Oxford Diecast 76FE005

Ford Escort MK1 Sunset Red 1:76

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

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

Introduced in the UK at the end of 1967 and officially launched at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968, the MkI Ford Escort was manufactured at Ford’s Dagenham and Halewood plants. It was originally classed as a small family car but the marque was to last decades with modifications and upgrades along the way, making it one of the most appealing Fords of all times with young and old alike. It was available as a 2 or 4 door saloon as well as a 3-door estate and features included rear-wheel drive, four speed manual gear box or 3-speed automatic. The car had a petrol engine on both the 1.1L and 1.3L models. Its contemporary styling included a subtle ‘Coke bottle’ styled waistline and the ‘dog bone’ shaped radiator grille, small features but very trendy for the time!

Our Oxford Ford Escort MkI is based on the 2-door version with the round front headlights and the latest release celebrates the 1100L version, decorated in bright red, registered TAJ 58K from 1971. External trim is finished in silver and black and the interior is moulded in tan with black dashboard and steering wheel.

Sit this bright addition right at the beginning of your 1:76 scale Oxford Ford Escort timeline

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Escort MK1 Sunset Red 1:76 is a die‑cast model car manufactured in a 1:76 scale, replicating the original Ford Escort MK1 in a sunset red finish. The model is produced by Oxford Diecast and carries the manufacturer part number 76FE005. It is made from metal with plastic details for the chassis, wheels and interiors, and is presented in a clear‑top box with a printed information card.

The model is intended to represent the vehicle as it would have appeared during the era when British Rail used its pre‑TOPS blue livery, a period that predates the introduction of the TOPS system in the early 1970s. No specific production date is provided for the model, but the packaging and design reflect contemporary standards for collector’s items.