About this model
The Majorette Série 200 Range Rover, cataloged under Reference #246, remains one of the most recognizable emergency diecast castings from the golden “Made in France” era of the late 1970s and 1980s. Built in 1:60 scale with Majorette’s classic diecast body, metal base, working spring suspension, and roof-mounted extension ladder, this vintage Land Rover Range Rover was a staple of the French brand’s catalog, appearing both individually and paired with a water trailer in the Série 300 lineup.
Beyond minor paint shades, wheel designs, and decal adjustments, dedicated collectors distinguish three primary structural casting variations of this fire rescue unit:
The first and most iconic release features an open-bed rear configuration equipped with molded seating and a full crew of blue plastic firefighter figures, including the cab driver. This early tooling also includes fine front quarter-light details on the side glazing, representing the classic vent windows or wind deflectors of the first-generation Range Rover.
The second variation retains the exact same open-body casting and window tooling as the original, complete with the rear passenger cutouts and front deflectors, but was factory-released without the blue plastic crew figures. This transition marked a common cost-reduction step in Majorette’s assembly line during high-volume production cycles.
The third variation represents a complete tooling revision. Here, the rear section of the vehicle is fully enclosed with a solid diecast body rather than an open crew bay. Alongside the sealed rear, Majorette retooled the glazing—smoothing out the front vent deflectors—and frequently switched the interior molding from the original lighter plastic to black.
Tracking these three tooling stages provides valuable insight into Majorette’s manufacturing history during its most prolific French production period, making the #246 Range Rover a compelling focus for vintage diecast collectors.
