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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
This hot little three-door hatchback took the pubic by storm when it was introduced in the 1980s. Underneath the bonnet was a 124 bhp, 2.0 litre engine and the car came with an all electronic dash with digital speedometer. Another first for Vauxhall was their introduction of 'colour coding' with body trim that matched the base colour of the car.
Our model is registered G682 AWK from 1990 and is decorated in a deep grey with the same colour trim, just like the original. The roof also features a sunroof. The window trim, rear panel and narrow radiator grille are finished in black while inside, the seating is a paler grey with other fittings in black.
It was a very stylish little car with plenty of OOMPH, even by today's standards.
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Oxford Diecast Vauxhall Astra MkII Steel Grey is a die‑cast model produced by Oxford Diecast, catalogue number 76VX003. The model represents a Vauxhall Astra from the British Rail sectorisation period and is officially registered as G682 AWK, dated 1990.
The original three‑door hatchback was launched in the 1980s and featured a 2.0‑litre engine producing 124 bhp, an all‑electronic dash with a digital speedometer and colour‑coded body trim that matched the car’s base colour. The model replicates these details, including a deep steel‑grey paintwork, black window trim, rear panel and narrow radiator grille, as well as a sunroof.
The interior is rendered in a paler grey seat upholstery with additional black fittings, reflecting the original’s stylish appearance and performance characteristics.