Oxford Diecast 76VWS005

VW T1 Samba Bus/surfboards Turquoise/blue White

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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 in real life made its appearance in 1951. The Samba Bus was considered at the luxury end of the range when improved features included two pivot doors at the side and a fabric sunroof. A mass of windows also gave it a light and airy feel. The Samba came with two-tone bodywork separated by a decorative strip.

Our 1:76 scale model shows off much of the detail of the real thing, making its fifth appearance in a refreshing turquoise and blue-white two tone-colour scheme with a cream roof panel, enhanced by highly decorative surfboards on the roof secured by a chrome roof rack. The interior of the bus is also cream including the steering wheel and the dashboard. The wheel surrounds echo the turquoise body colour with chrome wheel centres, while the bumpers have been given a white finish. The model is registered GCG 597 from the 1950s period.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast VW T1 Samba Bus in turquoise/blue-white and surfboard livery. The model is produced under part number 76VWS005 and represents the British Rail Blue period prior to the introduction of TOPS.

The 1:76 scale replica reproduces the 1951 VW T1 Samba Bus, a premium version of the vehicle that featured twin pivot side doors, a fabric sunroof, extensive glazing and a two‑tone body separated by a decorative strip. The model shows the same five‑door layout and includes a cream interior, steering wheel and dashboard, as well as a cream roof panel.

The livery is a refreshing turquoise and blue‑white two‑tone scheme with a white bumpers finish and chrome wheel centres. Decorative surfboards are mounted on the roof by a chrome rack. The vehicle is registered GCG 597 from the 1950s period.