Oxford Diecast 76CFE007

Vauxhall Friary Estate Dusk Rose/lilac Haze

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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)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

A British, two tone deep pink/lilac Vauxhall Friary Estateat 1:76 scale from the 1950s - 1970s registered 133 ENM. The interior seating is moulded in blue/pale grey and the floor is pale grey echoing the seating colour. In addition, the American influence of the period is evident with those large tail fins, lots of chrome and bright colour schemes. The estate version was so named because Vauxhall commissioned conversions by Friary of Basingstoke in Hampshire and in real life examples are very rare today.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Vauxhall Friary Estate Dusk Rose/Lilac Haze is a 1:76 scale model of a Vauxhall Friary Estate car, produced in a two‑tone deep pink and lilac colour scheme. The model bears the manufacturer part number 76CFE007 and represents the British Railways Late Crest period, corresponding to the 1950s‑1970s.

The vehicle features moulded interior seating in blue and pale grey, with a matching pale grey floor. Its design incorporates the American influence of the era, evident in the large tail fins, extensive chrome detailing and bright colour palette. The estate version derives its name from the conversions carried out by Friary of Basingstoke, Hampshire; genuine examples of these conversions are now considered very rare.