Oxford Diecast 76AUS002

Austin 1300 Flame Red - 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

The Austin 1300 was one of a family of Austin cars designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and produced by the British Motor Corporation and latterly by British Leyland, all classed as economical small family cars. Built between 1962 and 1974 it was consistently the UK's best-selling car of its era. This model of the 4-door 1300GT is registered HPA 647K from 1972. Decorated in bright red with black roof, the exterior bodywork features a black and silver stripe along the body, with chrome detailing to door handles, bumpers, window and radiator grille surrounds. The interior is black. The radiator also features the integral GT marque printed in silver and red.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin 1300 Flame Red – 1:76 Scale
Manufacturer part number: 76AUS002
Period represented by the model: British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS)

The model is a 1:76 scale die‑cast replica of an Austin 1300 4‑door 1300GT, painted in a bright flame red with a contrasting black roof. A black and silver stripe runs along the bodysides and chrome finishes are applied to the door handles, bumpers, window surrounds and radiator grille. The interior is finished in black and the radiator bears the integral GT badge printed in silver and red.

The original Austin 1300 was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and produced by the British Motor Corporation, later by British Leyland, between 1962 and 1974. It was the United Kingdom's best‑selling small family car of its era. The specific vehicle represented by the model bears the registration HPA 647K and dates from 1972.