latest vending opportunity.  Parked by the loch side, from where it takes its name, our trailer is registered LSC 23 and is distinctively decorated in white with orange roof and window shield, with a deep blue lower body. The orange carries through to the mudguards and tow bar mechanism. The equally brightly painted roof board advertises Monster-size Portions. Along the back of the van, the ever-elusive Monster features in a vivid green, yellow and red as it snakes through the dark blue painted water. On the hatch side, here he is again, this time surrounded by the graphics promoting big burgers, huge sausages, ‘loadsa seafood’ and hot and cold drinks to wash it all down.  That creature certainly seems to have his eyes on something appetising.

Oxford Diecast Alexander M Type Western (1:76)

Alexander M Type - Western Includes: - Detailed diecast model - Cab detail - Maroon moulded interior detail - Front grill and headlight features - Western Black/white livery - Display stand - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: The history of Western Scottish Bus Company can be traced back to 1929, when the Scottish General Transport Co. Ltd was renamed Western Scottish Motor Traction Co. Ltd. The company was formed as a result of the 1930 Road Traffic Act, which encouraged the consolidation of bus companies into larger groups. Western Scottish quickly became the largest bus operator in south west Scotland, with depots in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Cumnock, Girvan, Stranraer, Dumfries, Annan, Ardrossan, Carlisle, and Whithorn. The company operated a wide range of services, including local bus services, interurban connections, and cross-border journeys into north west England. In 1949, Western Scottish was nationalised and became part of the Scottish Bus Group. In 1985, in preparation for privatisation, the company was split into Clydeside Scottish and Western Scottish. Western Scottish was privatised in 1994 and was purchased by Stagecoach Group. The company was renamed Stagecoach Western Scottish and adopted the corporate Stagecoach white with red, blue and orange stripes livery. Stagecoach Western Scottish continued to expand its operations, purchasing Arran Transport in 1994 and A1 Service in 1995. The company also opened new depots in Brodick on the Isle of Arran and Dunoon in Argyll. In 2006, Stagecoach Western Scottish was merged with Stagecoach Strathtay to form Stagecoach West Scotland. The new company operates a fleet of over 1,000 buses and employs over 2,000 people. Today, Stagecoach West Scotland is one of the largest bus operators in Scotland, providing essential local bus services to communities across south west Scotland. The company also operates a number of intercity and express services, connecting towns and cities across Scotland and England. The Alexander M Type was a single-deck coach built by Alexander Bus Builders in Falkirk, Scotland in the early 1970s. It was developed for use by the Scottish Bus Group on its growing Anglo-Scottish motorway express services. The M Type was a popular choice with the Scottish Bus Group and other operators, and over 1,000 were built between 1974 and 1980. It was used on a wide range of services, including express services, long-distance tours and charter work. The M Type was gradually withdrawn from service in the early 1990s, as it was replaced by newer and more modern coaches.

Oxford Diecast Tricycle Van - Pickfords (1:76)

Tricycle Van - Pickfords The second release on this unusual three wheeler van, is Pickfords, the internationally renowned removal and storage company colour scheme of midnight blue and white, which is bound to appeal to collectors of the Pickford fleet past and present. Our Oxford tricycle, registered BWB 39, is as working out of Waingate in Sheffield as a Parcel Express Service delivery vehicle. The Pickfords colour scheme is relieved by white lettering on both sides, silver coachlines and black wheels, wheel arches and mudflaps. The interior is also black, including the steering wheel. Red masking has been used to depict rear lights at the four corners - top and bottom of the back doors, which also incorporate two porthole style windows. A final detail comprises the fleet number M.1596 on the sides in front of the rear wheel. This Pickfords van is an interesting addition to the Oxford fleet of 1:76 scale commercial vehicles. - Diecast Model - 1:76 (OO Scale) 

Oxford Diecast AEC Matador Flatbed RAF Blue (1:76)

