Oxford Diecast 76DS003

DS420 Embassy Black/Carlton Grey - 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.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast DS420 Embassy Black / Carlton Grey is a 1:76 scale model of the Daimler DS420 limousine. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76DS003 and represents the vehicle in the British Rail Blue livery used before the TOPS system.

The original DS420 was produced by the Daimler Motor Company between 1968-1992, with a total production run 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 of the full‑size vehicle are a wheelbase of 141 in, length of 226 in, width of 77.56 in, height of 63.39 in and a kerb weight of 4,702 lb.