Oxford Diecast 76JA003

Blue Austin J2 Camper - 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 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
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)

Manufacturer description

The J2 range was announced in June 1956 with a wheelbase of 7ft 6 ins and rated at 15cwt. The van cost £554 and the 12 seater minibus £625, if you wanted heaters it would cost £11 extra. The cab had two front panel designs to provide the Morris J2 and Austin 152 version which was a policy adopted by BMC. The van could be specified with either sliding or hinged cab doors, single or sliding rear doors. By 1965 the Morris front panel was dropped and the Austin front panel was adopted for both versions. The name Paralanian derived from the road in which the coachbuilders were based - Parry Lane, Bradford and it was the first modern compact coach built motor home .

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Blue Austin J2 Camper – 1:76 scale model.
Manufacturer part number 76JA003. The model depicts a vehicle from the British Railways Late Crest period.

The original Austin J2 range was announced on 6 June 1956. It had a wheelbase of 7 ft 6 ins and a rating of 15 cwt. The van version was priced at £554, while the 12‑seater minibus cost £625; fitted heaters added £11. The cab was offered with two front‑panel designs – the Morris J2 and the Austin 152 – reflecting BMC policy, and could be specified with sliding or hinged cab doors and either single or sliding rear doors. By 1965 the Morris front panel had been discontinued and the Austin front panel was used for both versions.

The model is named Paralanian, derived from Parry Lane in Bradford where the coachbuilders were based. It represents the first modern compact coach‑built motor home.