Oxford Diecast 76DS004

Claret/Black (Queen Mothers Car) DS420 - 1:76 Scale Model

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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. The car carries the Royal Emblem and was used by the Queen Mother.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Claret/Black (Queen Mother’s Car) DS420 – 1:76 scale model. The model is identified by the manufacturer part number 76DS004 and represents a vehicle liveried in British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) scheme.

The DS420 was produced by the Daimler Motor Company between 1968 and 1992, with total production exceeding 4,000 units. It succeeded the Daimler DR450 and Vanden Plas limousines. The car is fitted with a 4 235 cc DOHC Jaguar straight‑six engine, a wheelbase of 141 in, a length of 226 in, a width of 77.56 in, a height of 63.39 in and a weight of 4 702 lb.

The vehicle bears the Royal Emblem and was used by the Queen Mother. The die‑cast model reproduces these details in miniature form at a 1:76 scale.