Oxford Diecast 76AUS007

Austin 1300 Limeflower

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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

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, all designed to convey a sporty image. In 1971 the Mark III version appeared, lasting in production until 1974 when the range was superseded by the Austin Allegro and the Vanden Plas 1500.

For its latest outing, our four-door Austin 1300 GT is registered JMA 849L from 1972. The authentic paint scheme is typical of the marque, appearing here in a muted green shade with its black ‘vinyl’ roof. The interior seating is moulded in a slightly lighter yellowy green shade,  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.  

The Austin 1300 was designed by the legendary Issigonis – say no more!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin 1300 Limeflower is a detailed die‑cast model of the 1972 four‑door Austin 1300 GT, registered JMA 849L. The model bears the manufacturer part number 76AUS007 and represents the vehicle in its original British Rail blue pre‑TOPS colour scheme.

The car is finished in a muted green paintwork with a black vinyl roof, and features a black chassis highlighted by a broad black and silver GT stripe along both sides. The interior seats are moulded in a slightly lighter yellow‑green shade, while the cabin fittings and dashboard are black. The GT badge appears in red and silver on the radiator grille, and “1300 GT” is printed on the off‑side of the boot.

Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, the Austin 1300 was first shown at the London Motor Show in October 1969 with a 1275 cc twin‑carburettor engine, a full‑width black grille and distinctive black side strip. The Mark III version arrived in 1971 and remained in production until it was replaced by the Austin Allegro and Vanden Plas 1500 in 1974.