Oxford Diecast 76JA005

Paralanian J2 Blue/Cream - 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 and many came with these two tone finishes.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Paralanian J2 in blue and cream, modelled in 1:76 scale. The piece carries the manufacturer part number 76JA005 and depicts a British Railways vehicle from the late crest era.

The model represents the J2 range that was announced in June 1956. The original vehicle had a wheelbase of 7 ft 6 in and was rated at 15 cwt. The standard van was priced at £554, while the 12‑seater minibus cost £625; an optional heater added £11. The cab was produced with two front‑panel designs to accommodate the Morris J2 and Austin 152 versions, a policy of BMC. Buyers could choose between sliding or hinged cab doors and between single or sliding rear doors. By 1965 the Morris front panel had been discontinued and the Austin front panel was used on both versions.

The name Paralanian derives from Parry Lane in Bradford, where the coachbuilders were based. The vehicle was the first modern compact coach‑built motor home, and many examples were finished in two‑tone paint schemes.