1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo | Awre, Gloucestershire

A 1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo, the turbocharged front-wheel-drive hot hatch that gave the mid-1980s Escort a serious performance edge. Ford built it with competition in mind, and RS Turbos won touring car class races in Britain in 1985 and 1986. Its 1.6-litre turbo engine and sporting trim made it a favourite among Ford fans. This car is finished in red with a grey interior, a plain, strong pairing that photographs cleanly. The compact hatchback body keeps it in proportion with whatever location surrounds it. Its 1980s shape suits period film and television scenes, where the hatchback profile places the decade at once. Red paint gives automotive photography a bold subject, and the competition background gives classic Ford and performance-car events a talking point. It could also serve as a groom's arrival on a wedding day. The car is based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.