AEC Matador Flatbed RAF Blue The AEC Matador was used extensively by all the Armed Forces and this latest Oxford military release in RAF blue-grey comes as an authentically researched flatbed variant. The RAF serial numbers RAF 18246 feature on the rear and the sides, with the RAF roundel and B/I designation featuring on the sides of the bonnet and above the rear wheels. The interior is black and the exterior detail extends to the realistic 'planking' on the trailer floor. - Diecast Model - 1:76 (OO Scale)

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Connect Royal Mail (1:76)

Ford Transit Connect Royal Mail Includes: - detailed diecast model - Windscreen and interior detailing - Display stand - (1:76) OO Scale

Oxford Diecast Ford Galaxy - Ice Blue (OO)

Ford Galaxy - Ice Blue Includes: - detailed diecast model - Windscreen and interior detailing - Display stand - (1:76) OO Scale

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Discovery 1 - Foxfire (1:76)

Land Rover Discovery 1 - Foxfire Includes: - Diecast model - Grill and  wheel detail - Interior detail as per prototype - Rear extra wheel detail attached - Display stand - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: The 1:76 scale the model is based on the vehicle which Land Rover produced at the Solihull plant between 1989 and 1998. Registered F981 ENV from 1998, ours is representative of the last year of manufacture. In real life, the Discovery 1 followed some of the finer features of the Range Rover with the same chassis, suspension and 4 wheel drive system. It was designed, however, at a more affordable price point so it came with smaller engine sizes and initially a three door option. It was also the first Land Rover aimed at the daily driving family market whilst still maintaining the off road facility. In addition, it provided more luggage space and was the only model with a 4 cylinder petrol engine option as well as the diesel alternative. The Discovery 1 came with either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual gearbox Another innovative feature was the interior for which Land Rover engaged the help of the Conran Design Group.  The result was a uniform interior colour scheme regardless of exterior paintwork, comprising a signature Sonar Blue to seats and carpet. The car also featured magazine holders above the windscreen, hand-holds for rear passengers built into the front seat head rests, new radio controls on the instrument cluster, two removable sunroof panels and a Land Rover branded cloth fabric holdall in the front centre console for storage. This unique ‘bag’ could be removed and with a detachable shoulder strap could be used as a fashion accessory.  A collector’s item in itself! The remainder of the interior and dashboard features of the Discovery 1 were taken from the existing Rover Group stable, including the instrument panel, digital clock, heater and air conditioning controls. A nod to nostalgia comprised the distinctive Morris Marina door handles. Our 1:76 scale model incorporates all the fine visual features of the original. The interior replicates the authentic Sonar Blue, enhanced with a Sonar Grey dashboard, steering wheel and door panels. Additional interior features include black floor mats, grey interior door handles, gearstick and hand brake. The exterior bodywork is a metallic red colour scheme with black and silver trim. Side body and rear window flashes are finished in grey, silver and a fine blue stripe.  Detailed roof bars, rear mud flaps, wheel centres and bolts are all black. The spare wheel appears fixed off centre on the rear full width door to the right of the  number plate. The Discovery 1 retained the chunky utility vehicle function for which Land Rover was historically renowned, while incorporating many refinements aimed at comfort and economy in an ever competitive automotive world.  

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit LWB High Roof Stobart (1:76)

Ford Transit LWB High Roof Stobart Carrying an unusual colour scheme for an Eddie Stobart vehicle, this long wheel base Ford Transit with a high roof carries the livery used by the famous haulier as a support vehicle in the freight side of the business. The white Transit is registered YP58 PXZ and carries the Eddie Stobart Rail logo on the sides and rear, Civil Engineering lettering along the lower sides in blue and the website address across the bottom of the back doors. - 1:76 (OO) scale

Oxford Diecast Mercedes Sprinter Parcelforce (1:76)

Mercedes Sprinter Parcelforce Includes - Detailed diecast model - Parcel force branding - Grill and cab/interior detail - Display stand - OO Scale Vehicle Information: The Mercedes Sprinter represents the second generation of the popular commercial van which was an upgrade from the original in 2006. First launched in 1995, the Sprinter went on to be voted Van of the Year in 2007. Its versatility makes it a favourite with operators right up to the present. Here it is operated by Parcelforce registered 0E10 FHB from 2010.  The familiar and very modern bright red Parcelforce body colour is in contrast to the white graphics and the bold green and black ‘poster’ printed on the van sides promoting the company’s commitment to a more environmentally friendly world and also their Eco-start delivery. The external trim is finished in black and silver and the interior is also black.  

