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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
The Ford Transit Mk 1 was released in 1965 as a light commercial cargo van, production continued until 1978 when the updated MKII appeared. The fact that the marque has remained a leading Ford model, evolving over the years is testament to its popularity and longevity with over eight million sales to date. The vehicle was designed as a successor to the Ford 400E Van. Registered GYH 194D from 1966, our model might well represent the original 'white van'! It features the long wheelbase, widened wheel arches and rear double doors of its real-life counterpart. Contrasting black has been applied to the chassis, window surrounds, radiator and radiator slots, interior and the steering wheel. The wheels are also white with silver hub caps. Door handles and the wing mirrors mounted on the front of the bonnet are also silver while the bumpers are finished in chrome.
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Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Mk1 White – 1:76 Scale is a die‑cast model produced by Oxford Diecast, part number 76FT1001. The vehicle represented is a British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) Ford Transit Mk1, typical of the long‑wheelbase, widened wheel arches and rear double doors of the original van.
The real Ford Transit Mk1 was launched in 1965 as a light commercial cargo van and remained in production until 1978, when the MkII superseded it. It succeeded the Ford 400E van and has sold over eight million units to date, remaining a prominent model in Ford’s range.
The model depicts a 1966 registration GYH 194D and is finished in white with black chassis, window surrounds, radiator, interior and steering wheel. Wheels are white with silver hub caps, while door handles, bonnet‑mounted wing mirrors and chrome bumpers provide additional detailing.