Oxford Diecast 76VW011

Pastel White VW Bus - 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 Pastel White VW Bus – 1:76 Scale is a miniature model produced by Oxford Diecast. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76VW011 and is presented in a pastel white finish. It represents the Volkswagen Type 2 second‑generation T2, which was first launched in 1968 and is depicted in the British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS) period.

The original T2 replaced the earlier split‑windscreen version of the 1950s, offering a larger body, a wider front windscreen and a more powerful engine. Production of the full‑size vehicle began in Germany and later expanded to other European countries, the United States, Mexico and South America. The VW Type 2 was marketed as a van/minibus and was available in numerous configurations, including three‑door van, four‑door minibus, two‑door regular‑cab truck and four‑door crew‑cab truck.