Oxford Diecast 76VW001

Peru Green VW Van - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

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

Manufacturer description

First launched in 1968, the second generation T2 was a great improvement on the previous split windscreen version of the 1950s. It was larger and heavier with a new wider front windshield and a bigger engine. It was manufactured initially in Germany before extending manufacture and/or assembly to the rest of Europe, the USA, Mexico and South America. The VW Type 2, classed as a Van/Minibus had a wide range of uses with body style variations to suit, including 3 door van, 4 door minibus, 2 door truck with regular cab and 4 door truck with crew cab amongst the many configurations.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Peru Green VW Van – 1:76 Scale

This model, catalogue number 76VW001, depicts a Volkswagen Type 2 van in the Peru Green liveried as British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS) livery. It is produced in a 1:76 scale, suitable for die‑cast collectors and railway model enthusiasts.

The vehicle represents the second‑generation T2 introduced in 1968. Compared with the earlier 1950s split‑windscreen version, the second generation was larger and heavier, featured a wider front windshield and a more powerful engine. Initial production took place in Germany, later extending to other European factories, as well as to the United States, Mexico and South America.

The VW Type 2 was marketed as a van/minibus and was offered in a variety of configurations, including a three‑door van, a four‑door minibus, a two‑door regular‑cab truck and a four‑door crew‑cab truck. The Oxford Diecast version captures the vehicle’s classic shape and distinctive colour scheme for display or integration with model railway layouts.