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Oxford Diecast 76VX001

Vauxhall Astra MkII White - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Brand new tooling introduces the Vauxhall Astra Mk2 GTE to the 1:76 series of Oxford Automobiles. Registered F754 GNK from 1988-89, our model comes in a gleaming white with contrasting grey exterior trim, black interior and grey seating.

In real life, the white Mk2 GTE, comprising the second generation of what had previously been classed as a small family car, was the first from the Vauxhall Astra stable to be 'colour coded' with body trim that matched the base colour of the car, including wheel arch extensions, front side and rear lower skirts, mirror covers, bumper and even the alloy wheels were painted white. The car was only available as a 3-door hatchback and with its 124 bhp. 2.0 litre engine, it attracted a completely different client base, becoming the highly popular 'hot hatch' of the 1980s, bringing with it the dubious reputation of being the second highest in the 'stolen car' category! All Mk 2 GTEs were fitted with an all electronic dash with digital speedometer. In 1988 Vauxhall's twin-camshaft version of the engine was fitted to the GTE, causing a storm because of its performance. The model sold well in the UK, although it never succeeded in toppling its rival the Ford Escort from the number one spot.

Our 1:76 scale replica carries all the authentic detail of the original including sun roof, rear spoiler, even down to the Vauxhall badge on the bonnet and GTE designation set into the narrow radiator grille, also repeated on the rear of the vehicle. It would make an ideal gift for the one-time 'hot rods' of the 1980s, for whom all those motoring memories would come flooding back!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Vauxhall Astra MkII White – 1:76 Scale

The model, part number 76VX001, represents a Vauxhall Astra Mk II GTE as it appeared in the British Rail sectorisation era. It is produced by Oxford Automobiles using brand‑new tooling and is offered in a 1 : 76 scale.

The replica is painted in a glossy white with contrasting grey exterior trim, a black interior and grey seats. It is liveried as the genuine car registered F754 GNK, which was on the road during 1988–89. The original Mk II GTE was a three‑door hatchback equipped with a 2.0‑litre 124 bhp twin‑camshaft engine and featured colour‑coded bodywork, including white alloy wheels and matching wheel‑arch extensions, side skirts, mirror covers, bumper and rear spoiler.

Detail on the model includes a sunroof, rear spoiler, Vauxhall badge on the bonnet, and the GTE designation set into the narrow radiator grille and repeated on the rear. It also reproduces the all‑electronic dash with digital speedometer.

This 1 : 76 scale die‑cast model would suit collectors interested in 1980s British hot‑hatch cars or enthusiasts of the Vauxhall Astra line.