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Ford Escort XR3i

Ford Escort XR3i

Years Released: 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 (Item Year pages)
Item released for 5 years.

Car: Ford Escort XR3i
Number: 9
Information: Length - 5" - 127mm.
Category: Cars

Category Details: Classic cars from all eras.
Car Category: Rally

Car Category Details: Point to point auto racing over many different terrains.
Base Colour: Blue

Colour Details: Various shades of mid blue.
All Colours: Blue, Red
Logo & Box Style:

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

Make: Ford

Logo: Ford Emblem
Logo Years: Since 1927
Make Details: Ford revolutionised car production by expanding and refining the car assembly line concept in the early 1900’s.
Make Country: United States
Model: Escort Mark III

Model Details: The third generation of the Escort was built worldwide including the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Brazil.
Model Production Years: 1980 - 1986

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Car Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	ITEM
1990	C.460	Ford Escort XR3i
1991	C.460	Ford Escort XR3i
1992	C.460	Ford Escort XR3i
1993	C.460	Ford Escort XR3i
1994	C.460	Ford Escort XR3i

All Colours (2)

COLOUR	DETAILS	IMAGE
Blue	Various shades of mid blue.
Red	Various shades of red.

Item Year Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1991	Rallying is organised to test car and driver to their limits. High speed ‘stages’ are run on private land (for public safety) over rough and mud-strewn tracks, the winner being the car over all stages combined. In between, there will be a controlled speed drive on public roads to the beginning of the next 'stage' where the process is repeated. The Scalextric cars depicted are typical of those that take part in rallying which has contributed greatly to the reliability and safety of vehicles of all types.
1992	Rally cars tend to come in all shapes and sizes. Some are sponsored by large consortiums with professional drivers, others are private entries whose sponsorship relies heavily on the drivers local business acquaintances. There are various types of rallies which are raced in all parts of the world. Some are raced over rough terrain, others on normal tarmac roads. Many of the lessons learned during these gruelling drives are later incorporated into the normal standard family saloon giving greater safety and reliability to the driving public at large. The Scalextric Rally Cars shown are typical of the cars seen competing in all ports of the world.
1993	Rallying, the term used for cars in competition with each other on and off public roads. This is how most dictionaries define rallying. It is a time when cars are put through the most gruelling of treatment and a time when only the fittest survive. Due to the inherent durability of the Scalextric Rally Cars a breakdown mid race is something that rarely happens. Given this comfort the Scalextrlc driver can fully concentrate on racing and beating the opposition to the finishing line. The Scalextric Rally car models are based on those vehicles that can be seen racing in many parts of the world. From a Ferrari to an Escort they are all hoping to be number one just like Scalextric.

Service Sheets (4)

SHEET NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
153	Ford Escort XR3i with Head & Brakelights	July 1991
153 (Back)	Ford Escort XR3i with Head & Brakelights - Back	July 1991
153A	Ford Escort XR3i with Lights	April 1992
153A (Back)	Ford Escort XR3i with Lights - Back	April 1992