Oxford Diecast 76JM017

Post Office Engineering Morris J2 Van - 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

Brand
Oxford Diecast
Manufacturer
Oxford
Product Code
76JM017
RRP
£8.45

Model details

Finish
Pristine

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Oxford Diecast Post Office Engineering Morris J2 Van – 1:76 scale model. The model is presented in a pristine finish and carries the manufacturer part number 76JM017. It represents the British Railways late crest period.

The original Morris J2 range was announced on 15 June 1956. The van has a wheelbase of 7 ft 6 ins and was rated at 15 cwt. At launch the van sold for £554, while the 12‑seater minibus version was priced at £625; an optional heater added £11 to the cost.

The cab was produced with two front‑panel designs to accommodate the Morris J2 and the Austin 152, a configuration used by BMC. Buyers could specify either sliding or hinged cab doors and choose between single or sliding rear doors. By 1965 the Morris front panel had been discontinued and the Austin front panel was adopted for both versions.

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