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Oxford Diecast 76VWS001

VW T1 Samba Bus Sealing Wax Red Beige Grey

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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

The VW T1 Samba Bus also belonged to the first generation of the T1, emerging in 1951 and was the most luxurious version. Differentiating features included two pivot doors at the side and a fabric sunroof. It had a wealth of windows, too - up to 23 in some cases. VW's advertising used this feature to promote the T1 as a great vehicle for touring the Alps! The Samba came with two-tone bodywork separated by a decorative strip.

Our 1:76 scale model incorporates all the detail of the real thing and makes its debut decorated in a muted red with a beige grey upper body and off white roof panel. Registered 192 YUD, the interior seating, floor and steering wheel are moulded in the same off-white as the roof panel while the dashboard echoes the red body colour. White bumpers, chrome and red wheels and silver body trim complete the effect.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast VW T1 Samba Bus, part number 76VWS001, is a 1:76 scale model produced by Oxford Diecast. The model represents the first‑generation VW T1 Samba, which was introduced in 1951 as the most luxurious version of the series. It features the distinctive two‑pivot side doors, a fabric sunroof and a two‑tone bodywork divided by a decorative strip.

The vehicle is finished in a muted red lower body, a beige‑grey upper body and an off‑white roof panel. The interior – including seats, floor and steering wheel – is moulded in the same off‑white as the roof, while the dashboard is coloured to match the red body. White bumpers, chrome detail, red wheels and silver trim complete the appearance. The model is registered as 192 YUD.

The livery shown on the model is a British Rail Blue scheme, dated to the pre‑TOPS era. All elements are reproduced to a high level of detail, matching the original vehicle’s numerous windows and touring‑Alps promotional style.