Oxford Diecast 76FC001

Ford Consul - Gold - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
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 Ford Consul was manufactured by Ford in Great Britain. Originally launched at the London Motor Show in 1950 it became a favourite four-door family saloon car. It evolved between 1951 and 1962, being the base model not only as a progressively streamlined Consul but also for subsequent Fords, including the Zephyr and Zodiac. It became a four door range in its own right again under the auspices of the Classic, Consul Capri, Consul Corsair and Consul Cortina - all except the Cortina being short-lived. During the period between 1972 and 1975 the Consul re-emerged once more before the name changed again in 1975 when all cars became the Ford Granada. This Ford Consul MK 1 GT was obviously a popular one at the time, as a similar example starred in the TV series 'The Sweeney' between 1975 and 1978 when it made appearances in the first three series with the registration plate - NHK 295M.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Consul – Gold – 1:76 scale model, part number 76FC001. The vehicle is presented in a gold finish and is produced to a 1:76 (approximately 2 inches) scale, suitable for display alongside other British railway and road models.

The Ford Consul was built by Ford in Great Britain and launched at the London Motor Show in 1950. It quickly became a favourite four‑door family saloon and was produced in various forms from 1951 until 1962, serving as the basis for later Ford models such as the Zephyr and Zodiac. The name was revived for several short‑lived variants – Classic, Consul Capri, Consul Corsair and Consul Cortina – before returning again between 1972 and 1975, after which the range was re‑branded as the Ford Granada.

A MK 1 GT version of the Consul featured in the television programme “The Sweeney” during its first three series (1975‑1978), appearing with the registration plate NHK 295M. This cultural link adds to the model’s appeal for collectors of both automotive and television memorabilia.