1990 Ford Escort XR3i | Crawley, West Sussex

A 1990 Ford Escort XR3i, the fuel-injected hot hatch that gave the everyday Escort a sporting edge in the 1980s. It has a 1.6-litre engine driving the front wheels, uprated suspension and sporting trim, and it competed with the Golf GTI and Peugeot 205 GTi during the hot-hatch boom. This car is blue with a grey interior, a cool, understated pairing that sits well against brick, concrete and period streetscapes. Its compact hatchback shape leaves room in shot for the location around it, and it seats five. A recognisable performance Ford suits 1980s-set film and TV, music videos, advertising and photography, and the sporting trim gives fashion, editorial and event work a period reference. It also makes a characterful choice for a wedding or personal hire. The car is based in Crawley, West Sussex.