Oxford Diecast 76WMB005

Willys MB AA

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
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)

Manufacturer description

At the end of World War II the US Army Willys MB Jeep which had served admirably from 1941-1945 with many Allied forces, now ceased to have an immediate wartime role. However, the sturdy and useful vehicle was purchased by many peacetime military forces as well as by commercial and private users. It had been deployed as a 4 x 4 light cross country vehicle by the Allies in wartime and therefore fitted in very well to a role with the Automobile Association, even though it was left hand drive.

Decorated in the familiar yellow and black AA colour scheme with the period AA badges and Road Service printed at the back of the bonnet, our model is registered 889 UXL. It carries a set of tools fixed to the driver's side and two fuel tanks fixed to the back alongside the spare wheel. Not sure how comfortable it would have been to have been 'rescued' in this vehicle but the kids would have loved every minute!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Willys MB AA is a die‑cast replica of the US Army Willys MB Jeep that was used by the Automobile Association after the Second World War. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76WMB005 and is presented in the period AA yellow and black colour scheme, with authentic AA badges and “Road Service” printed on the rear of the bonnet. It is registered as 889 UXL.

The vehicle is equipped with a set of tools mounted on the driver’s side, two fuel tanks fixed to the rear of the chassis, and a spare wheel positioned alongside the tanks. Although the original Jeep was left‑hand drive, it was adopted by the AA for rescue and roadside assistance duties in the post‑war era.

The model represents the British Railways Early Crest period and is intended for collectors who appreciate accurate detailing of post‑war automotive and motors‑road heritage.