Oxford Diecast 76REL001

AA Reliant Regal Supervan - 1:76 Scale

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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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The AA was formed in 1905 famously meeting in the Trocadero Restaurant in London. Memberhip of the organisation grew rapidly and five years later they had patrols across the country. Intially the cycle scouts were employed at weekends to advise members of police traps ahead, but this soon changed as they began helping stranded motorists. In the late 1940's the introduction of two-way radio transformed the organisation as they were able to be contacted centrally to attend a members vehicle. The Reliant Regal is almost a cult car in motoring circles, epitomising British eccentricity! It was manufactured between 1953-1973 by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, during which time over 2 million were made. Weighing under 7 cwt and with only three wheels, it was surprisingly classed as a tricycle and could be driven with a motorcycle licence instead of a full car licence Wearing the early Automobile Association's signature yellow and black colour scheme this model includes a roof board advertising the AA Patrol Service, which is echoed along the sides. Registered REX 406K, the model features a wealth of 'chrome work' which even extends to silver trim round the side quarter light windows.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast AA Reliant Regal Supervan – 1:76 Scale

The model is produced by Oxford Diecast and carries the part number 76REL001. It represents the British Railways Late Crest period.

The AA (Automobile Association) was founded in 1905 after a meeting in the Trocadero Restaurant, London. By 1910 the organisation had patrols nationwide, initially employing cycle scouts to warn members of police traps and later assisting stranded motorists. The introduction of two‑way radio in the late 1940s allowed central dispatch of patrols to members’ vehicles.

The Reliant Regal, manufactured by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth between 1953 and 1973, was produced in excess of two million units. Weighing under 7 cwt and built on a three‑wheel chassis, it was legally classified as a tricycle and could be driven on a motorcycle licence.

The diecast supervan is painted in the early AA yellow and black colour scheme, with a roof board advertising the AA Patrol Service and matching side livery. It is registered as REX 406K and features extensive chrome detailing, including silver trim around the side quarter‑light windows.