Oxford Diecast 76VWB003

Turquoise VW Beetle - 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 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
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)

Manufacturer description

This VW Beetle is in turquoise with a grey interior and carries the registration HLB 700. The VW Beetle was an economy class car, which the German Volkswagen manufacturers in 1938. It continued in production until 2003, which time an incredible 21.5 million were made. With its air-cooled and rear mounted engine, the two-door car also had rear wheel drive and was very economical. Its familiar shape remained the same throughout its life.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Turquoise VW Beetle – 1:76 Scale
Manufacturer part number: 76VWB003
The model represents the British Railways Late Crest period and bears the registration HLB 700. It is finished in turquoise with a grey interior.

The original Volkswagen Beetle was introduced in 1938 as an economy‑class car and remained in production until 2003, with a total of 21.5 million units built. It featured an air‑cooled, rear‑mounted engine, rear‑wheel drive, and a two‑door body, and was noted for its low running costs. The car’s distinctive shape was retained throughout its production life.