Oxford Diecast 76JM016

Austin J2 Minibus - 1:76 Scale

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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

The J2 range was announced in June 1956 with a wheelbase of 7ft 6 ins and rated at 15 cwt. The van cost £554 and the 12 seater minibus £625, if you wanted heaters it would cost you £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.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Oxford Diecast Austin J2 Minibus – 1:76 Scale
Finish: Pristine
Manufacturer Part Number: 76JM016
Period represented: British Railways Late Crest

The model depicts the Austin J2 minibus as it appeared in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The original J2 range was announced on 6 June 1956 with a wheelbase of 7 ft 6 in and a rating of 15 cwt. At launch the van version was priced at £554 and the 12‑seater minibus at £625, with an optional heater costing an additional £11.

The cab was produced in two front‑panel designs to suit the Morris J2 and Austin 152 versions, a policy adopted by BMC. Customers could specify 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 variants.