Oxford Diecast 76VW005

Senegal Red 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 Senegal Red VW Van – 1:76 Scale

The model, reference number 76VW005, represents a Volkswagen Type 2 van in a Senegal Red livery. It is produced at a 1:76 scale, suitable for collectors of miniature vehicles.

The original second‑generation T2 was first launched on 01/01/1968. Compared with the earlier 1950s split‑windscreen version, the second generation featured a larger, heavier chassis, a wider front windscreen and a more powerful engine. Production began in Germany and later expanded to other European factories as well as facilities in the United States, Mexico and South America.

The Volkswagen Type 2 was offered in a variety of body configurations, including three‑door vans, four‑door minibuses, two‑door trucks with a standard cab and four‑door trucks with a crew cab. This range allowed the vehicle to be used for many different commercial and passenger‑transport purposes.