Oxford Diecast 76AEC019

AEC Matador and Trailer Robert Brothers - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Robert Brothers Circus was one of the most famous of the age and here we see their vibrant yellow and red colour scheme decorating an ex WWII AEC Matador truck, which was a favourite postwar vehicle for a wide variety of civilian commercial operators who made good use of its strength and durability. The trailer behind the Matador is a mobile ticket office and the Circus is obviously expecting good trade with four ticketing windows, each inviting spectators by advertising the ticket prices available at each booth. Children could get in for as little as two shillings (10 Pence) whilst at the top end, adults could pay 10 shillings and 6 pence (just under 53 pence) to see the show. Registered BBV 103C from 1965, the Circus's promotional wording is printed in blue with a white shadow while the red wheels and yellow mudguards echo the main body colour. This is a fine addition to any Roberts Circus diorama from the 1960s and a trip down memory lane for the rest of us!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast AEC Matador and Trailer – 1:76 scale model (Manufacturer Part Number: 76AEC019). The model represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

The vehicle is painted in the Robert Brothers Circus livery of bright yellow and red, with blue promotional wording outlined in white. The trailer behind the Matador is modelled as a mobile ticket office featuring four ticket windows. Prices shown on the side indicate entry for children at two shillings (10 pence) and for adults at ten shillings and sixpence (just under 53 pence). The registration plate shown is BBV 103C, dated 1965.

This die‑cast set is suitable for inclusion in a 1960s Roberts Circus diorama and replicates a post‑World War II AEC Matador that was widely used by civilian commercial operators for its strength and durability.