Oxford Diecast 76FT3008

Ford Transit Mk3 British Gas

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

The third generation of the Ford Transit was manufactured/assembled in several European countries between 1986 and 2003. It was a completely new shape with bullet shaped cabin/ bonnet and came in various styles from 3/4 door van, 4-door minibus, 4-door crew cab or even a 2-door pickup.

It was a favourite with utility companies in particular and here we see it as used by British Gas, registered G257 XVX from 1989/90. The modern bright royal blue British Gas livery is complemented by equally modern 'flame' graphics in pale blue and orange, with printing in white across the cab doors and across the back.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Mk3 – British Gas liveried model. Manufacturer part number 76FT3008. The model represents the period of British Rail sectorisation.

The third generation Ford Transit was produced in several European countries from 1986 to 2003. It featured a new, bullet‑shaped cabin and bonnet and was offered in a range of body styles including a 3/4‑door van, a 4‑door minibus, a 4‑door crew‑cab and a 2‑door pickup.

The vehicle was popular with utility firms. This diecast example depicts a British Gas unit, registration G257 XVX, dating from the 1989/90 financial year. The livery is a bright royal blue with pale blue and orange “flame” graphics and white printing on the cab doors and rear.