Oxford Diecast 76WOL002

Maroon Wolseley 6/80 - 1:76 Scale

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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

1:76 SCALE

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 Maroon Wolseley 6/80 – 1:76 Scale

This model, reference 76WOL002, represents a British Railways Late Crest locomotive in 1:76 scale. It is a die‑cast replica of the Wolseley 6/80 car, which was produced by the Nuffield Company between 1 January 1948 and 31 December 1954. Over 25,000 examples were built during that period.

The original vehicle was powered by a 2215 cc six‑cylinder engine delivering 72 bhp and fitted with a four‑speed gearbox. It could reach a top speed of 81 mph and was widely used as a police patrol car because of its power and reliability.