The Fiesta was envisaged to be Ford's first truly globally produced car but was initially only available with engines smaller than 1.3-litres in Europe.  However, it had always been designed to accept the 1.6-litre pushrod 'Kent' engine for the US market as the bigger engine compensated for the power lost fitting mandatory smog equipment.  By using a European specification 1.6-litre engine with a performance cam and Weber carburettor, Ford's Dunton based 'Special Vehicle Engineering' created a characterful and fun pocket rocket.

Wolfrace Sonic alloys, sports seats and cool graphics increased the showroom appeal further making the £5,500 XR2 a bargain when launched in mid-1981.

Vital statistics:

Engine capacity: 1596cc
Power: 84bhp@5500rpm
Maximum speed: 104mph
0-60 mph: 9.4secs

The Corgi range of Vanguards die-cast models represents vehicles that shaped the lives of people living in Britain from the post-war period to the present day.

Each 1:43 scale model is presented in a branded box and comes with a limited edition certificate.

 THIS MODEL IS NEW BOXED IN MINT CONDITION.