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1989 Ford Escort (XR3I Cabriolet, yellow and black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Ford
Model: Escort
Variant: XR3I Cabriolet
Year: 1989
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Yellow and black
Types: Classic Convertible

This catalogue entry records a 1989 Ford Escort XR3I Cabriolet in yellow and black, a convertible, from the 1980s.

The 1989 Ford Escort XR3I Cabriolet in yellow and black is filed under Classic and Convertible, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Number plates should be checked against the story year, particularly when the shot holds on a rear view during a departure or a parked conversation. The vehicles around an eighties office need not match those in a domestic street, and treating the locations separately helps avoid a generic period backdrop. 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

Weather can change the plan for an open-top scene, making a covered alternative worth discussing before the crew commits to the outdoor setup. Entrances and exits deserve a rehearsal with the roof as it will appear on camera, so performer movement is planned around the actual arrangement. Open-air dialogue needs a sound plan that accounts for wind and the location, rather than assuming the convertible alone will make recording straightforward.

About this listing

Our Classic and Convertible categories include this 1989 Ford Escort XR3I Cabriolet in yellow and black. The Ford Escorts selection contains 34 entries. 1968 and 1998 mark the ends of this model's listed year range. Examples of other colours recorded for the model are blue and white, red, black and white. You can compare this entry with 345 Ford vehicles, then look across 379 cars from the 1980s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1989 Ford Escort in yellow and black for filming?

Start by sharing the production's dates and location, with the role you want this Ford Escort to play, and we can look into availability for you.

Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Ford Escort isn't available?

Our 34 Ford Escorts entries are one starting point; 379 cars from the 1980s offer a period-based search, and 345 Ford vehicles keep the search within the make.

Can it be driven on camera?

We do not assume the Ford Escort can perform a moving scene from its listing alone; owner approval and insurance matter, and driving, drivers and transport are confirmed separately.

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