Oxford Diecast 76ESC005

Ford Escort Mk2 Sahara Beige 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

Manufacturer description

The 1:76 scale of the 2-door Ford Escort Mk 2 in a sand yellow colour scheme with black trim including satin black bumpers. The interior is moulded in a cream alabaster tone.  Oxford’s fifth release on the Mk 2 is registered RCH 247R from 1976 and represents the second generation of the marque.  Apart from the external differences over the Mk I, it used the same mechanical components with revisions to the underbody and interior.  The Mk 2 comprised a front engned, rear wheel vehicle with a standard UK and European engine size ranging from 1.1L upwards. From 1977 Ford introduced further developments on the Escort which ensured it remaining in the top flight of UK favourites right through to the 1980s.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Escort Mk2 Sahara Beige 1:76 Scale – part number 76ESC005 – is a die‑cast replica of the 2‑door Ford Escort Mk 2 in a sand‑yellow (Sahara) livery with black trim and satin black bumpers. The interior is moulded in a cream alabaster tone.

The model represents the second generation of the Escort, registered RCH 247R and introduced in 1976. It reflects the styling of the Mk 2, which retained the Mk I’s mechanical components but featured revised under‑body work and an updated interior.

The original Ford Escort Mk 2 was a front‑engine, rear‑wheel‑drive vehicle offered in the UK and Europe with a range of engines beginning at 1.1 L. From 1977 further developments were introduced, keeping the model popular throughout the 1980s.

The die‑cast version is produced at a 1:76 scale, suitable for collectors of British railway and automotive memorabilia. It is listed as representing the “British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS)” period.