Oxford Diecast 76ZEP005
Ford Zephyr - 1:76 Scale
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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Manufacturer description
The Zephyr/Zodiac Mark III shared some of its mechanical components, as well as the basic chassis design, with the Mark II, but had a stronger overall body construction. The exterior was designed by Canadian Roy Brown who also designed the Edsel and the Cortina, though the rear of the body was inspired by a design proposal by Frua. Unlike the Zephyr 4, the Zephyr 6 had a full width grille including the headlight surrounds.
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Oxford Diecast Ford Zephyr – 1:76 Scale
The model carries the manufacturer part number 76ZEP005 and represents a Ford Zephyr in the British Rail Blue livery used before the introduction of the TOPS system.
The Zephyr/Zodiac Mark III shares several mechanical components and the basic chassis design with the earlier Mark II, but features a stronger overall body construction. The exterior styling was created by Canadian designer Roy Brown, who also designed the Edsel and the Cortina; the rear of the body draws on a design proposal by Frua. Unlike the Zephyr 4, the Zephyr 6 version includes a full‑width grille that incorporates the headlight surrounds.