Oxford Diecast 76COR1005

Cortina London - 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 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

Launched in September 1962, and until a modest facelift in 1964 it was branded as the Consul Cortina before simply being sold as the Cortina. It became one of the best selling cars of all times aimed initially at buyers of the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Cortina London is a 1:76 scale model representing the British Rail Blue livery used before the introduction of TOPS. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76COR1005.

The car depicted was launched in September 1962 and received a modest facelift in 1964. Initially marketed as the Consul Cortina, it was later sold simply as the Cortina.

The Cortina became one of the best‑selling cars of its era, positioned as a competitor to the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor for buyers seeking a reliable family saloon.