	MODEL MARINAS
	The Morris Marina has appeared in a surprising number of models, mainly from UK-based manufacturers, but it took thirty years to get a decent metal model made.
	Airfix
	The Airfix 1:32nd scale plastic kit was introduced in 1972.These kits were extremely well detailed for the time with full modelled running gear, engine and transmission and a fully detailed engine bay. The Marina TC kit used the engine from the MGB kit but it was coupled to a scale Marina gearbox. The kits were only made for a short time and then Airfix changed direction, producing some wierd and wonderful 'Custom' kits and concentrating on their Military ranges. These kits are very, very rare today and command quite high prices. An unmade kit like the one shown could cost £75+ from a dealer. It would be nice to hope Airfix could reintroduce the range of 60's and 70's cars they once had, but is is very doubtful.
	CORGI
	Corgi were very quick off the mark with their Morris Marina coupe, introducing it in 1971 in approximate 1/43rd scale. It was marred by two things; the choice of wheels (Whizzwheels) and the colours, a metallic lime green and red. Otherwise, the model wasn't too bad, being fairly accurate in length and height but slightly too 'fat'. Once again, the manufacturer changed tack immdeiately after launching this car and produced all larger scale models in the off-kilter 1/36th scale. The models were made until approx 1973 when production ceased. These are quite common models, with condition ranging from dire to immaculate and prices to match, but the upper end of the market has been stable for many years at about £35-£45 for a mint in box version of either colour. Main problems with these cars are the windows which become very fragile and at the moment are irreplaceable, but I suspect someone will do a vacuum-formed set one day. The rarest version of these cars are the pre-production Leyland Dealership version in Blaze Orange with a black interior and silver steering wheel. Only made for BL, they now command high prices; the last one seen on the internet sold for £136, unboxed!	Standard Corgi Marina 1.8 Coupe in Lime Green
	Corgi's Leyland dealership special model in Blaze Red As you can see, the interior is in black with a silver Steering wheel
	Vanguards
	There was great excitement when it was announced that Corgi Vanguards were going to produce the Morris Marina in their true-to-scale 1:43rd range and the cars in the metal replicate the original very well, apart from a couple of panel lines and a slight cock-up with the tampo printing on one of them. Prices new started at £11:99 but soon dropped to £9:99 and can be picked up for as little as £4:99 now. Modelauto have produced estate (station wagon), pick-up (ute/truck) and van (panel) versions in resin to replace the cast metal ones for about £16 a kit. Look under links for details.

	The above car is a bit of a mystery. It is Vanguards number VA6305 in Blaze Red, as is the 'Hidden Treasures' but you won't find it in any catalogues. It appears to have been a production run that was only made available through Littlewoods Index shops. The box this one came in was a different design to the usual Vanguards style, it has a different registration number but the certificate and 'Tax Disc' are as per the others.
	Kit-Built
	Morris Marina kits have mainly concentrated on the commercial side, with two main leaders, mainly Roxley Models with a 1/50th scale ITAL van and Streetscene with a 1/76th scale Mk1 Marina van. Roxley used to do ready-made vans in BT, BR and Post Office colours as well as the kits.
	Roxley Models kit for the Morris ITAL van in 1/50
	This is the Modelauto conversion kit for the Vanguards produced cars in 1/43rd scale (I've put it here so it isn't confused with Vanguard's own production)	Above is the Streetscene kit for the Mk1 van


	A new name in the market for 1/32nd scale car kits, these are resin bodyshells of both Marina coupe and saloon styles, with possibly an estate in the pipeline. the company produces other 60's and 70's cars as well.

	Plastic Toys
	Over the years, some wierd and wonderful models have appeared, but the most blatant and most common copy are these plastic Corgi copies by, allegedly, a company called 'Tomte' although a company called 'Stelco' is apparently also to blame. Less said the better!


	It must be said, though, there is another plastic Marina out there which was made by a Swedish manufacturer in very much a characterisation of the car, quite unlike these 'Tomte' ones. Sadly, I don't have a picture of one of these rare beasts (yet).