Oxford Diecast AEC 690 Concrete Mixer Blue (1:76)

AEC 690 Concrete Mixer Blue Includes: - Detailed diecast model - Windscreen and interior detailing - Grill and underframe detail - Blue construction colour scheme - Display stand - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: The AEC 690 cab is based on the original vehicle launched at Earl’s Court in 1959 and was produced until 1969.  Both the cab and the chassis had been previously developed by Thornycroft who AEC acquired in the early 1960s. Over the years, the updated 690 was re-badged, re-bodied and  equipped with different engines, all part of AEC’s new vehicle programme. Like many AEC heavy duty transport vehicles, it was also used extensively by the British military. It was manufactured with an all-steel full-width cab resiliently mounted with easy access steps on both sides. It had a lined interior and flat two-piece reverse sloping windscreen, counter-balanced drop door windows, rear view quarter and central windows and adjustable driver’s seat. Cab equipment included twin windscreen wipers, two large rear view mirrors, an efficient heater/demister unit and a tool box.

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Lightweight - Hard Top - Fred Dibnah (1:76)

Land Rover Lightweight - Hard Top - Fred Dibnah Includes: - Diecast model - Distinctive grill and front end - F Dibnah Steeplejack Bolton branding - Custom livery and paint finish - Spare Tyre on the front - Hard top rear - Wheel detail - Display stand - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: Fred Dibnah was an English steeplejack and television personality. He was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, on 29 April 1938. He became a steeplejack in 1956, and worked on many of the industrial chimneys in the North West of England. He was also a keen collector of steam engines and other machinery. In 1973, Dibnah was featured in a documentary about steeplejacks for the BBC. The documentary was a success, and Dibnah went on to present a number of other television programmes about his work. He was also a regular contributor to radio and newspaper articles. Dibnah was known for his love of old machinery and his traditional methods of working. He was also a skilled storyteller, and his programmes were full of anecdotes and insights into the world of steeplejacking. Dibnah died on 6 November 2004, after a short battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. He was a popular and respected figure, and his death was mourned by many people. Dibnah's legacy lives on through his television programmes and his books. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of steeplejacking, and his work helped to preserve a traditional craft.  

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series II - Canvas Back Bronze Green (1:76)

Land Rover Series II - Canvas Back Bronze Green  The Series II Land Rover was introduced in 1958 and was manufactured until 1961, when it was replaced by the IIA. Whereas the Series I had flat sides, the Series II can immediately be identified with the rounded side panels, which allowed for the wider track of the vehicle. Coming in Short and Long Wheelbases with numerous body combinations including fixed roofs, canvas roofs, open tops, station wagons etc. This long wheelbase Land Rover goes back to its roots with this very recognisable colour scheme of Bronze Green and Reed Green tilt. Registered YAC 654 it has characteristic silver and black masked radiator grille, also features silver window frames and door handles, a Bronze Green interior, black seats and steering wheel and black windscreen wipers. Includes - Diecast model - Display stand - 1:76 (OO) scale

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Custom White (1:76)

