Oxford Diecast 76VO001

Volvo 760 Gold Metallic

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Unveiling our Volvo 760 GLE from the early 1980s. On first glance, the model epitomizes the safe, solid Volvo image but in real life, its performance and technical characteristics took it a cut above the rest. Volvo launched the basic 700 series in 1982 as a mid-sized luxury four door saloon, designed by their head designer Jan Wilsgaard. The 760 followed two years later and featured several upmarket features over its forebears. Various updates followed and drivers reported that it was one of the best handling and fastest accelerating cars they had driven, reaching 0-60 mph in under eight seconds. Production ended in 1992 in favour of the 900 series.

Our model dates from 1986-7, registered D263 OVM and is decorated in a warm metallic gold colour scheme with black interior. Exterior trim is silver with black bumpers. The 760 GLE marque is printed in silver. In real life, the 760 was a great favourite with European police forces, particularly in Scandinavia.

 

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Volvo 760 Gold Metallic
Manufacturer Part Number: 76VO001
Period represented: Rebuilding of the Railways

The model portrays a Volvo 760 GLE from the mid‑1980s. The Volvo 760 was introduced in 1984 as a higher‑specification version of the 700 series, which had been launched in 1982. It was positioned as a mid‑size luxury saloon with a four‑door body and was designed by Jan Wilsgaard. Production continued until 1992 when it was succeeded by the 900 series. In contemporary road tests the 760 was noted for its handling and acceleration, achieving 0–60 mph in under eight seconds. The vehicle was popular with several European police forces, particularly in Scandinavia.

The die‑cast model is dated to 1986–87, bears the registration D263 OVM and is finished in a warm metallic gold paintwork with black interior. Exterior trim is silver and the bumpers are black; the model’s marque is printed in silver lettering. The model is intended for collectors of historic British railway and automotive subjects.