Sierra 4x4 Rally Corte Ingles 1991 SW Weathered
Details:
1:32 Scale slot car from FLY Car Model of the Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 as based on the prototype that competed in the 1991 Rally Corte Ingles on Gran Canaria. This is the AR version, which is detailed in a dirty, weathered condition.
This model is fitted with a powerful motor and excellent running characteristics, due to its Four-Wheel-Drive system replicating the real car. It is compatible with most analogue track systems including Scalextric.
Features:
- Highly detailed 1:32 Scale Model (Dirty)
- Powerful motor rated at 18k rpm
- Four-Wheel-Drive in-line chassis design
- Fitted Magnet
- Copper Braids
- Rubber Tyres
- Clear Plastic Display Box
- Based on the prototype seen at Rally Corte Ingles in 1991
Historical Background
The 1991 Rally El Corte Inglés was one of Spain’s most prestigious asphalt rallies, held in the Canary Islands and known for its smooth but highly technical mountain roads, fast elevation changes, and unpredictable weather conditions. As a key event in the Spanish national rally championship, it regularly attracted top European teams and strong Group A competition during the early 1990s.
A standout machine of the era was the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, a turbocharged Group A rally icon widely used across European asphalt and mixed-surface events. By 1991, evolved Sierra Cosworth variants, including four-wheel-drive specifications, were still competitive in national and regional championships, particularly in events requiring stability, traction, and sustained high-speed performance.
Powered by the legendary turbocharged 2.0-litre YB engine, the Sierra Cosworth combined strong mid-range torque with aerodynamic stability and a robust racing chassis. On the fast, flowing roads of the Canary Islands, the car’s balance and power delivery allowed skilled drivers to remain highly competitive against newer-generation rally machinery emerging in Group A competition.
For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the 1991 Rally El Corte Inglés Ford Sierra Cosworth is a classic example of early 1990s rally engineering. Its aggressive wide-arch bodywork, distinctive rear wing, and authentic rally liveries make it an ideal subject for detailed slot car models, perfectly capturing the excitement of historic Spanish asphalt rally stages on home circuits.
