Corgi teams up with the Hamster with new wheels

Mr Hammond has a classic car restoration business, its name is The Smallest Cog and Corgi have teamed up with the Ex Top Gear presenter to bring us this 1:43 replica of the Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 in Midnight Blue. This was the first car restored by The Smallest Cog and now serves as the business’ flagship show car.

The fully restored RS2000 is set to be displayed at The Wonderworks in Margate later in 2024 and Corgi have been the sponsor of The Smallest Cog race team for the 2024 season with their logo featured on the team’s MGB GT as they competed .

“Collaborating with Corgi has been a fantastic experience for us at The Smallest Cog,” said Richard Hammond. “Corgi’s commitment to accuracy and detail has truly complemented our restoration efforts. Seeing our first major project, the Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000, represented as a die-cast model is a great way to share our work and passion for classic cars with enthusiasts. We’re excited about the upcoming display and are grateful for the support from Corgi in bringing this piece of automotive history to life in a new way.”

David Mather, head of Marketing at Corgi, added: “This partnership is a celebration of British motoring culture, craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of classic cars. We’re honoured to contribute to the restoration of the RS2000 and to bring its story to collectors around the world.”

The Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 model is now available to pre-order

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