Oxford Diecast 76FCG004

Ford Cargo Box Van Royal Mail

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

Launched in 1981 by Ford UK, the Ford Cargo was a popular haulage option used by many large companies and continued until 1986 under the Ford name until they sold on their European truck operations to an Italian company IVECO, at which point all models carried the dual name.

Dating from 1990 and registered G853 AMJ, our Ford Cargo Box Van with its Ford Iveco branding on the front, represents a vehicle used extensively by the Royal Mail, decorated in its signature bright red with Royal Cypher and Royal Mail lettering/yellow zigzag flash to the sides of the trailer. The rear carries the slogan 'Please use your Postcode' - which probably people needed reminding about in those days, before the days of SatNav where postcodes are now essential! This release is a nice addition to your Royal Mail timeline collection featuring this great British institution.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Cargo Box Van – Royal Mail (part number 76FCG004) is a die‑cast replica of the British post‑service vehicle that operated during the British Rail sectorisation era.

The model reproduces a Ford Cargo van launched in 1981 by Ford UK, which remained in production under the Ford name until 1986 before the European truck business was sold to IVECO. The replica is dated to 1990 and bears the registration G853 AMJ, featuring the combined Ford‑Iveco badge on the front.

The van is finished in the Royal Mail’s bright red livery, complete with the Royal Cypher, yellow zig‑zag flash and side lettering. The rear panel carries the slogan ‘Please use your Postcode’. It is intended as a detail for collectors of Royal Mail timeline items.