OXFORD DIECAST THE QUEEN'S AUSTIN PRINCESS (EARLY) BLACK CAR MODEL AP001 1:43

Name: OXFORD DIECAST THE QUEEN'S AUSTIN PRINCESS (EARLY) BLACK CAR MODEL AP001 1:43
Brand: Oxford Diecast

Oxford Diecast

The superb Oxford Diecast 1/43 Austin Princess DM4 (early version 1952-1953) in black.\n\nThe model (Oxford No.AP001) measures 5\"" (125mm) in length, & is presented on a display plinth with a clear display case & outer card sleeve.\nIt is mint & boxed.\nOxford says:This is the early version, which was manufactured between 1952-1953. Many of us will associate the Austin Princess with the Royal Family, with whom it was a favourite form of transport. It is therefore no surprise to hear that the soon-to-be crowned Queen Elizabeth II had the first two off the production line, delivered to Buckingham Palace shortly after the launch at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1952. Austin had commissioned the coachbuilders Vanden Plas to design a new 7 to 8 seater limousine and the Austin A135 long wheelbase Princess limousine with elegant 6-light coachwork was the result. The launch price was \u00A32480. Over the years, it was to appear in a host of t.