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Oxford Diecast 76AUS001

Austin 1300 Bronze Yellow - 1:76 Scale

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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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

From the same stable as the Issigonis Mini, the Austin 1300 was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation, which then became British Leyland. Classed as an economical compact family car, would-be owners had three body styles to choose from: the 4-door saloon (as this model), 2-door saloon or 2-door estate. Launched as the Morris 1100 in August 1962, the original range was extended to include several re-badged versions under BMC ownership, including the Austin. All came under the heading of ADO 16 (Amalgamated Drawing Office project No. 16) led by designer Alec Issigonis. In October 1969, BMC unveiled the front engine, front-wheel drive Austin/Morris 1300 GT at the London Motor Show, when key features included a 1275 cc twin carburettor engine, a black full width grille, black vinyl roof and a thick black metal strip along the side, designed to convey a sporty image. It was to be 1971 before the Mark III models appeared, lasting in production until 1974 when the range was superseded by the Austin Allegro and the Vanden Plas 1500. This four-door model registered RCO 16K dates back to 1972 and is decorated in one of the typical colour schemes of the day in Bronze Yellow with its black vinyl roof. Its GT logo features in red and silver on the radiator grille and its 1300 GT status is also printed on the offside of the boot. The interior is black, as is the chassis and the broad black and silver stripe associated with the GT appears along both sides.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin 1300 Bronze Yellow – 1:76 Scale
Manufacturer part number: 76AUS001
Period represented: British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS)

The model reproduces a four‑door Austin 1300 GT built by the British Motor Corporation, later British Leyland. Launched as the Morris 1100 on 2 August 1962, the ADO 16 range was expanded to include the Austin version. The GT specification, introduced at the London Motor Show in October 1969, featured a 1275 cc twin‑carburettor engine, a black full‑width grille, black vinyl roof and a prominent black metal side strip to give a sportier appearance. Production of the Mark III models continued until 1974, when they were replaced by the Austin Allegro and the Vanden Plas 1500.

This die‑cast example represents a 1972 RCO 16K vehicle finished in Bronze Yellow with a black vinyl roof. The GT logo in red and silver appears on the radiator grille, and “1300 GT” is printed on the off‑side of the boot. The interior, chassis and side stripes are rendered in black, matching the original colour scheme.