Oxford Diecast 76JAG7006

Jaguar MKVII Racing Green

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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)

Manufacturer description

Launched at the 1950 British International Motor Show, the prestigious Jaguar Mk VII was produced between 1951 and 1956 at the Coventry Works of Jaguar Cars. The luxury four-door saloon featured a 3442 cc, 160 bhp engine capable of a speed of 100 mph and from 1952 it became the first Jaguar to be offered with optional automatic transmission. No wonder it was a favourite on the racing circuits of the era.  During its lifetime, nearly 31000 rolled off the production line.

The Oxford model of the Jaguar MK VII, is seen here in 1:76 scale appearing in the truly British colour scheme of Racing Green, registered GCH 268. Contrasting silver trim looks great against the body colour, too.  The interior is finished with pale green seating and a black steering wheel.

 At a cost of £1695 in 1951, including taxes, the Jaguar Mk VII was thought beyond the reach of UK drivers, therefore Jaguar aimed their sights towards the export market but such was its appeal at home that Jaguar had to move to their Browns Lane premises to cope with demand.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Jaguar MKVII Racing Green is a 1:76 scale model produced by Oxford. It carries the manufacturer part number 76JAG7006 and represents the Jaguar Mk VII as it appeared in the British Railways Late Crest period. The model is finished in Racing Green with a registered GCH 268, silver trim, pale‑green interior seats and a black steering wheel.

The real Jaguar Mk VII was launched at the 1950 British International Motor Show and built at Jaguar’s Coventry Works from 1951 to 1956. It is a four‑door saloon powered by a 3442 cc engine delivering 160 bhp, capable of reaching 100 mph. From 1952 the car could be ordered with an optional automatic transmission, and about 31 000 units were produced during its production run.

When new in 1951 the Jaguar Mk VII was priced at £1695 inclusive of taxes, a sum that placed it beyond the reach of most UK motorists. Consequently Jaguar initially targeted export markets, but domestic demand forced the company to expand production facilities to its Browns Lane plant.