Oxford Diecast 76WOL001

Met Police Wolseley 6/80 - 1:76 Scale

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

Prototype Eras
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

Launched in 1948, production ran until 1954, during which time over 25,000 cars rolled off the Nuffield Company owned production line. Powered by a 2215cc 72 bhp six cylinder engine with four speed gearbox, the 6/80 was used extensively as a Police patrol car, where its power - it had a top speed of 81 mph - and reliability were appreciated

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Met Police Wolseley 6/80 – 1:76 Scale is a model car produced to represent the British Railways Late Crest period. It carries the manufacturer part number 76WOL001.

The real Wolseley 6/80 was launched in 1948 and remained in production until 1954, with more than 25,000 units built by the Nuffield Company. It was fitted with a 2215 cc six‑cylinder engine developing 72 bhp, coupled to a four‑speed gearbox, and could reach a top speed of 81 mph. The model depicts the vehicle as used by police patrols, highlighting its power and reliability.