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Oxford Diecast 76VW003

Fiord Blue/Arcona White VW Bus -Surfboards - 1:76 Scale

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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

Manufacturer description

If you love travelling, surfing and models, check out the Oxford Diecast Fiord Blue/Arcona White VW Bus -Surfboards camper. The Volkswagen Type 2 - a van and minibus in one - was first manufactured in 1968. It was a major improvement over the split windscreen version of the 1950s, with a larger engine and roomier interior. The VW was manufactured initially in Germany before extending manufacture and/or assembly to the rest of Europe, the USA, Mexico and South America. The Type 2 had a wide range of uses with body style variations to suit: 3-door vans, 4-door minibuses, 2-door trucks with regular cabs and 4-door trucks with crew cabs were all produced. Get your Oxford Diecast Fiord Blue/Arcona White VW Bus today and boost your VW camper collection!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Fiord Blue/Arcona White VW Bus – Surfboards is a 1:76 scale die‑cast model of the Volkswagen Type 2 camper van. The model bears the manufacturer part number 76VW003 and represents the vehicle in the British Rail Blue livery used before the introduction of TOPS.

The Volkswagen Type 2 was first produced in 1968 as a development of the earlier split‑windscreen version, featuring a larger engine and a more spacious interior. It was originally manufactured in Germany and later assembled in various European countries, the United States, Mexico and South America. Throughout its production the Type 2 was offered in several body styles, including three‑door vans, four‑door minibuses, two‑door trucks with standard cabs and four‑door trucks with crew cabs.

This Oxford Diecast model depicts the camper in a Fiord Blue and Arcona White colour scheme and includes a pair of surfboards mounted on the rear. It is intended for collectors of Volkswagen models and for those interested in classic British travel and leisure motoring.