Oxford Diecast 76VW016

VW Camper Closed Saturn Yellow/White - 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 VW Camper Closed – Saturn Yellow/White, 1:76 scale (Manufacturer Part Number: 76VW016). The model depicts a vehicle finished in British Rail blue, representing the pre‑TOPS period.

The subject vehicle is a replica of the second‑generation VW Type 2 (T2) introduced in 1968. Compared with the earlier 1950s split‑windscreen version, the 1968 T2 was larger, heavier and featured a wider front windshield and a more powerful engine. Production originally took place in Germany before expanding 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 body configurations, including three‑door van, four‑door minibus, two‑door regular‑cab truck and four‑door crew‑cab truck. This die‑cast model reflects the closed‑top camper version in Saturn yellow and white finish.