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Oxford Diecast 76LR3S005

Land Rover Series IiII SWB Hard Top Bronze Green

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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

The Land Rover Series III, a short wheelbase vehicle which the company produced between 1971 and 1985, during which time the company's millionth Land Rover rolled off the production line in 1976. The Series III was the most popular of the 'Series' Land Rovers with over 440.000 being manufactured before being superseded by the Land Rover 90 and 110. It came with 4-speed manual main transmission, 2-speed manual transfer gearbox and selectable 4-wheel drive.

 

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series III SWB Hard Top – Bronze Green

Manufactured by Oxford Diecast, part number 76LR3S005, this 1:43 scale model represents a short‑wheelbase (SWB) Land Rover Series III fitted with a hard top in a bronze‑green finish. The model is painted in British Rail Blue, reflecting the pre‑TOPS era.

The real Land Rover Series III was produced from 1971 to 1985, with the millionth vehicle leaving the factory in 1976. Over 440 000 units were built, making it the most popular of the Series range. The vehicle featured a four‑speed manual main gearbox, a two‑speed manual transfer case and selectable four‑wheel drive.

This die‑cast replica mirrors those specifications and offers collectors a detailed representation of the classic British off‑road vehicle.