The CORGI Vanguards Ford GT Collection is a 1:43 scale, die-cast, four-car set celebrating the golden age of Ford’s GT-badged classics.

Almost every car manufacturer has applied the immortal GT label, for Grand Touring, to one of their products at some point. The letters indicate that it’s more stylish, more powerful, or in some cases, built to be homologated for motor racing.

Ford used the GT badge with great aplomb in the 1960s and 1970s, starting with the 1500cc Mk1 Cortina GT in April 1963. They cemented its importance in their ‘total performance’ era with the legendary Ferrari-baiting sports car, the GT40. This collection celebrates that spirit.

This group of GT-badged Fords brings to life a memorable period in the blue oval’s history, showcasing four superb GTs in their original evocative period colours. The die-cast Vanguards models included are:

• Ford Escort Mk1 1300GT – Aquatic Jade
• Ford Capri Mk1 2000GT XLR – Amber Gold
• Ford Cortina Mk3 2000GT – Vista Orange
• Ford Consul 3000GT – Sapphire Metallic

We’ve only made 1,000 of these limited-edition Ford GT Collections. Secure your classic Ford collectible set today!

Rover launched the Land Rover at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show. They displayed three examples: one indoors on the stand, and two outside demonstrating the new machine’s remarkable abilities. All three were pre-production prototypes; different in detail specification to what emerged when production commenced.

The vehicle modelled was one of the demonstrators, although it was then left-hand drive. After the show, it was allocated to Jack Swain’s Engine Department, converted to right-hand drive and used to test engine updates. It was retained by Rover, driven on trade plates, until 1955 when it was sold to a local buyer, Mr Smith, and given the Solihull number plate SNX 910.

Thereafter, L07 had numerous owners in the Midlands and lived in Alvechurch Worcestershire for 20 years from 1968. By 2016, it was back in Solihull, sunk up to its axles in mud, awaiting a restoration. The owner offered L07 and another Series 1 to a Land Rover specialist. A friend of his spotted some of the unique prototype features in the pictures he showed him, and it was acquired by Jaguar Land Rover Classic in 2017. They were amazed by how original the vehicle was, and displayed it at Mell Square, Solihull, as part of Land Rover’s 70th anniversary celebrations.

It was then mechanically restored by JLR Classic, who left the bodywork in its patinated state as it tells the vehicle’s incredible story.

We’ve only made 1,000 of these limited edition die-cast Land Rover Series I 80” 1:43 scale models. Secure your Vanguards model today!

The XR2 we’ve based this 1:43 scale Vanguards model on was first registered in April 1988 and was retained by Ford Marketing for guests to drive at Fiesta-related events. It covered high mileage during this time but remained in excellent condition thanks to Ford’s meticulous care.

Ford announced the comprehensively updated Fiesta Mk2 in August 1983, although the XR2 did not appear until 1984. It was worth the wait, as it used the more advanced 1.6-litre overhead cam ‘CVH’ engine, first seen in the Escort XR3. It also had a larger body-kit, rear spoiler, bigger brakes, a rear anti-roll bar, a five-speed gearbox and those now iconic ‘Pepperpot’ alloy wheels. 

Once it was no longer relevant to the company’s current range, it was given to Ford’s Heritage Collection. As an example of the archetypal 1980s hot hatch, in one of the era’s most popular colours, it has been regularly requested by the media and has appeared in Auto Express, Autocar and many other publications. 

In June 2013, it was featured in the studio filming for episode one of series 20 of the BBC’s Top Gear programme, parked alongside two period rivals: a Peugeot 205GTI and a Renault 5 GT Turbo.

It was loaned to the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, for display between February 2024 and May 2025, and remains in immaculate condition despite having covered almost 100,000 miles.

We’ve only made 1,500 of these limited-edition die-cast Ford Fiesta Mk2 models. Secure your classic hot-hatch model today!

This 1995 small turbo Cosworth 1:43 scale Vanguards model represents a Lux, meaning it was built with a passenger airbag, an electric sunroof, and a stereo with a separate CD player below. A leather interior was a very commonly specified option on Escort Cosworths, especially Lux models, but this car has a ‘Red Hexagon’ velour interior, which is now rare and sought after by enthusiasts.

The current owner, Cheshire-based AIan Bull, is a Senior Quality Engineer at Ford’s Halewood Transmissions Plant and has worked there since starting an apprenticeship in August 1990. Alan is the car’s fourth owner and bought it from dealers, Junction 28, in September 2014, after a long search for the right example.

Alan, an RSOC member for over 30 years, wanted an unmodified example and was attracted to this car, which had then covered a documented 33,000 miles, because of its originality.

