Oxford Diecast 76CAV002

Vauxhall Cavalier Carnelian Red

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car aimed primarily at the UK market which had a relatively long production life between 1975-1995, during which time it came in various body-styles and underwent several upgrades. Despite the launch of the all-new Cavalier just a year away in 1987, the company upgraded the existing model in 1986 adding revised grilles and rear lamp clusters similar to their larger Senator vehicle, together with further improvement to the equipment levels. A new 2.0 Litre engine option became available on the CD, SRi and GSL trim whilst the availability of the fuel injected 1.8L unit was revised down to L trim.

For its second release in 1:76 scale our four-door Cavalier in the 2.0 CD format, features all the 1986 revisions. It appears in a deep red colour scheme with black trim, complete with sunroof. Registered E126 WGH from 1987/88, the interior is black with seating moulded in grey.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Vauxhall Cavalier Carnelian Red is a 1:76 scale die‑cast model (manufacturer part number 76CAV002) depicting the four‑door Vauxhall Cavalier in its 2.0 CD specification. The model represents the vehicle as it appeared after the 1986 revisions, which introduced a revised grille and rear‑lamp clusters similar to those fitted to the larger Senator, as well as upgraded equipment levels and a 2.0 Litre engine option.

The car is presented in a deep red paint scheme with black trim and features a sunroof. The registered number shown is E126 WGH, a plate used in the 1987/88 period. The interior is finished in black with seats moulded in grey.

The model is intended to illustrate the Cavalier during the era of British Rail sectorisation, a timeframe that overlaps the mid‑1980s production run of the vehicle.