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Prototype Eras
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
1:76 scale Rover SD13500 Vitesse from the 1970s-80s, .Its racy lines and high performance made it very popular amongst image conscious young motorists, as well as the Police! Decorated in a brilliant blue colour scheme, including the sunroof, with black and silver trim, registered B8 DLS. The interior is dark grey with lighter grey seating.
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Oxford Diecast Rover SD1 3500 Vitesse Moonraker Blue is a 1:76 scale die‑cast model produced by Oxford Diecast. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76SDV003 and represents a Rover SD1 3500 Vitesse from the 1970s–80s, a period often linked with the British Rail Blue (TOPS) livery.
The vehicle is finished in a bright Moonraker Blue colour scheme with black and silver trim, and includes a matching blue sunroof. It is marked with the registration B8 DLS. The interior is dark grey with lighter grey seats.
This model reflects the Rover SD1 3500 Vitesse’s reputation for sporty styling and high performance, qualities that made it popular with image‑conscious motorists and police vehicles during its production era.