The 1970's
During the 1970's four manufacturing groups dominated the British Industry - Ford, Vauxhall (GM), British Leyland Motor Corporation (now virtually nationalised to become BL) and Chrysler (who were sold to Peugeot). The consolidation of the 1960's had created inefficiencies for the latter two companies with the duplication of models across different marques. It created a need to decrease the inefficiencies through restructuring which in turn led to industrial disputes and strikes. This coincided with the emergence of stronger more efficient overseas competition - Datsun (Nissan), Volkswagen and Renault.
The first Range Rover was launched and the arrival of Japanese manufacturing with the Honda who formed a partnership with BL to manufacture the Triumph Acclaim/Honda Ballade.
British vehicles from this time included - Ford Cortina, Ford Escort, Mini, Morris Marina, Vauxhall Viva, Austin Morris 1100/1300, Austin Allegro, Ford Capri, Hillman Avenger and Austin Maxi
British Leyland Marques - Triumph, Standard, Rover-Land, Austin, Vanden Plas, Morris, MG, Wolseley, Riley, Austin-Healey, Daimler,Jaguar.
Rootes Group Marques (Chrysler) - Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer, Talbot, Commer and Karrier.
Oxford Diecast has examples of some of these marques in its model car range, some being represented across different scales.
Oxford Diecast 5 Piece Set Land Rover Discovery 1/2/3/4/5
Product code: 76SET77£39.95This superb five-piece collection celebrating the evolution of the Land Rover Discovery has the newly tooled Discovery 1 at the head of the procession leading the cavalcade in a bright array of authentic colours. Here’s...£39.95
Oxford Diecast Scooter and Sidecar Orange
Product code: 76SC003£7.95The Oxford Scooter made its debut as just that; then we welcomed it with a trailer on the back; and for its third outing, it comes with another tooling variation – a sidecar. Epitomising the 1960s, it was the favoured n...£7.95
Oxford Diecast Blue Renault 4
Product code: 76RN003£8.95After the cream launch model and then a red version, our latest release appears in probably the most recognised Renault 4 colour scheme - mid blue, dating from 1967 and registered PXD 924F. An iconic car from the 1960s ...£8.95
Oxford Diecast Bedford RL 58 Company RASC Cyprus
Product code: 76RL002£19.95Oxford Bedford RL military truck is deployed on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus under the auspices of 58 Company, Royal Army Service Corps. The Bedford RL is decorated in a desert scheme of light stone with the canva...£19.95
Oxford Diecast Cumberland Green/old Englsh White Riley Elf
Product code: 76RE003£8.45SHE'S NEW, SHE'S A LITTLE BEAUTY, SHE'S A RILEY Magnificent Motoring in Miniature Our smart Riley Elf Mk III makes its third appearance registered UAX 85G from 1968, the year in which Riley was merged into British Leyla...£8.45
Oxford Diecast White Commer PB
Product code: 76PB011£8.45The Commer PB was a product of the British manufacturers who were in business from 1905 to 1979, starting up in South London. Subsequent expansion saw Commer relocating to Luton where their extensive range included anyt...£8.45
Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series IiII SWB Hard Top Bronze Green
Product code: 76LR3S005£10.95The Land Rover Series III, a short wheelbase vehicle which the company produced between 1971 and 1985, during which time the company's millionth Land Rover rolled off the production line in 1976. The Series III was the m...£10.95
Oxford Diecast Duple Britannia Wallace Arnold
Product code: 76DB001£25.95The Duple Britannia, manufactured in 1955, makes its entrance in the well-known livery of Wallace Arnold whose coach tours were particularly successful in the era before package holidays became affordable to the nation....£25.95
Oxford Diecast Evergreen Ford Cortina MKIII
Product code: 76COR3010£8.45The Cortina was introduced in 1962 and changed the face of British motoring. It was a risk Ford took and one which paid off. In 1963 the Cortina became the market leader, a trend it kept up for the next two decades. Intr...£8.45
Oxford Diecast Dark Green and Sage Green Carlight Continental Caravan
Product code: 76CC003£13.95Straight from the 1950s, this model of the Carlight 'Continental' Caravan smacks of nostalgia and conjures up happy holidays enjoyed by families in the early post-war era before the days of overseas package holidays. The...£13.95
Oxford Diecast Aberystwyth Bedford J1 Ambulance
Product code: 76BED008£9.95The Bedford J1 is seen here 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 wais...£9.95
Oxford Diecast Alexander M Type Western 1:76 scale
Product code: 76AMT002£28.95The 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 Roa...£28.95
Oxford Diecast Leaf Green Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
