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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Manufacturer description
If you're looking for a Diecast British Railways Land Rover 109 with the Canvas, we stock this item! Rover chief engineer Maurice Wilks was inspired by his army-surplus Willys-Overland Jeep to create a workhorse vehicle for military and agricultural use - and for export abroad to kick-start both Rover's fortunes and the national economy after World War II. Prototypes were up and running by late 1947, and production of the Series I began at Solihull in summer 1948. It had permanent four-wheel-drive with low-ratio gearing and a locking freewheel mechanism, and a 50bhp, 1.6-litre engine from the Rover P3 saloon. It was fitted with lightweight body panels made from surplus aircraft-grade aluminium - steel was in short supply post-war - and came with army-surplus green paint. From just £450, the Land Rover was a popular choice for British consumers. The vehicle replaced the Austin Champ and later, the rust-prone Austin Gipsy. Supply to the British forces started in 1949, and by 1958, production ran to around 200,000 units per year. This green canvas back Series I Land Rover comes on a 109 inch wheelbase as used by the British Rail Signalling and Telegraph Department. Treat yourself to an Oxford Diecast British Railways Land Rover 109 Canvas today.
Dimensions and Weights
Packed: 8.6cm x 5.3cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )
Unpacked: 5.8cm x 2cm x 2.1cm ( L x W x H )
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