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Ford Escort RS 1600 Mk1 #3 V. Preston Jr. / B. Smith Safari Rally 1973 IXO 1:18

Ford Escort RS 1600 Mk1 #3 V. Preston Jr. / B. Smith Safari Rally 1973 IXO 1:18 18RMC075B Diecast
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IXO's 1:18 diecast Ford Escort RS 1600 Mk1 recreates the #3 car driven by Vic Preston Jr. and Brian Smith at the grueling 1973 Safari Rally. A rugged-liveried entry from one of rallying's toughest events.
Ford Escort RS 1600 Mk1 #3 V. Preston Jr. / B. Smith Safari Rally 1973 IXO 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Ford
Manufacturer
IXO
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
18RMC075B
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About the Ford Escort RS 1600 Mk1 #3 V. Preston Jr. / B. Smith Safari Rally 1973 IXO 1:18

TL;DR: IXO's 1:18 diecast Ford Escort RS 1600 Mk1 replicates the #3 car of Vic Preston Jr. and Brian Smith at the 1973 Safari Rally, one of the most punishing events on the period calendar. Reinforced lighting and rally-spec bodywork are cast with detail suited to East African endurance rallying.

The Safari Rally demanded a different kind of toughness from cars and crews alike, and the liveries from that event carry visibly different equipment than European rounds.

Safari-Specific Detail in Diecast Form

East African rallying required extra ground clearance, snorkel intakes, and banks of auxiliary lighting to cope with dust, mud, and long stretches without service, and IXO's Escort replica reflects that equipment rather than a generic rally trim. The additional lamp pods across the front bumper and the reinforced skid plate detailing distinguish this from European-spec Escort liveries also cast in the same body. Preston Jr. represented Kenya's strong local presence in the Safari's history, and the #3 livery reproduction lets collectors identify the specific crew rather than a generic period paint scheme. Diecast weight and panel fit hold up well given the amount of surface detail this particular livery requires.

An Endurance-Rally Entry for the Serious Collector

The Safari Rally's reputation for brutal conditions makes any correctly detailed entry from the era a meaningful addition to a WRC classic collection, distinct from tarmac or forest-stage liveries in the same period. Displayed beside the RAC Rally Escort from the previous year, this model demonstrates how much equipment varied between events on the same championship calendar. For collectors building a season-by-season or region-by-region Escort collection, the Safari cars are essential, not interchangeable with their European counterparts.

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