Oxford Diecast 76AA001

Agate Red/Black Austin A40 - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

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 version is in Agate Red/Black.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Agate Red/Black Austin A40 – 1:76 Scale is a miniature model produced to a 1:76 proportion. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76AA001 and depicts a vehicle in the British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) livery.

The original Austin A40 was launched in 1961 with a 948 cc engine. In the autumn of 1962 it received a larger 1098 cc engine that produced 48 bhp and shared this power unit with the newly introduced Morris 1100. More than 170 000 cars were built, and at the time the price was around £700. This version of the model is finished in Agate Red and Black.