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Ford Escort RS Cosworth #9 A. Vatanen Rally Acropolis 1994 IXO 1:18

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Ford Escort RS Cosworth #9 A. Vatanen Rally Acropolis 1994 IXO 1:18 18RMC108 Diecast
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IXO's 1:18 diecast Ford Escort RS Cosworth #9 reproduces Ari Vatanen's 1994 Rally Acropolis entry. A genuine WRC classic livery driven by one of rallying's most respected names, on a car famous for its distinctive rear wing.
Ford Escort RS Cosworth #9 A. Vatanen Rally Acropolis 1994 IXO 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Ford
Model Manufacturer
IXO
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
18RMC108
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About the Ford Escort RS Cosworth #9 A. Vatanen Rally Acropolis 1994 IXO 1:18

TL;DR: IXO's 1:18 diecast Ford Escort RS Cosworth #9 reproduces Ari Vatanen's entry from the 1994 Rally Acropolis. The Cosworth's oversized rear wing and boxy fenders make it instantly recognisable, and Vatanen's involvement gives this particular livery real credibility within WRC history.

Vatanen's rallying career already carried a world championship by the time he drove this Escort, and that pedigree matters to anyone assembling a serious WRC shelf.

IXO's Rally-Specific Detail on the Escort Cosworth

The Escort Cosworth's whale-tail rear wing and flared arches were built for genuine aerodynamic and cooling purposes rather than styling alone, and IXO, a specialist manufacturer known for extensive rally car diecast, reproduces those functional shapes with the panel definition rally liveries demand. The #9 Acropolis livery carries sponsor graphics positioned to match documented rally photography, and the model's diecast build opens to a stripped rally cabin, roll cage and co-driver seating included.

Vatanen and a Demanding Greek Rally

The Acropolis Rally's rough, punishing gravel stages have tested drivers and machinery for decades, and Ari Vatanen's participation there in 1994 came well after his 1981 world championship, reflecting a driver still competing at a high level years into a distinguished career. The Escort Cosworth itself represented Ford's serious commitment to top-flight rallying through the 1990s.

A Credible Addition to a WRC Classics Shelf

This Escort suits a collector building a WRC classic theme around specific drivers or events, its Acropolis provenance and Vatanen connection giving it genuine documented substance.

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