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This chunky little model has been finished off with some great contrasting silver masking to door handles, radiator surrounds, petrol filler cap and also the all-important genuine Showtrac badge on the radiator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43517527064811,"sku":"76SST001","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/products\/76SST001.webp?v=1667248638"},{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-76lrc005-land-rover-ft6-carmichael-new-zealand-dire-service","title":"Oxford Diecast 76LRC005 - Land Rover FT6 Carmichael New Zealand Dire Service","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the second fire appliance from New Zealand to feature in this issue of The Globe and they would look good together on your collecting shelf. 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