
Ford Escort RS Cosworth Group A #8 Michelin M. Wilson Lombard RAC Rally 1993 Otto 1:18

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Specifications
- Year
- 1993
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Rally Models
- Vehicle Class
- WRC Classic
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- New
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 9580010212798
About the Ford Escort RS Cosworth Group A #8 Michelin M. Wilson Lombard RAC Rally 1993 Otto 1:18
TL;DR: Otto's 1:18 resin Ford Escort RS Cosworth #8 reproduces Malcolm Wilson's Michelin-liveried 1993 Lombard RAC Rally entry, as a sealed, one-piece body casting. It represents one of Group A rallying's most recognized cars in a documented, specific event.
The Escort RS Cosworth's whale-tail spoiler and flared bodywork made it instantly recognizable on rally stages worldwide, and this specific Wilson-driven car ties the model to Britain's own home rally event.
Resin Precision on a Flared Rally Body
Cast resin holds the Escort's dramatically flared wheel arches and towering rear spoiler with sharper, more consistent lines than a diecast body with hinged panels would typically manage, a genuine benefit on a subject whose aerodynamic addenda depend on clean surfacing. With no opening panels, the entire livery, Michelin branding, car number, sponsor decals, reads as one continuous surface without a door seam breaking the graphics. The registration on this specific #8 livery is applied cleanly, tying the casting directly to Malcolm Wilson's 1993 RAC entry rather than a generic Cosworth paint scheme.
A Documented Rally Entry Worth Real Attention
Malcolm Wilson's name carries genuine standing in British rallying history, and this specific RAC Rally entry gives the livery documented context that a generic Cosworth model would lack entirely. Displayed within a WRC classic or Group A rally collection, this Escort sits among the era's most competitive machinery, a period when manufacturer rivalry in rallying was at its fiercest. The resin construction suits a subject collectors specifically seek out for its motorsport history rather than street presence. For a rally history collection built on genuine documented results, this Escort RS Cosworth is a strong, specific addition.














