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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
This is the first release of the newly tooled Ford Transit MkI cab with its characteristic Beavertail rear body. This type of recovery truck operated until around 1980. During that time, it was the chosen rescue truck used by both the RAC and AA on the roads of Britain. Wearing the authentic RAC livery, use it on your own 1960s - 1980s diorama.
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Oxford Diecast RAC Ford Transit MkI Beavertail – 1:76 scale model, manufacturer part number 76FTB001.
This is the first release of a newly tooled Ford Transit MkI cab featuring its characteristic beavertail rear body. The model represents a recovery truck that operated in Britain until around 1980 and was the preferred rescue vehicle of both the RAC and the AA.
It is supplied in authentic British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) livery and is suitable for inclusion in dioramas set between the 1960s and 1980s.