1/76 Scale Diecast Cars

1/76 Ferguson TEA Tractor - Red

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 aluminum - 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.

The 1:76 scale model comes on a plinth with clear case lid and Oxford Commercial wrap.

Oxford Diecast 76FT1009 RAC Ford Transit Mk1 Oxford Emergency 1:76 Scale Model

The Bedford J1 is seen operating in Aberystwyth in Mid Wales, registered LEJ 771J from 1970.

Our J1 Ambulance is painted white with the bonnet and front wings masked black and with a red band running along the waist on both sides. . The windows to the sides and rear are blacked out with silver etched frames. Other external trim is also finished in silver right down to chrome bumpers. The centre of the white roof has a blue beacon fitted and a roof siren also features above the front of the cab. The interior is black too. The ambulance service crest creates a superb and highly detailed splash of colour between the side windows. Even the County Medical Officer's details are printed in Welsh and English along the nearside lower body. A final detail includes Ambulance printed in red across the back doors and in black and white above the front windscreen.

In sunshine yellow, echoing the days of summer, our Massey Ferguson tractor appears in open mode without a roof canopy and features smoke grey engine parts and black interior. The realistic bright yellow wheels are especially well finished with a pale green central boss and silver outer rim. Final details see a black grille and white vertical exhaust stack, as well as the Massey Ferguson 135 detail printed along the body of this essential piece of farming equipment which dates back to the 1960s and 1970s.

Land Rover Fire Engines were built on 80-inch and 88-inch chassis. These small and easily maneuverable fire tenders were capable of operating in restricted spaces that larger appliances could not reach. Many were sold to works fire services or small airfields when they filled the role of first-response vehicles. Although Land Rover sub-contracted the construction of later Fire Engines to specialist manufacturers through their Special Projects Department, the Series I models were actually built at the Rover Factory. The series I was ideal for use around railway stations and was a common sight in the 1950s.

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 aluminum - 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 organizations 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. This open back Land Rover has is based on an 88 inch wheelbase comes in green.

In real life the Chevrolet Nomad, classed as a two-door sport wagon, had a relatively short production period, being introduced as a concept car in 1954 with full blown production a year later. The Oxford model is based on the second-generation vehicle which Chevrolet (General Motors) launched in 1957 when it became more akin to the Chevrolet Bel Air, with long tail fins featuring the Bel Air name, a redesigned dashboard and front fascia and arguably more muted colour schemes. The two-tone option remained prevalent both inside and out. Performance wise, the car sported a 4.3L V8 engine but was considered one of the most expensive Chevrolet cars around at the time at $2571, so its sales figures proved very disappointing. It merged completely with the Bel Air name in 1958.

The colour scheme on the 1:87 scale Nomad is a delicate pale yellow with black roof and black interior. The whitewall Tyres also feature a fine yellow rim with red wheel center boss. The remaining trim is chrome and black with a strip of chrome across the center of the radiator grille carrying the signature Chevrolet badge. Registered in North Carolina, WX-835, 57 the plate carries the words Drive Safely.

Oxford Diecast Dodge Charger Daytona 1969 Bright Blue Oxford Automobile 1:87 Scale Model

Dodge Charger 1968 in pale yellow with black sloping roof and black signature banding round the side and top elevations of the boot. The interior is finished in contrasting black and our two-door model is registered in Florida 'The Sunshine State' in 1969, numbered 12 W 14998. Amongst the extravagant chrome exterior detailing, the Charger R/T (short for Road Track) name is printed above the rear number plate. The Dodge Charger R/T was a fast car, capable of 150 mph. On the downside the fuel consumption was only 10 mpg.

The 1965 Ford Mustang was the first year of production for the iconic pony car. It was introduced to the public on April 17, 1964, at the New York World's Fair, and was an instant success. Ford had originally planned to sell 100,000 Mustangs in its first year, but it actually sold over 400,000 units.

The Mustang was available in three body styles: hardtop, convertible, and fastback. It was also offered with a variety of engine options, including a 101-horsepower inline-six cylinder, a 164-horsepower V6, and a 271-horsepower V8. The Mustang GT package was available with anybody style and engine, and added performance features such as a stiffer suspension, larger brakes, and a dual exhaust system.

The Mustang was an affordable and stylish car that appealed to a wide range of buyers. It was also a lot of fun to drive, with its sporty handling and powerful engines. The Mustang quickly became one of the most popular cars in America, and it has remained so ever since.

This Oxford Diecast 1:87 classic Ford Mustang 2-door convertible version in Ivy Green comes on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford Automobile wrap.

Launched in 1961 the 948 cc engine was replaced in the autumn of 1962 by a larger 1098 cc version with an output of 48 bhp. The car now shared its engine with the recently introduced Morris 1100. Over 170,000 cars were produced and at the time it would have cost you around '700. This is the Panda Version of the Austin A40, in the familiar White and Blue and was popular with Police Forces across the UK.

If you are a Beatles fan and lucky enough to have their Abbey Road album, take another look at the record sleeve and you will see a white VW Beetle parked in the background, with the Fab Four progressing across the famous zebra crossing to the Abbey Road Studios. The car belonged to a nearby resident of Abbey Road at the time of the photo-shoot on 8th August 1969.

