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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
Each of these models comprises the first release off the new tooling and if you missed acquiring them separately when they first came out, now is your chance to scoop them up in one go.
Firstly comes 76VA001, the Volvo Amazon in light green, registered JHO 887E from 1967. It is joined by 76VE001 Volvo 245 DL Estate in Green, registered TY 999R from 1976/77; and finally the much-admired Volvo P1800 sports coupe in bright red with lots of chrome, registered RYN 480E, again from 1967.
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Oxford Diecast 3‑Piece Volvo Set (manufacturer part number 76SET40) is a collection of three die‑cast Volvo models that represent the British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) period.
The set includes the following models, each released from the new tooling:
‑ 76VA001 – Volvo Amazon in light green, registration JHO 887E, dated 1967.
‑ 76VE001 – Volvo 245 DL Estate in green, registration TY 999R, dating from 1976/77.
‑ Volvo P1800 sports coupé in bright red with extensive chrome detailing, registration RYN 480E, also from 1967.
All three vehicles are offered together, providing an opportunity to acquire the first‑release versions in a single purchase.