Oxford Diecast 1:76 Military 76AC001
Austin Champ Diecast Model
British Army 7th Armored Div Desert Rats, 1957 |
| 1:76 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Austin Champ | | 2" | | 0.75" |
Oxford's Austin Champ replica is based on the vehicle which the Austin Motor Company manufactured between 1951 and 1956 as both a military vehicle and subsequently made for civilian use as well. It was the British Army's answer to the famous US Army's Willys MB Jeep. This model is deployed by the 7th Armoured Division, also known as the Deserts Rats, in Germany in 1957. The Desert Rats are one of the most famous units of the British Army and made their name for their distinguished service in the deserts of North Africa in World War II. Their insignia, a red rat on a white background, can be seen on the front and the rear of our Champ, along with other military markings. Registered 10 BF 23, the Champ is decorated in a distinctive bronze green with dark beige interior seating and a lighter beige folded down hood. It also comes as a right hand drive vehicle. Intricate detailing includes the black steering wheel with silver spokes and a matt black finish to the radiator grille. Also faithful to the original is the large dark green petrol can on the back of the jeep, held in place with beige straps next to the spare wheel. The Austin Champ is a British military vehicle produced from 1951 to 1956 by the Austin Motor Company. Designed for the British Army, it was built to replace the wartime Jeep and featured a robust 4x4 drivetrain, a 2.25-liter inline-four engine, and exceptional off-road capability. The Champ had a distinctive rounded bonnet and a durable, lightweight design. Although praised for its ruggedness and advanced suspension, it was expensive and complex compared to its rivals, limiting widespread adoption. Despite this, the Austin Champ remains a notable post-war military vehicle, remembered for its engineering innovation and service in various British and allied forces. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Oxford Diecast "1:76 (HO-Scale) Military" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles. Oxford Diecast "1:76 Military" diecast vehicles feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Detailed interiors
- Detailed rotating wheels with rubber tires.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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