VA12514 Ford Fiesta Mk1 1300 Supersport, Diamond White

This exceptional CORGI Vanguards 1:43 scale diecast model captures the iconic Ford Fiesta Mk1 1300 Supersport in stunning Diamond White, perfect for passionate collectors of classic British performance cars. 

Ready to display straight from the box, this detailed replica commemorates one of the most celebrated Supersports in existence, the famous example restored by the Salvage Hunters Classic Cars TV programme. 

With premium diecast construction and historically accurate details, this model represents a pivotal moment in Ford's hot hatch heritage.

Key Features

• Ready to display, no assembly required
• Authentic Diamond White finish with period-correct details
• Premium 1:43 scale diecast construction
• Commemorates the famous Salvage Hunters Classic Cars restoration
• Detailed exterior capturing the limited edition Supersport specification

History

When Ford unveiled the Fiesta Supersport in July 1980, they created something special. Based on the 1300S and limited to just 3,000 examples produced at Ford's Valencia facility in Spain, this sporting variant proved so popular that it paved the way for the legendary XR2 that followed in 1981. The Supersport's runaway success confirmed there was genuine appetite for a performance-focused Fiesta.

This particular car has become a celebrity in the Fiesta community. Registered in the West Midlands in August 1981, it passed through several enthusiast owners before being acquired by the Salvage Hunters Classic Cars TV programme in 2019. 

Presenters Paul Cowland and Drew Pritchard discovered extensive corrosion during their inspection, leading to a complete bodyshell rebuild and meticulous restoration of every component. The result was a 'better than new' example that emerged in July 2020.

Yorkshire enthusiast Rob Hand purchased the restored Supersport, drawn by memories of owning two examples in his youth through his stepfather Mike Blagden, a director at Sheffield Ford dealers T. C. Harrison. 

After winning car show awards and enjoying spirited drives, storage constraints led to the car finding its current home with Lincolnshire-based fast Ford collector Bryn Ilsley in early 2023. 

Today, it's widely regarded as one of the finest surviving Supersports, a fitting tribute to Ford's early hot hatch heritage.