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Oxford Diecast 76LR3S008

Land Rover Series III Royal Mail 1:76

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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

This short wheelbase Land Rover Series III proved highly popular when Oxford first released it in 1:43 scale. It now makes its 1:76 scale appearance in exactly the same Royal Mail livery. It is decorated in bright pillar box red with a white roof and black interior, registered MFS 345P from 1975. The number plate is fixed to the centre of the grille on this release and there is also an additional board fixed to the white bumper printed KINGIE. The exterior is also finished with contrasting silver trim.

The Series 3 Land Rover was manufactured between 1971 and 1985 and was the most popular of the Series vehicles with Land Rover producing over 440,000 of them. It had a 4-speed gearbox with a selectable 4-wheel drive option and a choice of petrol or diesel fuel.

Royal Mail used specially adapted Land Rovers incorporating a closed rear section with large windows for better visibility of the mail being transported. The rear compartment was designed to accommodate postal workers and their mailbags securely. The vehicle also had additional storage compartments for sorting mail and carrying postal equipment. True to Land Rover tradition, it was also most suitable for traversing rough ground to access rural and isolated locations.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series III Royal Mail is a 1:76 scale model of the classic Series III Land Rover, presented in the historic Royal Mail livery. The model is constructed primarily from die‑cast metal, with plastic components for the interior and wheels, and is painted in the traditional British Rail Blue colour scheme used before the introduction of the TOPS system.

The product carries the manufacturer part number 76LR3S008. It is designed to represent the period when the vehicle would have been employed by the Royal Mail in the pre‑TOPS era, offering a detailed replica that includes accurate badge placement, roof rack, and period‑appropriate accessories.

This model is suitable for collectors of British automotive memorabilia, railway enthusiasts, and hobbyists who use OO gauge layouts. The finished piece measures approximately 84 mm in length, 40 mm in width and 41 mm in height, making it compatible with standard 1:76 scale display cases and diorama settings.