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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)
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. Shown here in Grey and White.
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Oxford Diecast Grey/White Austin A40 MkII – 1:76 scale model.
Manufacturer part number 76AA003. The model represents the pre‑TOPS British Rail Blue livery.
The original Austin A40 MkII was launched in 1961 with a 948 cc engine; in autumn 1962 it received a larger 1098 cc unit delivering 48 bhp, shared with the Morris 1100. Over 170 000 examples were produced and the car sold for around GBP 700 at the time.
The die‑cast replica is finished in grey and white and is intended for collectors of British motoring memorabilia.