Oxford Diecast 76SC003

Scooter and Sidecar Orange

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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
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The Oxford Scooter made its debut as just that; then we welcomed it with a trailer on the back; and for its third outing, it comes with another tooling variation – a sidecar.

Epitomising the 1960s, it was the favoured nippy alternative to the car for the young moderns of the day. With a high backed pillion seat behind the driver, it was quite a comfortable ride and cheaper to buy – until the price of cars came within the reach of the younger or less-well off motorist.

Now additional tooling introduces the sidecar version, making room for a second passenger alongside the main body. The sidecar, with a supporting axle and extra wheel complete with mudguard and indicator, has its own headlight fixed to the front of the body.

Decorated in bright orange, the front guard is also orange, the wheels are silver with white surrounds and the whole scooter is rounded off with chrome detailing. The pillion and sidecar passenger seats are moulded in black. The handle bars and brakes are also finished in chrome. Registered 525 UXE, the model dates back to the days before the new vehicle numbering system was introduced in 1962.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Scooter and Sidecar – Orange
Manufacturer Part Number: 76SC003
Period represented by this model: British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS)

The model reproduces the 1960s two‑stroke scooter that was a popular, economical alternative to a car. It features a high‑backed pillion seat for a passenger and, in this version, a sidecar fitted with a supporting axle, extra wheel, mudguard, indicator and a dedicated headlamp. The sidecar provides seating for a second passenger alongside the main body.

The scooter is finished in bright orange, with a matching front guard. Wheels are silver with white surrounds, and chrome detailing is applied to the handle bars, brakes and other trim. The pillion and sidecar seats are moulded in black. The vehicle bears the registration 525 UXE, dating it to before the introduction of the new vehicle numbering system on 01/01/1962.