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Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

Product Code: 76MET001

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British Leyland introduced the Mini Metro in 1980, with a view to it being a possible successor to the popular and highly acclaimed Mini. Known initially as the Austin Mini Metro, as time went on with vehicle manufacturer mergers and takeovers, it became popularly known as simply the Metro. Designed by David Bache and Harris Mann, the Metro was assembled at the Longbridge plant and came as a 3-door/5door hatchback with front wheel drive, a four speed gearbox and engine options from 1.0L to 1.3L.Top speed was 84 mph.for the basic model. With a length of 3,400 mm and a width of 2,250 mm and boasting a spacious interior, it was particularly popular for use in the city too. The price was pretty attractive as well. You could buy a new Austin Mini Metro basic 1.0L model for £3,095.

The Metro was revealed over a 3-week period in September 1980 but not at the British Motor Show, where it made its official public debut later. British Leyland chose to sail from Liverpool to The Isle of Man aboard a cruise ship which proved highly newsworthy and attracted huge attention from prospective buyers from the car trade, who took advantage of this unique opportunity to view and buy the acclaimed vehicle.

The Austin Mini Metro was popularised to a notable extent by one famous purchaser of the early version. The 19 year old Lady Diana Spencer bought one at the time when she was attracting a great deal of attention prior to her marriage to the then Prince Charles. Registered MPB 909W from 1980/81, it is Lady Diana’s Metro that Oxford has chosen to launch this new model.

Decorated in the ruby red Emberlow colour scheme, Our Austiin Mini Metro is based on the 3-door version. The exterior features a fine double white stripe along the waist of the car, with a similar black stripe below. The majority of the exterior trim is black including the distinctive radiator grille. which also has the squared off headlights embedded into it with the Austin blue badge in the centre. To the rear the Austin mini Metro signage is printed in silver along the lower edge of the boot.

The Austin Mini Metro was the best selling mini-car in its early production days and was voted Car of the Year in 1983. During its 18-year production span, the Metro clocked up over 2 million sales. However, it is a very rare sight today.

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Packed: 8.6cm x 4.7cm x 5.3cm ( L x W x H )

Unpacked: 4.5cm x 2.0cm x 1.8cm ( L x W x H )

Dimensions excludes shipping carton. Packed item comes on plinth with case.

76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)

For a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow this link.

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Customer Reviews

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10/04/2024

Barbara H.

United Kingdom

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

I gave my husband this model for his birthday. It was exactly what he wanted. The service from the Oxford team was excellent - even emailing me to confirm they'd corrected my postal address when, for some reason, I'd written it incorrectly

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

09/04/2024

John C.

United Kingdom

Mini Metro Emberglow

I’m happy with the product. I have a model railway set in the 1980s and Metros were common cars at that time. I have waited about a year to buy the car since I discovered it was a forthcoming release for early 2024.

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

17/03/2024

Nigel A.

United Kingdom

Small but outstanding

The model (as per the prototype) is very small. However Oxford have captured the shape very well indeed, the level of detail and standard of finish are outstanding.

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

14/03/2024

Michael H.

United Kingdom

Metro

Great little car love the look of it will look really good on my layout.

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

12/03/2024

Gavin M.

United Kingdom

Bread and butter, sometimes that's all that you need.

Lovely little model that captures the real thing very well. I look forward to more versions in future - especially the van. It is nice also to see the bread and butter vehicles as well as the performance models.

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

09/03/2024

David Q.

United Kingdom

Very Detailed

Lovely model, great to add to any collection, details is excellent, just like the real thing

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

09/03/2024

andrew h.

United Kingdom

metro

wa one of my very first cars so was nice to get a model of it

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

09/03/2024

Alastair F.

United Kingdom

Leyland’s Supermini for the 80’s.

Been awaiting one of these for a long time! The model captures perfectly the spirit of this launch version of the miniMetro! Another well presented model from Oxford Diecast.

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

09/03/2024

Stuart T.

United Kingdom

A great piece. Very quick delivery when released. Overall great service

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.

05/03/2024

David K.

United Kingdom

My first car.

Delightful 1:76 scale representation of the first car I purchased in 1981 which was the same colour scheme. I will attempt to change the registration number to match. It will feature on my model railway when the layout is complete.

Oxford Diecast Austin Mini Metro Emberglow (Princess Diana) 1:76 scale.