Ford Transit Custom White Includes: - Diecast Model - Custom White - Cab interior detail - Accurate body side detailing - Display stand - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: Ford Custom Van in pristine white – a must for all lightweight commercial van enthusiasts, for whom the ubiquitous white van is a necessity.  In real life, the Custom was launched at the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, when it was classed as a mid-size front wheel drive vehicle, a smaller version of the Ford Transit Mk 8. Still in production today, the original 2.2 turbo diesel powered van is now available as a plug in hybrid version powered by a Ford Ecoboost petrol engine and a 13.6kWh electric battery. As with other Ford Transit models, there is a choice of two chassis lengths and two roof heights as well as being easily adapted for cargo and passenger use. There is also the choice of a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. Since its introduction, the Ford Custom van, with its characteristic wedge-shaped sloping bonnet, has seen one or two upgrades in its recent history. Our model is based on the original and is registered MA16 XLV from 2016.  It simplicity emphasises the detailed tooling elements of the model, which features contrasting black trim to wheels, radiator grille and bumpers and the familiar Ford badge finished in blue and silver.  The interior is moulded in a contrasting dark grey.  

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series I 88'' Canvas Bronze Green (1:76)

Land Rover Series I 88'' Canvas Bronze Green Includes: - Detailed diecast model - Distinctive Defender Series 1 front and grille - Interior detail - Canvas Back - Trim and brackets picked out in silver - Wheel detail - Display stand  - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: Rover chief engineer Maurice Wilks was inspired by his army-surplus Willys-Overland Jeep to create a workhorse vehicle for military and agricultural use - and for export abroad to kick-start both Rover's fortunes and the national economy after World War II. Prototypes were up and running by late 1947, and production of the Series I began at Solihull in summer 1948. It had permanent four-wheel-drive with low-ratio gearing and a locking freewheel mechanism, and a 50bhp, 1.6-litre engine from the Rover P3 saloon. It was fitted with lightweight body panels made from surplus aircraft-grade aluminium - steel was in short supply post-war - and came with army-surplus green paint. The Land Rover price started from just £450. Supply to the British forces started in 1949, the Land Rover replacing the Austin Champ and later, the rust-prone Austin Gipsy. Deliveries to organisations such as the Red Cross soon followed. The 100,000th Land Rover was made in autumn 1954 and by 1958, production ran to around 200,000. In Bronze Green this 88 inch Land Rover was one of the most popular colour schemes. The canvas however would fade over time, so the colours of these would vary considerably. They say no two surviving Land Rover Series I's are the same, each having their own identity.

Oxford Diecast Ford Cargo Box Van Parcelforce

Ford Cargo Box Van Parcelforce Includes: - Detailed diecast model - Cabin interior detail - Grill, front and side mirror detail - Box trailer underframe detail - Rear door and buffer beam detailing - Display stand  - OO Scale Vehicle information and history: From its launch in 1981 right up the present day, the Ford Cargo has been the perfect box van for deliveries, truck rentals, small removals and the like, taking advantage of its solidity, roomy storage and ease of loading and unloading. Here we see it as used by Royal Mail's Parcelforce Division, registered J984 NVM from 1991/92, featuring their corporate identity of the day together with compass in blue and white dropped shadow on the red truck body. The name, telephone number and slogan 'The Power to Deliver' are all printed across the back doors with external trim finished in black.

Oxford Diecast Ford Cargo Box Van - Royal Mail (1:76)

Ford Cargo Box Van Royal Mail Includes: - Detailed diecast model - Cab interior parts - Front grill and headlight parts - Underframe detail - Royal Mail branding - Trailer doors/ locking handle parts - Display stand - (1:76) OO Scale Vehicle information: Launched in 1981 by Ford UK, the Ford Cargo was a popular haulage option used by many large companies and continued until 1986 under the Ford name until they sold on their European truck operations to an Italian company IVECO, at which point all models carried the dual name. Dating from 1990 and registered G853 AMJ, our Ford Cargo Box Van with its Ford Iveco branding on the front, represents a vehicle used extensively by the Royal Mail, decorated in its signature bright red with Royal Cypher and Royal Mail lettering/yellow zigzag flash to the sides of the trailer. The rear carries the slogan 'Please use your Postcode' - which probably people needed reminding about in those days, before the days of SatNav where postcodes are now essential! This release is a nice addition to your Royal Mail timeline collection featuring this great British institution.