Oxford Diecast 76FP004

Canterbury Green Ford Popular - 1:76 Scale

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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)

Manufacturer description

When production of the older Ford Anglia and Ford Prefect was stopped in 1953 the Popular was developed as a budget alternative. The Popular was based on the old, prewar-style E494A Anglia. Costing under £400 including tax, it was the lowest price car around. Its top speed was around 60 mph with a fuel consumption of around 36 mpg. It was powered by a Ford Sidevalve 1172 cc, 30 bhp, four cylinder engine. It had a single vacuum powered wiper, no heater, vinyl trim and very little chrome. Over 150,000 Populars were made, with many striking colours including Canterbury Green.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Canterbury Green Ford Popular – 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer part number 76FP004 represents a model of a British Railways Late Crest car. The die‑cast replica depicts the Ford Popular that was introduced in 1953 as a low‑cost alternative after the discontinuation of the Ford Anglia and Ford Prefect. It is based on the pre‑war E494A Anglia and was originally sold for under £400 inclusive of tax. The real car had a top speed of about 60 mph, a fuel consumption of roughly 36 mpg and was powered by a 1 172 cc Ford side‑valve four‑cylinder engine producing 30 bhp. Features included a single vacuum‑operated windscreen wiper, no heater, vinyl interior trim and minimal chrome fittings. Over 150 000 units were produced, many in the distinctive Canterbury Green colour.