Oxford Diecast 76BMC005CC

BMC Mobile Unit Coca Cola - 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 Oxford series of Coca Cola models takes a new direction this time, in the shape of the BMC Mobile Unit. Registered 001 OLA, the 1:76 scale diecast model is brightly decorated in Coke’s signature red and white colour scheme with bright yellow wheels. The roof is masked white while the interior features red seating to the rear and black towards the front. Coca Cola graphics appear in red along the sides of the vehicle as well as an invitation to ‘Enjoy that Refreshing New Feeling’ along the skirt. Lots of chrome to window surrounds, radiator grille and windscreen wipers accentuate the bold livery.

In real life, BMC’s Mobile Unit was a transporter commissioned by Nuffield Exports in 1958 when Marshall Motor Bodies in Cambridge built six of them, all built on Nuffield 5-ton FFK 140 coach chassis.  The vehicles were constructed essentially for internal use - from mobile classrooms for training purposes to a support vehicle for their racing/rallying stable. The interior could be fitted out according to the role.  Collectors have been treated to a number of these already in this series.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast BMC Mobile Unit – Coca Cola is a 1:76 scale die‑cast model produced under the part number 76BMC005CC. The model represents the British Rail Blue period prior to the introduction of TOPS, and it is liveried in Coca Cola’s red and white colour scheme with yellow wheels and a white‑masked roof.

The vehicle’s exterior features red Coca Cola graphics along the sides and the slogan “Enjoy that Refreshing New Feeling” on the skirt. Chrome detailing is used on the window surrounds, radiator grille and windscreen wipers. Inside, the rear section is fitted with red seating while the front contains black seating.

In reality the BMC Mobile Unit was a 5‑ton coach built on an Nuffield FFK 140 chassis. Six examples were manufactured by Marshall Motor Bodies in Cambridge in 1958 for Nuffield Exports. They were used internally for purposes such as mobile classrooms and support for the company’s racing and rallying activities, with interiors configurable to suit the required role.