Oxford Diecast 76AA004

RAC Austin A40 MkII - 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 was used by the RAC an d is shown in dark blue with the RAC logo on the side doors.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast RAC Austin A40 MkII – 1:76 scale model. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76AA004 and represents the vehicle in British Rail blue livery as used before the introduction of the TOPS system.

The original Austin A40 MkII was launched in 1961 with a 948 cc engine. In the autumn of 1962 this was replaced by a larger 1098 cc engine that produced 48 bhp and was also used in the Morris 1100. Over 170,000 examples of the car were built and it sold for around £700 at the time.

The diecast version depicts the car as employed by the RAC, finished in dark blue with the RAC logo applied to the side doors.