Siku 1048 Ford Escord GL

The Siku 1048 Ford Escort is a scale model produced by the German manufacturer Siku in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The model is based on the Ford Escort Mk3, which was introduced in 1980 as the successor to the Escort Mk2.

The third-generation Escort was a revolutionary car for Ford; for the first time, the Escort featured front-wheel drive, a modern and efficient technology that was rapidly gaining popularity at the time. The model was a huge success in Europe and became one of the best-selling cars of the 1980s. Sportier versions, such as the XR3, also contributed to the Escort's iconic character.

The Siku 1048 Ford Escort was a recognizable model for many children in the 1980s, often resembling the car they saw on the street or at their neighbors' houses. Today, it is a beloved collector's item that perfectly captures the atmosphere of that period. in the scale 1/55.