Oxford Diecast 76J4004

Austin J4 Van BMC Parts 1:76

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

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

Manufacturer description

The J Van was a 10 cwt (1/2 ton) forward control van which Morris Commercial launched in 1960. BMC, of which Austin was also part, interchanged the Austin and Morris marques by using different badges, radiator grilles etc., carried through on the J Van with an Austin badge above the Austin styled radiator grille.

This version of the Austin J4 is a BMC Parts delivery van for Dartmouth Garage in West Bromwich. The garage must be a pretty big one as they are promoting their 10 telephone lines on the side of the van alongside their address. It is registered CEA 100C from 1965 and is presented with a bright red upper body including the roof, a mid grey lower body with a white band going all the way round the model. The famous BMC Rosette is also reproduced on the sides of the van which has a black interior and black and silver masking. In its supply role, perhaps it made regular visits 'home' to the BMC factory from where it originated!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin J4 Van BMC Parts is a 1:76 scale die‑cast model (manufacturer part number 76J4004). The model represents a British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) livery and is offered as a BMC parts delivery van.

The J‑Van was a 10 cwt (½ ton) forward‑control van introduced by Morris Commercial in 1960. BMC, which owned both the Austin and Morris marques, offered the vehicle under either badge, with corresponding differences to the radiator grille and badging.

This particular model depicts the Austin J4 van as delivered to Dartmouth Garage, West Bromwich. It bears the garage’s address and the message “10 telephone lines” on its side, and carries the registration CEA 100C dated 1965. The upper body and roof are painted bright red, the lower body is mid‑grey with a white band encircling the model, and the BMC rosette is reproduced on the sides. The interior is finished in black, with black and silver masking details.