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Oxford Diecast 76AHF003

Leaf Green Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite

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Prototype Eras
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)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

After the two-tone colour schemes (red/white and pale blue/white) of the first releases on Oxford’s 1:76 scale Frogeye Sprite, we now see an all-over bright green livery for its third appearance.  The much loved Sprite epitomised the 1950s/60s era of British sports cars, each with their individual characteristics.  The Frogeye Sprite for instance came with no door handles and no exterior boot lid. You just stuffed everything behind the two seats!  However, it had a top speed of 82mph, economic fuel consumption of 43 mpg and cost just £669.

Our Oxford model is based on the Mk 1 version of the real car which Dennis Healey and his team built at the Abingdon Works.  For its latest outing, our Sprite is registered 471 FHU.  The interior, including the dashboard, is finished in the same bright green as the exterior bodywork. Against the springtime leaf green, our Sprite sports a wealth of chrome trim to the exterior and don’t miss the red and gold Austin Healey Sprite badge on the edge of the bonnet.  And finally, the Sprite signature is printed diagonally on the nearside of the boot.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Leaf Green Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite (Manufacturer Part Number: 76AHF003) is a 1:76 scale model representing the British Railways Late Crest period.

The model features an all‑over leaf green livery, with matching interior finish, chrome trim and the red and gold Austin Healey Sprite badge on the bonnet. The nearside boot bears the Sprite signature printed diagonally, and the vehicle carries the registration number 471 FHU.

Based on the Mk 1 version built at the Abingdon Works, the real Frogeye Sprite had no door handles or external boot lid, a top speed of 82 mph, fuel consumption of 43 mpg and a purchase price of £669. The die‑cast model reflects these characteristics in its design.