Oxford Diecast – Sherpa Van , RAF

Popis

- sběratelský model auta Sherpa / Leyland Sherpa  1/76

- provedení: kovový model s plastovými částmi

                        Sherpa / Leyland Sherpa

Originally developed by British Leyland the model was launched in 1974 under the nameplate Leyland Van. A year later the name of the model was changed to the Leyland Sherpa. The Sherpa would then be branded as a Morris and later a Freight Rover.

The initial Sherpa line up consisted of vans in 185, 215 and 240 versions (where 185 denotes a GVW of 1.85 tons, and so on); pick ups in 215 and 240 versions; a 240 crewbus and minibus; and various chassis cab options in 220 and 250 versions. Payloads were quoted as 13/14cwt for the 185; 18/19cwt for the 215 and 220; and 22/23cwt for the 240 and 250. Loadspace, at 190 cubic feet (5.4 m³), was considerably higher than that of the J4 and only just short of the Morris 250 JU.

In 1978 the 1.7 and 2.0 litre O series engines replaced the original 1622 cc and 1798 cc B series petrol units, while the 1798 cc B series diesel stayed put. The range was redesignated accordingly: vans: 200, 230 and 250; pick ups: 230 and 250; minibus and crewbus: 250 only; chassis cab: 255 only. A few months later, the Sherpa was rebadged as a Morris. In 1981, BL created the Freight Rover division as part of the Land Rover group, so the Sherpa’s badges were changed again.

Land Rover (brand)

Product type	Automobiles
Owner	Jaguar Land Rover (since 2013)
Produced by	Jaguar Land Rover
Country	United Kingdom
Introduced	1948
Related brands	Jaguar
Markets	Worldwide
Previous owners	Rover Company (1948-1967) Leyland Motor Corporation (1967-1968) British Leyland (1968-1978) Land Rover Ltd. (1978-2012)