Product code: 76AHF003£8.95After the two-tone colour schemes (red/white and pale blue/white) of the first releases on Oxford’s 1:76 scale Frogeye Sprite, we now see an all-over bright green livery for its third appearance. The much loved Sprite e...£8.95
Oxford Diecast Bedford CF Ice Cream Van C J Copner
Product code: 43CF005£18.95There’s nothing like an ice cream when the sun comes out and our Oxford 1:43 sale Bedford CF Van is back on the road in a bright new colour scheme for the 2023 season. Chris Copner and his ice cream vans are centred in ...£18.95
Oxford Diecast Ford Cortina MKII Crayford Convertible Black and White
Product code: 43CCC004£27.95The Ford Cortina was, in real life, the UK's best- selling car of the 1970s. Built between 1962 and 1982 by Ford UK at their Dagenham plant, the Mark II was introduced in 1966 - the year of our Oxford replica. It came a...£27.95
Oxford Diecast Mobile Trailer M Manze Jellied Eels
Product code: 87TR018£12.95Oxford Diecast 87TR018 Mobile Trailer M Manze Jellied Eels Oxford Commercials 1:87 Scale Model Scale 1:87 scale means that this is 87 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s) For a much more detailed explanation of s...£12.95
Oxford Diecast Leyland Royal Tiger North Western
Product code: NLRT007£9.95The Leyland Royal Tiger from the 1950s era is already in Oxford’s 1:76 scale bus series and this lovely bright red and cream paint scheme of the North Western Road Car Company has been a colourful part of it. Now, for t...£9.95
Oxford Diecast 1949 Mercury 8 Coupe Hot Rod
Product code: 87ME49009£9.95This Hot Rod version of the 1949 Ford Mercury certainly makes a dramatic entrance into the Oxford American series. With yellow and red flames leaping up from the front of the bonnet and creeping along the wings, the col...£9.95
Oxford Diecast Dodge D100 Pick Up 1957 Omaha Orange and Jewel Black
Product code: 87DP57004£9.95Oxford Diecast 87DP57004 Dodge D100 Sweptside Pick Up 1957 Omaha Orange and Jewel Black 1:87 Scale 1:87 scale means that this is 87 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s) For a much more detailed explanation of sca...£9.95
Oxford Diecast Dodge Charger Daytona 1969 Bright Blue
Product code: 87DD69004£9.95Oxford Diecast 87DD69004 Dodge Charger Daytona 1969 Bright Blue Oxford Automobile 1:87 Scale Model Scale 1:87 scale means that this is 87 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s) For a much more detailed explanation ...£9.95
Oxford Diecast Dodge Charger 1968 Yellow/black
Product code: 87DC68004£9.95Dodge 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 ...£9.95
Oxford Diecast Chevrolet Stepside Pick Up 1965 Yellow 1:87
Product code: 87CP65007£9.95First launched in 1960 by Chevrolet/General Motors as either a 2 wheel drive (C) or 4 wheel drive (K), the Chevrolet Stepside pickup truck featured a V8 engine, a 3-speed manual gearbox, with the gearstick on the steeri...£9.95
Oxford Diecast Chevrolet Nomad 1957 Colonial Cream/onyx Black
Product code: 87CN57007£8.95In 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...£8.95
Oxford Diecast Mobile Trailer M.Manze Jellied Eels
Product code: 76TR018£13.95A mobile trailer with an interesting livery promoting a delicacy which might not be to everyone’s taste – jellied eels. However, we see the firm of Michele Manze does meat and fruit pies as well, which may be a tasty al...£13.95
Oxford Diecast Bedford RL RAF Kinloss Mountain Rescue
Product code: 76RL001£19.95Another heavy duty Bedford truck joins Oxford’s military range – the Bedford RL - which Bedford built from the mid 1950s to the early 1970s. Like many Bedford vehicles, it served its time primarily as the British milita...£19.95
Oxford Diecast Mini Van West Mercia Police Panda
Product code: 76MV034£8.45The Mini Van was a really useful vehicle in its day and highly popular following its launch in the 1960s. With a ¼ ton load capacity, it had been built on the longer Mini Traveller chassis and came without rear side win...£8.45
Oxford Diecast Mini 1275GT Teal Blue
Product code: 76MINGT006£8.95The Classic Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and first appeared in 1959 to great acclaim. Its popularity as a cult car has spanned over 60 years with no sign of abating and there are many enthusiasts today who ar...£8.95
Oxford Diecast Morris Marina Teal Blue
Product code: 76MAR006£7.45The Morris Marina is a nostalgic reminder from the 1970s when although it was highly popular throughout its life, was also dubbed - perhaps unfairly - the worst car ever! Classed as a rear wheel drive small family car, ...£7.45
Oxford Diecast 4th Armoured Operation Granby 1990 and 1991 Land Rover
Product code: 76LRFCS003£14.95Operation Granby or Op. Granby as it is better known was the code name for the British military operation during the 1991 Gulf War. Designated a strategic offensive, action centred around Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and ...£14.95
