Oxford Diecast 76BLP006

Model of the BL Princess Reynard Metallic by Oxford at 1:76 scale.

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

Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

When the British Leyland Princess was launched in the 1970s, you either loved it or hated it.  Its exterior design with its peculiar wedge shape led to its nickname ‘The Wedge’. Its lifespan as a four door family saloon car lasted from 1975 to 1981, during which time it was branded as an Austin and a Morris, with the only key differences being in their bonnet, radiator grille and headlamp designs. Despite its love hate relationship with the motoring public, it was popular with sales of just under 225,000 cars overall.

This release appears in one of the most seen colour schemes of its time – a russet brown shade with contrasting black ‘vinyl’ roof and silver and black external trim. It is registered SAK 562S from 1977.  The interior seating is beige with internal fittings moulded in darker brown beige. The front grille is black with silver detail, including the word Princess and a red coronet.

Despite its yes/no image, it represents one of the key family car moments from British Leyland in their 1970s British motoring timeline.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Model of the BL Princess Reynard Metallic, 1:76 scale (Manufacturer Part Number 76BLP006). The model depicts a British Railways Late Crest era vehicle.

The original British Leyland Princess was launched in the 1970s and produced from 1975 to 1981. It was sold as an Austin and a Morris, the main visual differences being the bonnet, radiator grille and headlamp designs. Total sales were just under 225,000 units.

The diecast model is finished in a russet brown colour with a contrasting black vinyl roof and silver and black external trim. It is registered as SAK 562S, 1977. The interior is shown in beige with darker brown‑beige fittings, and the front grille is black with silver detail, the word “Princess” and a red coronet.

This representation reflects a notable family car from the British Leyland range during the 1970s motoring timeline.