Oxford Diecast 76DS002

Daimler DS420 Black Hearse - 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
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The DS420 was manufactured by the Daimler Motor Company between 1968 -1992 and over 4,000 were produced. It followed on from the Daimler DR450 & Vanden Plas limousines. Specifications were a 4235 cc DOHC Jaguar straight six engine. Wheelbase 141 in, length 226 in, width 77.56 in, height 63.39 and a weight of 4702 pounds. This DS420 is bodied as a hearse.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Daimler DS420 Black Hearse – 1:76 scale model. The item carries the manufacturer part number 76DS002 and is presented in a British Rail Blue livery representative of the pre‑TOPS period.

The Daimler DS420 was produced by the Daimler Motor Company between 1968 and 1992, with a total output of more than 4,000 units. It succeeded the Daimler DR450 and Vanden Plas limousines and was fitted with a 4 235 cc DOHC Jaguar straight‑six engine. Dimensions are a wheelbase of 141 in, overall length of 226 in, width of 77.56 in, height of 63.39 in and a weight of 4 702 lb. This particular model has been bodied as a hearse.