Land Rover FT6 Civil Defence, Oxford Diecast 1/76 New Release 76LRC006

Name: Land Rover FT6 Civil Defence, Oxford Diecast 1/76 New Release 76LRC006
Brand: Oxford Diecast

Oxford Diecast

Rails of Sheffield\n--Learn more about us \n--Shipping \n--Returns \n--Feedback \n--Contact Us \n--Payment Methods\nOxford Diecast 76LRC006 76LRC006 Land Rover FT6 Civil Defence\n\nDetails\nThe Land Rover FT6 conversion with forward control configuration was first introduced by Carmichaels in 1961 when its purpose was to provide a light four-wheel drive fire appliance with extended cab to accommodate five fire-fighters. Despite the modifications to fit it for the emergency services, the vehicle has retained the distinctive Land Rover radiator and headlights.\n\nThis model is as used by the Irish Civil Defence in response to the possibility of a post WWII nuclear threat following the development of the atomic bomb. The country\u2019s national civil defence organisation had been founded originally in 1950, with headquarters in Roscrea, County Tipperary.\n\nOur Land Rover FT6, registered 9656 IP, comes in an attractive vivid yellow colour scheme with bright red Civil Defenced