Oxford Diecast 76BED004

St John Ambulance Bedford J1 Ambulance - 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)

Manufacturer description

St John Ambulance, branded as St John in some territories, is a common name used by a number of affiliated organisations in different countries dedicated to the teaching and practice of medical first aid and the provision of ambulance services, all of which derive their origins from the St John Ambulance Association founded in 1877 in the UK, You see them at the majority of events where their volunteers, in their smart uniform, are at the ready to administer medical help to the general public. In real life, the Bedford J1 was built in large numbers and saw service with many authorities from the early 1950s to well into the 1970s. The bodywork was named after its designer Herbert Lomas and the vehicles proved very efficient. This replica comes in sparkling white with black coachwork down to the individual St John logo, as used in this era.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast St John Ambulance Bedford J1 Ambulance – 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer part number: 76BED004. The model is presented in British Rail blue, representing the pre‑TOPS period. It measures to 1:76 scale and reproduces the Bedford J1 chassis as it appeared in the early 1950s through the 1970s.

The replica is finished in a sparkling white base with black coachwork, complete with the individual St John logo appropriate to the era. Detail includes the original bodywork designed by Herbert Lomas and the typical smart uniform‑style markings used by St John Ambulance volunteers.

St John Ambulance, founded in 1877 in the United Kingdom, is an organisation dedicated to teaching first aid and providing ambulance services. The Bedford J1 was built in large numbers and served many local authorities from the early 1950s to well into the 1970s, becoming a recognisable vehicle for volunteer medical assistance at public events.