Oxford Diecast 76ZEP006

Ambassador Blue Ford Zephyr - 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 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.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ambassador Blue Ford Zephyr – 1:76 scale model. The kit is identified by manufacturer part number 76ZEP006 and depicts the vehicle in the British Rail blue livery used before the introduction of the TOPS system.

The Zephyr/Zodiac Mark III shares some mechanical parts and the basic chassis layout with the earlier Mark II, but features a stronger overall body construction. The exterior styling was created by Canadian designer Roy Brown, who also worked on the Edsel and the Cortina, while the rear of the body draws on a design proposal by Frua. In contrast to the Zephyr 4, the Zephyr 6 model includes a full‑width grille that incorporates the headlight surrounds.