Oxford Diecast 76LR3S001

Land Rover Series III Station Wagon Limestone

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Tooled with the SWB option, our station wagon is decorated in an unusual colour scheme with completely black interior, registered NKS 416R from 1977-78. The wheel hubs reflect the body colour and characteristically, the spare wheel sits on top of the bonnet.

The Series III Land Rover was produced between 1971 and 1985 and was the most popular of the Series vehicles, with 440,000 coming off the production line during its years of manufacture. It came as 2-door - as our Oxford model - or 4 door off-roader or 2- door pickup. Including the station wagon, the Series III had the same body and engine options as the preceding IIa, although the spec now included plastic grille, and the headlight now appeared on the wings. The 4-speed manual gearbox had a selectable 4-wheel drive option and a choice of either petrol or diesel fuel was available.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series III Station Wagon – Limestone finish
Manufacturer Part Number: 76LR3S001
The model represents a British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS) livery.

Equipped with the short‑wheel‑base (SWB) option, the die‑cast station wagon is finished in an unusual colour scheme with a completely black interior. It bears the registration NKS 416R for the period 1977‑1978. The wheel hubs are painted to match the body colour and, in keeping with period detail, the spare wheel is mounted on top of the bonnet.

The Series III Land Rover was built from 1971 to 1985, with 440 000 units produced, making it the most popular of the Series range. It was available as a two‑door (as in this Oxford model), four‑door off‑roader, or two‑door pickup, sharing the body and engine options of the preceding Series IIa. Notable specifications include a plastic grille, wing‑mounted headlights, a four‑speed manual gearbox with selectable four‑wheel drive, and the choice of petrol or diesel engines.