Oxford Diecast 76FDE014

Ford 400E Maidstone and District

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
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)

Manufacturer description

The Maidstone & District Motor Services bus company is a great favourite amongst collectors and here we have a superb little support vehicle in the shape of the Ford 400E Van, commonly known as the Ford Thames van. Decorated in the company's signature two-tone green with contrasting silver trim, the gold lettering denotes it as being deployed in the service department where no doubt it played a key role in keeping the buses on the road. Registered 164 SKE, the interior is silver grey with darker grey seating. The popular small commercial Ford 400E was manufactured between 1957 and 1965 and amongst its varied clientele, it was a favourite with bus companies, some of which also feature in the Oxford range.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford 400E – Maidstone and District

Manufacturer part number 76FDE014. The model represents the British Railways Late Crest period and is a 1:50 scale die‑cast replica of the Ford 400E van, commonly known as the Ford Thames van.

The vehicle is finished in Maidstone & District Motor Services two‑tone green livery with contrasting silver trim. Gold lettering identifies the van as a service department vehicle. The registration plate is shown as 164 SKE and the interior is painted silver‑grey with darker grey seating.

The real Ford 400E was produced between 1957 and 1965 and was widely used by bus operators, including several featured in the Oxford Diecast range. The model is popular among collectors of British commercial vehicle memorabilia.