The third owner, South Wales-based Ciro Ciano, had kept it for 16 years, looked after it well, and only reluctantly sold it to allow him to buy his dream car. Alan and his sons, Thomas and Michael, who both work at the same Ford plant, have rebuilt the suspension using original parts and carried out various other jobs to keep the car mechanically perfect. They have resisted the temptation to modify it or turn it into a concours car and instead they enjoy using it as it is, covering over 6,000 enjoyable miles.

We’ve only made 1,200 of these limited-edition die-cast Ford Escort RS Cosworth models. Secure your classic fast-Ford model car today!

The small turbo Escort Cosworth Lux this 1:43 Vanguards model represents, was produced at the Karmann factory, Germany, in early 1996. Only 200 were made in this fetching shade; the first 189 of which were produced in 1995, so this is one of the last 11 made after the Christmas break.

It was ordered as a dealer demonstrator by Dagenham Motors Limited, Wintersells Road, West Byfleet, Surrey, who specified a black leather interior and registered it for the road on 20th February 1996. They serviced it on 14th January 1997, just before selling it, at which point it had covered 505 miles, so they were obviously very selective about who they allowed to test drive it.

The car was serviced again in September 1997 after 9,000 miles, then sold to a new owner in August 1998. In 2010 the car was bought by its fourth owner, who kept it for 12 years and lightly modified it.

The current owner, Buckinghamshire-based enthusiast and RSOC member Grant Newell, bought the car from Hendy Performance in June 2022 when it had still only covered 43,000 miles. He had the underside dry ice-blasted, and the engine rebuilt and modified to produce 360bhp by Cambridgeshire-based Cosworth expert Harvey Gibbs. He also installed 6-pot AP Racing brakes with 362mm front discs.

This much-admired, still low-mileage car won Best Classic on the Oval Owners Facebook Group Stand at the 2023 RSOC National Day.

We’ve only made 1,200 of these limited-edition die-cast Ford Escort RS Cosworth models. Secure your classic fast-Ford die-cast model today!

This Ford Cortina 2.3-litre V6 Ghia Auto 1:43 scale Vanguards model represents a car purchased new by Langcrest Construction, London, SW6, in May 1982. 

It remained registered as a company car until May 1990 when ownership was transferred to the private individual who had looked after it, Thadious Winston Bubb.He kept it until early 2006, a clear sign of his fondness for the car. The ninth and current keeper, Berkshire-based Stewart Liming, acquired the car from an owner on the Orkney Islands, Scotland, in March 2024. 

He bought it unseen because it was so far away, instead closely studying service history documents, videos and photographs provided by the seller.Stewart employed a transport company to bring the car south and was relieved when the driver greeted him by saying he’d not seen a Cortina as good for many years. 

All the owners have kept a detailed service history, showing that the recorded 36,000 miles is genuine, and its overall condition shows how well it has always been looked after.The car had been dry-stored prior to his purchase so Stewart has thoroughly recommissioned it and fitted original Ford specification S Pack Suspension to improve its handling, without ruining its period charm. 

He is a Cortina Mk4 and Mk5 enthusiast, having owned eight as a young man in the late 80s and early 90s, so is enjoying reliving his youth in this rare survivor.

We’ve only made 1,400 of these limited-edition Ford Cortina Mk5 die-cast models. Secure your classic car collectible today!

This 1:43 Vanguards Ford Capri model is a replica of one built at Ford’s Cologne Plant in West Germany in January 1977. It was first registered on 2nd March 1977 as a dealer demonstrator by Ford main dealer, Cowies, Stoke, Staffordshire.

Cowies sold it to Kathleen Emery in July 1977 for £4,449, although she also part-exchanged her yellow 1974 Capri, which had covered 14,630 miles. Emery loved this car, which was a wedding present, and retained it until July 1995. It was then advertised in Classic and Sports Car magazine’s classifieds with an advert that said, ‘probably the finest original car of its type in existence, one lady owner from new, 26,000 miles, FSH, a beautiful original car in pristine condition’.

It was purchased by Yorkshire-based Capri enthusiast Andrew Richardson, who was so impressed with the car that he decided to meticulously detail it to concours condition. He rebuilt the suspension, replicating the factory’s spring-rate paint markings in the process, then had the wheels refurbished and fitted with new period-correct Pirelli CN36 tyres. He also had a small amount of paintwork done to eradicate some stone chips on the front and behind the rear wheel arches.

He kept a meticulous record of every job in a file and retained the car until May 2023. The resultant, perfect, as-new, 28,000-mile car was offered for sale by KGF Classic Cars and purchased in June 2024 by Greater Manchester-based Lee Davidson, a passionate Ford collector, who cherishes it.

We’ve only made 1,600 of these limited-edition die-cast Ford Capri Mk2 models. Secure your concours Capri model today!