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Oxford Diecast 76AUS006

Austin 1300 Harvest Gold

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

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

In real life, the Austin 1300 GT was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and manufactured first by BMC and then British Leyland. Classed as an economical small family car, the 1300 GT was built between 1962 and 1974, proving to be the best selling British car of the time.

This replica of the four door hatchback is registered LHC 792K from 1972. Decorated in one of the most popular colour schemes of the time - a mustard gold with black masked roof and black interior, the exterior chrome work includes the bumpers, wheels and the 1300 GT marque across the back while the Austin badge sits at the centre top of the radiator. We love the sporty chrome band along the sides, too!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin 1300 Harvest Gold is a model car produced by Oxford Diecast. The manufacturer part number is 76AUS006. The vehicle represented is shown in the British Rail Blue livery used before the introduction of the TOPS system.

The original Austin 1300 GT was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and built by BMC and later British Leyland. It was marketed as an economical small family car and was produced from 1962 to 1974, becoming the best‑selling British car of its era.

The die‑cast replica depicts a four‑door hatchback registered LHC 792K in the year 1972. It is finished in a mustard gold colour with a black masked roof and black interior. Chrome detailing includes the bumpers, wheels, the 1300 GT badge on the rear, and the Austin logo at the centre top of the radiator, together with a sporty chrome side band.

The model is intended for collectors who wish to display a historically accurate example of the popular 1970s colour scheme and design.