1987 Ford Escort (XR3I, white, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Ford
Model: Escort
Variant: XR3I
Year: 1987
Decade: 1980s
Colour: White
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1987 Ford Escort XR3I in white from the 1980s.

The 1987 Ford Escort XR3I in white is filed under Classic, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Retail exteriors contain many date clues beyond traffic, so an eighties shot should be reviewed for signage as well as the cars closest to the lens. Modern traffic can be especially noticeable in the distance of an eighties street, so the background view needs reviewing even for a simple stationary setup. Older models can remain part of an eighties neighbourhood, allowing the street to show a mixture of ages instead of a row of uniformly recent cars.

Possible roles in a production

For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph. A departure can begin at the front door, with the walk to the car providing a useful stretch of action before anyone gets inside. A classic used in a commercial can be discussed through the visual references for the shoot, without assigning it unsupported history or screen credits.

About this listing

This listing is a 1987 Ford Escort XR3I in white, filed under Classic. The Ford Escorts selection contains 34 entries. The listed years run from 1968 to 1998. You will also find blue and white, red, black and blue in the colour records for this model. To look outside this model, start with 379 cars from the 1980s or compare the 345 Ford vehicles.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1987 Ford Escort in white for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Ford Escort isn't available?

There are 34 Ford Escorts listed, while 345 Ford vehicles and 379 cars from the 1980s give you other searches to try for the same scene.

Can it be driven on camera?

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