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The Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Mk5 RAC (76FT003) is a highly detailed 1:76 scale model that captures one of the most recognisable modern service vans used on UK roads. Finished in the contemporary RAC orange and white livery, this model represents the upgraded Ford Transit facelift introduced in the mid-2000s, widely used for roadside assistance and fleet operations across the United Kingdom.

Crafted with precision diecast metal and plastic components, this model replicates the practical design and working character of the real vehicle, including accurate RAC branding, emergency service markings and realistic body detailing. It is an ideal addition to any collection of modern British commercial vehicles, emergency service fleets or roadside assistance liveries.

This Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Mk5 RAC model is perfect for collectors of modern British service vehicles, capturing an iconic workhorse of UK roadside assistance in detailed miniature form.

Features

• Authentic RAC high-visibility orange and white livery
• Ford Transit Mk5 facelift design with accurate 2006 specification details
• 1:76 scale finely detailed diecast model construction
• Realistic emergency service markings and branding
• Highly detailed body, grille and lightbar detailing
• Free rolling wheels for realistic display positioning
• Official Oxford Diecast model with precise UK fleet accuracy
• Ideal for collectors of British emergency and commercial vehicles

Historical Background

The Ford Transit Mk5, introduced in 2006, was a major facelift of the fourth-generation Transit and marked an important step in the evolution of Ford’s legendary light commercial vehicle. It featured a refreshed exterior design with a more aerodynamic front end, improved safety systems including Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), and updated Duratorq TDCi diesel engines that offered better performance and efficiency. The Mk5 continued the Transit’s reputation for durability, versatility and strong fleet reliability, making it a cornerstone of commercial transport across Europe.

The RAC (Royal Automobile Club) has operated a long-standing fleet of breakdown assistance vehicles across the UK, and the Ford Transit became a key platform for its roadside service operations. The Mk5 Transit in RAC livery reflects the organisation’s modern high-visibility branding introduced in the late 2000s, featuring bold orange and white colours designed for maximum road safety recognition. These vehicles became a familiar sight on British motorways and urban roads, supporting millions of motorists with breakdown and recovery services.