Oxford Diecast 76LAN2003

Billy Smarts Land Rover Series II Hard Top Speakers - 1

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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)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

If you're looking for a diecast vehicle that looks different we have the Oxford Diecast Billy Smarts Land Rover Series II Hard Top Speakers. The Land Rover Series II was launched in 1958 and was manufactured until 1961. It looked different than the Series I because of its rounded side panels, which allowed for a wider track. The Series II came in Short and Long Wheelbases with many body combinations including fixed roofs, canvas roofs, open tops, station wagons etc. This Billy Smarts Circus model is based on one assigned to their Road Sign Department and registered YBL 756. Modelled on the recently introduced Series II Land Rover, note the detailed radiator grille in silver on matt black, complete with Land Rover badge. Two speakers have been added to the roof, which are finished in silver. The main bodywork is orange and yellow with blue and red/black printed graphics. If you're looking for a Diecast Billy Smarts Land Rover Series II Hard Top, hopefully this one is the perfect addition to your collection.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Billy Smarts Land Rover Series II Hard Top Speakers – 1
Manufacturer part number: 76LAN2003
Period represented by the model: British Railways Late Crest

The model depicts a Land Rover Series II, a vehicle launched in 1958 and produced until 1961. The Series II featured rounded side panels and a wider track compared with the Series I, and was available in short and long wheelbases with a variety of body styles. This particular die‑cast is based on a vehicle allocated to the Road Sign Department and bears the registration YBL 756. The bodywork is painted orange and yellow with blue and red/black printed graphics; the radiator grille is rendered in silver on a matt black finish and includes a Land Rover badge. Two silver‑finished speakers are mounted on the hard‑top roof.

The die‑cast is a Billy Smarts collectible intended for enthusiasts of British die‑cast models and Land Rover memorabilia. It may serve as a representative piece for a collection focusing on post‑war British railway and automotive subjects.