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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)
The Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster, produced by the company between 1945 and 1952, was their first post-war luxury sports saloon. During its lifetime, just over 3500 were produced of this four-door vehicle before it was superseded by the Siddeley Whitley. This model comes in ivory with a red oxide coloured stripe running the whole length of the sides and contours of the rear wheel arches. This red-brown colour is also used for the interior seating, steering wheel and floor. Registered KKB 741, additional details include ivory/silver wheels, brown dashboard and brown door cappings. A chrome finish is given to the radiator grille, window surrounds, door handles and bumpers. A final touch sees the Armstrong Siddeley badge above the radiator grille and also in the centre above the rear number plate.
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Oxford Diecast Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster Ivory – 1:76 Scale
Manufactured by Oxford Diecast, part number 76ASL002, this model represents a British Railways late‑crest vehicle. It depicts the Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster, the company's first post‑war luxury sports saloon produced between 1945 and 1952. Around 3 500 examples of the four‑door car were built before the model was replaced by the Siddeley Whitley.
The die‑cast replica is finished in ivory with a red‑oxide stripe that runs the full length of the sides and follows the rear wheel arches. The same red‑brown hue is used for the interior seats, steering wheel and floor. The registered plate shown is KKB 741. Additional features include ivory/silver wheels, brown dashboard and door cappings, and chrome detailing on the radiator grille, window surrounds, door handles and bumpers. The Armstrong Siddeley badge is positioned above the front grille and centrally above the rear number plate.