The car is now further immortalised as here at Oxford, our latest release on our 1:76 scale VW is that very vehicle! Registered LMW 281 from 1967/68, it is decorated in its original Lotus White colour scheme with black interior and chrome exterior finish. Quite ordinary in normal circumstances but its provenance has given it celebrity status. The real thing was re-discovered in a car showroom in St Albans in 1986 by the owner of a local musical instrument shop, who snapped it up, realising the car salesman had no idea of its history and more importantly, its potential value.

This a 1:76 (00) scale model for collectors, modelers and it also makes a great gift. It comes on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford Automobile wrap.

Emblazoned all over with the Union Flag in patriotic red, white and blue, the 1960s scooter is registered 350 YUP and it is definitely a YUP from us, too! The trim is finished in red to the mudguards, white ' see the wheels ' and silver to handlebars, brakes and headlight surround. The seat is made for a pillion passenger too, molded here in black ' and there's a spare wheel fitted to the back of the seat with a bracket.

Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin was a prominent, very keen and capable racing driver of the 1920s and early 1930s. He was one of W O Bentley's 'Bentley Boys' which comprised a group of wealthy British men, both drivers and mechanics with a need for speed. They drove Bentley automobiles to victory in several races between 1927 and 1931, including four consecutive wins at Le Mans. As a result of this success, W O Bentley developed the Bentley 4 ' litre car on a sports car chassis in 1927, with assembly at Cricklewood in North London. Tim Birkin, who W O Bentley named the greatest British driver of the day, saw the potential benefits of getting more power from a lighter model of the car by using a supercharger. He set up his own engineering works in Welwyn Garden City in 1928 and the Bentley Blower was born, despite the disapproval of W O Bentley, who thought it corrupted his original design. With team-mate Jean Chassagne, Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin entered his supercharged Bentley Blower in the 1930 Le Mans race as number 9. The pair managed 138 laps to come in 11th, while a second Bentley Blower Car No. 8 driven by Dr Dudley Benjafield and Guilio Ramponi completed 144 laps to come in 10th. Both cars were sponsored by Team Miss Dorothy Paget. The same year, Tim Birkin entered the French Grand Prix and went on to finish second. Of the 720 Bentley 4 ' litre cars built between 1927 and 1931, only 50 were converted to Blower Bentleys. Though the supercharged Bentley's competitive performance was not outstanding, it did set several speed records, including a famous performance at Brooklands in 1932 when it recorded a speed of 138 mph.

This 1:76 scale model of Sir Henry Birkin's Blower Bentley No. 9 as raced at Le Mans is painted in characteristic dark green and sports the race No. 9 in white on the sides. Bonnet straps are finished in tan. The tonneau cover is black, seating dark green and the dashboard is finished in silver with black dials.

Sir Henry Birkin claimed he never raced to win, just enjoying the thrill of the sport at the same time raising the profile of British motoring. He certainly succeeded as far as the Bentley name was concerned, which we once again epitomize with our evocative little replica. Sadly he died in 1933, two years after W O Bentley had been forced to sell the Bentley name to Rolls-Royce, due to the Great Recession.

Launched at the 1950 British International Motor Show, the prestigious Jaguar Mk VII was produced between 1951 and 1956 at the Coventry Works of Jaguar Cars. The luxury four-door saloon featured a 3442 cc, 160 bhp engine capable of a speed of 100 mph and from 1952 it became the first Jaguar to be offered with optional automatic transmission. No wonder it was a favourite on the racing circuits of the era. During its lifetime, nearly 31000 rolled off the production line.

The Oxford model of the Jaguar MK VII, is seen here in 1:76 scale appearing in the truly British colour scheme of Racing Green, registered GCH 268. Contrasting silver trim looks great against the body colour, too. The interior is finished with pale green seating and a black steering wheel.

At a cost of '1695 in 1951, including taxes, the Jaguar Mk VII was thought beyond the reach of UK drivers, therefore Jaguar aimed their sights towards the export market but such was its appeal at home that Jaguar had to move to their Browns Lane premises to cope with demand.

If you're looking for a Jaguar model in that distinctive green colour from 'way back when', check out the Oxford Diecast Jaguar E Type Racing Green in 1:76 Scale.

The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 was introduced in March 1961, using the triple SU carbureted 3.8 litre 6-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S. The first 500 cars built had flat floors and external bonnet latches. These cars are rare and more valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the twin hood latches moved to inside the car. The 3.8 litre engine was increased to 4.2 litres in late 1964. All E-Types featured independent coil spring rear suspension with torsion bar front ends, and four-wheel disc brakes, in-board at the rear, power-assisted from 1964. Jaguar was one of the first auto manufacturer to equip cars with disc brakes as standard.

This model is one of three special 'one-off' Land Rover Defender Models. Registered OV15 YRG, this time the station wagon is decorated in a light grey with black upper body, roof and bonnet. Exterior body trim is also black with door handles finished in silver. This model also features extra sills to the front and sides. The Land Rover Autobiography logo appears on the rear offside panel to the right of the spare wheel, confirming its distinctive status.

1:76 scale model on a plinth with case lid in an Oxford wrap. Model can be removed from plinth.