Oxford Diecast Gerry Cottles Circus ERF EC Box Trailer
Product code: 76EC004£28.95Oxford Diecast 76EC004 ERF EC Box Trailer Gerry Cottles Circus Oxford Showtime 1:76 Scale Model Scale 1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s) For a much more detailed explanation of ...£28.95
Oxford Diecast Diamond T Tank Transporter and Trailer US Army
Product code: 76DT007£28.95In real life, the vehicle comprised a 12 ton 6 x 4 axle M20 Diamond T model T980 ballast tractor and companion trailer. The vehicle originated in the USA, built by the Diamond T Company in Chicago who produced over 6500...£28.95
Oxford Diecast Ford Cortina MKII Blue Mink
Product code: 76COR2009£8.45The Ford Cortina was produced in the UK between 1962 and 1982, across five generations of the marque, three of which - the MkI, MkII and Mk III - have all been tooled up as Oxford miniatures. During the 1970s, the Corti...£8.45
Oxford Diecast BMC Mobile Unit Coca Cola - 1:76 Scale 76BMC005CC
Product code: 76BMC005CC£18.45The Oxford series of Coca Cola models takes a new direction this time, in the shape of the BMC Mobile Unit. Registered 001 OLA, the 1:76 scale diecast model is brightly decorated in Coke’s signature red and white colour...£18.45
Oxford Diecast Alexander M Type Scottish
Product code: 76AMT001£29.95A single deck coach in the shape of the Alexander M-Type. The M-Type was a motorway coach built for the Scottish Bus Group Anglo-Scottish services and here at Oxford we launch the fleet with an example of the coach trav...£29.95
Oxford Diecast Yellow and Black AEC 690 Cement Mixer
Product code: 76ACM002£24.95A Cement Mixer in a favourite colourway for construction vehicles – a high visibility bright yellow and black. The new 1:76 scale AEC 690 cab is based on the original vehicle launched at Earl’s Court in 1959 and was pro...£24.95
Oxford Diecast Scammell LD55 Dumper Truck NCB
Product code: 76ACD002£23.95This heavyweight construction truck appears in the bright yellow and black colour scheme of NCB (National Coal Board) registered EWJ 45J from 1979. In real life, the dumper truck was produced on an AEC 690, Aveling Barf...£23.95
Oxford Diecast Royal Military Police Berlin 1954 Austin Champ
Product code: 76AC003£9.95The Austin Champ was the British Army’s answer to the famous US Army’s Willys MB Jeep, also already immortalised in our 1:76 scale Military series The Austin Motor Company manufactured the Champ between 1951 and 1956 as...£9.95
Oxford Diecast Ford Anglia Spruce Green
Product code: 76105010£8.95he Ford Motor Company introduced their fourth generation of the Anglia name, the 105E, in 1959 characterised by its unique backward slanting rear window. Until it ceased manufacture in 1967, over 1 million cars rolled o...£8.95
Oxford Diecast RAF Police Akrotiri Land Rover Lightweight -1:43 scale 43LRL010
Product code: 43LRL010£18.95The RAF Police are the users of this version of the Land Rover ½ ton Lightweight and they are on the prowl in Cyprus at the RAF base in Akrotiri. This time the colour scheme is white on a black chassis with the customar...£18.95
Oxford Diecast Bedford CF Ice Cream Van Morrison Jordans
Product code: 43CF004£18.95Bedford CF in 1:43 scale, based on the Bedford (Vauxhall) light commercial vehicle produced between 1969 and 1988. It replaced the Bedford CA Van and its van variants soon became some of the most popular light commercia...£18.95
Oxford Diecast Dragoon Red Ford Cortina Crayford Open Top
Product code: 43CCC003£27.95Ford Cortina MK II 1500 GT Crayford Convertiblein a bright red colour scheme with silver trim and black interior. It is registered SML 898F from 1967. Crayford Engineering was a car coachbuilder based in Kent and was fo...£27.95
Oxford Diecast Messerschmitt KR200 Bubble Top Black
Product code: 18MBC007£33.95Oxford Diecast Messerschmitt KR200 Bubble Top Black Dimensions and Weights Packed: 19.9cm x 12.5cm x 10.1cm ( L x W x H ) Unpacked: 15.7cm x 7.2cm x 6.8cm ( L x W x H ) Scale 1:18 scale which means that this is 18 times...£33.95
Welly VW Split Screen Scale - 1:24 Scale
Product code: 22095WCRRE£13.95WELLY VW Split Screen Scale - 1:24 Scale ...£13.95
Welly VW Bus Cream & Red - 1:18 Scale
Product code: 12531WCRRE£29.95The Volkswagen Type 2, known officially, depending on body type as the Transporter, Kombi and Microbus, and informally as the Bus (US) or Camper (UK), was introduced in 1950 by German automaker Volkswagen as its second ...£29.95
Welly VW Beetle Purple Low Rider - 1:24 Scale
Product code: 22436LRWPURP£10.99WELLY VW Beetle Purple Low Rider - 1:24 Scale ...£10.99
Welly VW Beetle Hard Top White - 1:24 Scale
Product code: 22436WWHITE£15.95WELLY VW Beetle Hard Top White - 1:24 Scale Scale 1:24 scale means that this is 24 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s) For a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow this link . -1/...£15.95
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