Oxford Diecast 76DS005

Dark Blue Daimler DS420 Limo - 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 Dark Blue Daimler DS420 Limo – 1:76 Scale is a model representing the British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) period. The manufacturer part number is 76DS005.

The DS420 limousine was produced by the Daimler Motor Company from 1968 to 1992, with over 4,000 examples built. It succeeded the Daimler DR450 and Vanden Plas limousines and is powered by a 4235 cc DOHC Jaguar straight‑six engine.

Key dimensions of the vehicle are a wheelbase of 141 in, overall length of 226 in, width of 77.56 in, height of 63.39 in and a kerb weight of 4,702 lb. The model is finished in a dark blue livery appropriate to the era.