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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)
The Vauxhall Cresta was a British stab at American automobile style in an age when extravagant colour schemes, masses of chrome, white wall tyres and tail fins were the 'must haves' of the day for extrovert petrol heads. Our 1:76 scale model has appeared with all these attributes, so this time it is a more sober two-tone blue colour scheme for you to add to your late 1950s-early 1960s British classic car line-up. Registered DSU 418, this stylish four-door motor looks good with its chrome edged wrap around windows, large chromed radiator grille and silver flash along its length, all reminiscent of an age of vehicle individuality.
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Oxford Diecast Vauxhall Cresta – Moonlight Blue and Bermuda Blue
The model is supplied by Oxford Diecast with the manufacturer part number 76CRE010. It is a 1:76 scale replica of a Vauxhall Cresta representing the British Railways Late Crest period. The car is registered DSU 418.
The four‑door saloon is finished in a sober two‑tone blue scheme, combining Moonlight Blue and Bermuda Blue. It features chrome‑edged wrap‑around windows, a large chromed radiator grille, and a silver flash running the length of the body, reflecting the styling cues of late 1950s to early 1960s British classic cars.
All details are reproduced in die‑cast metal, making the model suitable for collectors of British automotive miniature memorabilia.