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Oxford Diecast 76RP5002

Rover P5b Black (Wilson/Thatcher) 1:76 scale

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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 Rover P5 3500, also known as the 3.5 Litre was a luxury saloon produced by Rover from September 1967 until June 1973. It was the final iteration of the P5 series, which was first introduced in 1958.

Launched at the 1967 British Motor Show it was powered by a Buick 3.5-litre V8 engine with some Rover changes making it stronger and more reliable. The 3.5-litre V8 gave the P5 3500 significantly improved performance over the 3-litre six-cylinder engine that was used in earlier P5 models. It came with a new suspension system, power-assisted steering, and a more luxurious interior. The car was also available with a number of optional extras, such as air conditioning and a sunroof. One year after its launch in 1968 it was voted "Car of the Year" by the British Motoring Press GuildIt was used as an official car by the British government, and was also used by a number of other world leaders, production of the P5 3500 ended in June 1973 when it was replaced by the Rover P6. This 1:76 scale model is as used by Harold Wildon and Margaret Thatcher. It comes on a plinth (can be removed), clear case and Oxford wrap. 

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Rover P5b Black (Wilson/Thatcher) 1:76 scale model. Manufacturer part number 76RP5002. The model represents the Rover P5 3500 as used by Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher during the British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) period.

The Rover P5 3500 was a luxury saloon produced by Rover from September 1967 until June 1973, the final iteration of the P5 series that began in 1958. It featured a 3.5‑litre Buick V8 engine modified by Rover for increased strength and reliability, a new suspension system, power‑assisted steering and a more lavish interior, with optional air‑conditioning and sunroof. In 1968 the car was voted Car of the Year by the British Motoring Press Guild and served as an official vehicle for the British government and several foreign leaders.

The die‑cast model is supplied on a removable plinth, enclosed in a clear case and wrapped in an Oxford‑style box. It is a 1:76 scale replica of the historic vehicle.