Oxford Diecast Land Rover Tickford Bronze Green

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Tickford Bronze GreenWe launched this newly tooled Land Rover in two tone green and for its second appearance, it goes right back to a traditional bronze green colour scheme. It is registered MZ 9750 and a special feature sees the front grille with cut outs for the headlights. The internal layout includes green seating with three front seats and two sideways on bench seats in the back. The dashboard and interior framework are a darker green and the floor is black.

We launched this newly tooled Land Rover in two-tone green and for its second appearance, it goes right back to a traditional bronze green colour scheme. It is registered MZ 9750 and a special feature sees the front grille with cut-outs for the headlights. The internal layout includes green seating with three front seats and two sideways on bench seats in the back. The dashboard and interior framework are a darker green and the floor is black.

Launched in 1948 as an all-terrain multi-purpose 4 x 4, the Land Rover was very much a rural vehicle. To try to capture a wider audience with a refined version, Land Rover sought out Tickford, who were based in Newport Pagnell, to design the coachwork for the station wagon which incorporated aluminium panels over a wooden frame. The interior sported leather seats and a heater, whilst the body had a split rear tailgate and a smart metal cover for the spare wheel.

Unfortunately, the new version was classed as a passenger car and therefore subject to purchase tax, which almost doubled the price for the motorist. As a result, the modified Land Rover Tickford sales were so poor that the vehicle was withdrawn in 1951 after only 641 had been made. However, today it is a rare beast and it is thought that only around 20 still exist.

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Scale

1:43 scale which means that this is 43 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)

For a much detailed explanation of scale and the history please followthis link.