Oxford Diecast 76SHP008

Leyland Sherpa Van Manweb Electricity

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Manufacturer description

Oxford's versatile 1:76 Sherpa Van produced by Leyland throughout the 1970s and 1980s appears this time in the simple van configuration, decorated in the bright red and white colour scheme of the day, as used by the regional electricity provider Manweb. It is registered GFM 553T from 1978-79. The Leyland badge appears above the silver and black radiator grille and additional silver masking is also used round the windscreen, two cab side windows and wheels. All other exterior trim is finished in black.

This release is another useful addition for collectors of regional and national utilities vehicles past and present.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Leyland Sherpa Van Manweb Electricity – Model 76SHP008

The 1:76 scale Leyland Sherpa Van, produced by Oxford Diecast, is presented in the simple van configuration in the bright red and white livery used by the former regional electricity supplier Manweb. The vehicle bears the registration GFM 553T from the 1978‑79 period. The Leyland badge is positioned above the silver and black radiator grille, with additional silver masking around the windscreen, the two cab side windows and the wheels; all other exterior trim is finished in black.

This model is intended for collectors of historic regional and national utility vehicles and adds a representative example of a 1970s‑1980s British electricity company fleet vehicle to a die‑cast collection.