This is a rare Limited Edition Minichamps model of a 1983 Ford Escort Mk3 1.6i Convertible in eye catching Azure Blue Metallic which really became THE signature colour of this model, (called Gemini Blue on this model -- maybe its German name), and with triplecoat white plastic wheel trims, the cloverleaf alloy wheels were an optional extra on the Continent you see. The detail is exquisite even down to the red and white sports coachline.  The quality is such that this is an Official Ford licensed product.

The model has never been displayed outside of its presentation box and has never been played with, as such the model itself is in absolutely as new condition.  The black cardboard box has a ripped section, the missing section is all complete, as shown but I have not sellotaped it together, the buyer can see to this.  However, genuinely the model is absolutely perfect and as new, as is the plinth and the clear presentation box.

I have been selling interesting performance and prestige cars from the 1980s and 1990s for the past twenty years,  I am not a no- mates-Norman model collector who squirrels model cars away never to be seen by anyone and in reality drives a Kia Picanto, rather in most cases I have actually owned and driven the real cars, and it is nice to have a high quality model as a keepsake.  Furthermore Corgi models actually used my father's own Luxor Beige BMW 325i to make one of their models.   I have actually been lucky enough to own not one but TWO C-reg 1985 Escort 1.6i Cabriolets, both in this head-turning Azure Blue which was exclusive to the soft-tops and never made available on the Mk3 XR3i hatchback.

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