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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)
The Austin A60 Cambridge was a British automobile produced by the Austin Motor Company from 1961 to 1969. It was a four-door saloon and five-door estate car, and was based on the Austin A55 Cambridge. The A60 was powered by a 1.6-litre B-Series straight-four engine, which produced 61 bhp (45 kW). It was available with a four-speed manual transmission or an optional automatic transmission.
The A60 Cambridge was a popular car. It was praised for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and good fuel economy. The A60 was also used by the British police force, and was featured in the 1969 film The Italian Job.
The A60 Cambridge was replaced by the Austin Maxi in 1969.
Here are some additional details about the Austin A60 Cambridge:
The Austin A60 Cambridge was a popular and successful car, and it helped to cement Austin's reputation as a manufacturer of reliable and affordable cars. This is a 1:76 scale 00 scale diecast model.
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Oxford Diecast present a 1:76 scale diecast model of the Austin A60 Cambridge in Fern Green and Snowberry White. The model bears the manufacturer part number 76ACF006 and is represented in the British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS) period.
The Austin A60 Cambridge was produced by the Austin Motor Company between 1961 and 1969. It was offered as a four‑door saloon and a five‑door estate, powered by a 1.6‑litre B‑Series straight‑four engine delivering 61 bhp. The car could be specified with a four‑speed manual gearbox or an optional automatic transmission, and it was noted for its comfortable ride, spacious interior and modest fuel consumption. A total of 276,534 units were built before the type was succeeded by the Austin Maxi.
The diecast model replicates the original dimensions of the car (4432 mm long, 1613 mm wide, 1490 mm high) in a detailed, colour‑accurate form. It weighs approximately 1130 kg in real life, reaches a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h) and reflects the vehicle’s historic use by the British police and its appearance in the 1969 film *The Italian Job*. The model is suitable for collectors of British automotive memorabilia.