{"title":"Oxford Diecast - New Releases","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-76cap010-ford-capri-mkiii-cosmos-blue-metallic","title":"Oxford Diecast 76CAP010 - Ford Capri MkIII Cosmos Blue Metallic","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Ford Capri Mk III, assembled at the German Ford plant in Cologne, was first launched in 1976 at the Geneva Motor Show but it would be 1978 before it became available to purchase.\u003cspan\u003e  This version\u003c\/span\u003e is registered HMV 801T from 1979 and carries all the innovative features of the upgraded Mk II version. New were the black slatted grille and four quad headlamps while to the rear, ‘saw tooth’ rear lights were added. The sporty spoiler was another new feature added to improve the aerodynamics, in turn leading to improved economy and performance.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe bonnet’s leading edged sloped down towards the headlamps enhancing the racy image.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Mk III was manufactured until 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePainted in a brilliant bright blue with pale ivory interior seating and black dashboard\/steering wheel, the\u003cspan\u003e e\u003c\/span\u003exterior body trim is essentially black including bumpers, door handles, grille and the wheels feature a silver finish. The rear of the vehicle features the Capri 1.6 GL marque while the blue Ford badge is printed in blue in the centre of the radiator grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Capri was also a popular Police vehicle and even in its last year or production, a fleet of Capri Mk III 2.8 injection models were delivered to Greater Manchester Police.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey saw service in the Force right up until 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to View\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-diecast-oo-gauge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick Here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to see the full range of Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472691483009,"sku":"76CAP010","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/od76cap010.jpg?v=1752416712"},{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-76cfv002-bedford-cf-van-british-rail","title":"Oxford Diecast 76CFV002 - Bedford CF Van British Rail","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll ready for your 00 gauge railway layout of the era, is this great little Bedford CF Van which was a familiar sight on the British roads from 1969 to the mid 1980s.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt succeeded the legendary 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 discontinued in 1986. During its day, its versatility made it one of the most popular light commercials of the day and it was equally sought after as the template for a caravanette, notably the Bedford Dormobile. It came with longitudinal front engine and rear wheel drive and transmission of 2\/4\/5 manual to a 3-speed General Moors automatic. In 1980, a CF facelift introduced a 2.3L diesel engine as an alternative to the petrol engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur model is registered UYV 710S from 1977 and appears in the familiar bright yellow colour scheme with black British Rail lettering to the sides and the rear of the van. The equally famous double arrow, designed by a young lettering artist Gerry Barney in 1964 to represent the double track railway and introduced by British Rail in 1965, is printed boldly in red on the van sides.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe British Rail Double Arrow has gone on to be a symbol of the railways in Britain since then, albeit in different colour schemes and in use in all kinds of railway-related areas. The van has a wealth of black and chrome exterior trim in contrast to the bright bodywork while the interior is moulded completely in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to View\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-diecast-oo-gauge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick Here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to see the full range of Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472696037761,"sku":"76CFV002","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/76CFV002.webp?v=1752417413"},{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-76rcl005-range-rover-classic-aa","title":"Oxford Diecast 76RCL005 - Range Rover Classic AA","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe classic Range Rover, also known as the first generation Range Rover, was introduced to the public in June 1970. It was originally a 2-door model and is credited with pioneering the luxurious SUV market, combining off-road capability with on-road comfort. Launched as ‘The Car for all Reasons’ it boasted a top speed of around 100 mph. Classed as a 4 x 4 mid-sized off road vehicle, the Classic Range Rover stayed in production until 1996 it was superseded by a second generation Range Rover in 1994, at which point it was referred to as the Classic and ran alongside its successor until 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur 1:76 scale replica dates from 1977, registered SYW 605S.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt represents a vehicle from the AA’s fleet of service and relay vehicles of the era where its design and functional capabilities would have proved a great asset. Decorated in the AA corporate bright yellow and black colour scheme, a roof box has been added to the rear of the roof displaying AA Service. The Range Rover name is printed across the edge of the wide bonnet.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe interior moulding is also completely black, rounding off another great addition to Oxford’s fleet of national roadside recovery vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click to View\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-diecast-oo-gauge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick Here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to see the full range of Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54628292526465,"sku":"76RCL005","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/76RCL005.webp?v=1755353207"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/collections\/Oxford_Diecast_5813bf89-1a23-4411-85b4-701b9a8000d1.jpg?v=1753912470","url":"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-diecast-new-releases.oembed","provider":"Grandad's Train Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}