Oxford Diecast 76RN002

Renault 4 Red

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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 1:76 scale Oxford Automobiles range continues the French connection with the second outing of the 1960s Renault 4. After the beige launch model, this iconic little motor appears in bright red with lots of silver trim, black and silver bumpers and a dark grey interior. It has a British registration plate XBF 433J from 1970.  Looks are deceptive and the Renault 4 was quite versatile; as well as the four door small and economical family saloon modelled here, it came in various formats including a 2-door pickup, 2-dor van or a 5-door estate car with opening hatchback feature.  There was an option of either a 3-speed or 4-speed gearbox with a top speed of 65 mph.  Adding to its cult status, it had an incredible lifespan, being manufactured well into the 1990s with an equally impressive 8 million rolling off the production line. What’s more, they seem to go on forever.  Even today, you can pick one up for as little as £5500. We love it!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Renault 4 Red – 1:76 scale model, part number 76RN002. It is part of the Oxford Automobiles range and represents the French‑built Renault 4 from the 1960s, shown in bright red with silver trim, black and silver bumpers and a dark‑grey interior. The model carries the British registration plate XBF 433J, dated 1970.

The Renault 4 was produced in a variety of body styles, including a four‑door family saloon (as modelled), a two‑door pickup, a two‑door van and a five‑door estate with an opening hatchback. It was available with either a three‑speed or a four‑speed gearbox and had a top speed of 65 mph. Production continued into the 1990s, with a total of around eight million units built.

Current market prices for the die‑cast model are approximately £5 500.