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Oxford Diecast 76FS001

Ford Sierra Sapphire Ebony Black - 1:76 Scale

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

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

This model will delight the hotrods from the mid 1980s and early 1990s we're sure. Produced by Ford Europe in their Belgian factory between 1986 and 1992, the early versions of the Ford Sierra Sapphire RS came as a 3-door hatchback with front engine and rear wheel drive but from 1988, it appeared as a 4-door notchback. Between 1990 and 1992, it also came as a four wheel drive, which is the car chosen for our 1:76 scale replica. In real life, the car was a great favourite with the racing and rallying fraternity with its 5-speed gearbox and up to 224 hp which enabled it to reach a maximum speed of 149 mph. It could also do 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. The rear spoiler added even more 'street cred' for the amateur motorist. When launched, the car was only available in black, white and moonstone blue, all featuring grey interiors.

We launch our own Ford Sierra Sapphire RS 4 x 4 in black with dark grey interior, registered K994 FUW from 1992. A special feature to note is the rear light cluster which comprise a smoke tinted bar on either side of the red and silver lights, just like the real thing. Apart from the silver spoked wheels, all other trim is black. Finally, the Ford badge in blue sits in the centre of the black radiator grille.

 

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Sierra Sapphire Ebony Black – 1:76 scale model.
Manufacturer part number: 76FS001.
The model represents the British Rail sectorisation period.

The prototype was produced by Ford Europe at its Belgian factory between 1986 and 1992. Early versions were 3‑door hatchbacks with front‑engine, rear‑wheel drive; from 1988 a 4‑door notchback was added, and between 1990 and 1992 a four‑wheel‑drive version was offered. The car was popular with rally and racing drivers, equipped with a 5‑speed gearbox, up to 224 hp and a top speed of 149 mph, accelerating 0‑60 mph in 6.5 seconds. It was available in black, white and moonstone blue, all with grey interiors, and featured a rear spoiler.

The diecast replica reproduces the 1992 4‑x‑4 Sierra Sapphire RS in black with a dark grey interior, registration K994 FUW. Notable details include a rear light cluster with smoke‑tinted bars flanking the red and silver lenses, silver spoked wheels, black trim throughout and a blue Ford badge set in the centre of the black radiator grille.