mbdesignart Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Can any one help identifying thie attached black and orange logo? Seen on Escort Mk1's in the 1970 World Cup Rally. A clearer reference would be very helpful, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeffyElJefe Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Seems that Jimmy Greaves rode in that car...couldn't make out the name, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Quite a few images of the car online and not a single one of them with a legible logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 The main logo appears to be something like "Solstices" The last word of the bottom line of text is almost certainly "choice" You might have already found these: There is a diecast of the car with the logo https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10756386 The logo is also in a decal set https://www.scalemates.com/kits/rt-models-155-ford-escort-twin-cam-fev-1h--1173055 A couple of fairly large pics here https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/world-cup-rally As @galaxyg said, none are particularly legible /P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 It looks like 'Services' to me, but can't make out the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 It's a long shot, but could it be the roll cage manufacturer Safety Devices? I know they a sponsored Ford in the past and their colours are black and orange - good luck in your research - Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Here's a larger version of the photo. It looks like "Services" and the last word on the bottom looks like "Choice." Trofeu Models made a 1/43 model of that car and it has the logo in question on it. Perhaps you could contact them through their Facebook page and ask if they can identify it for you? Facebook link I think this is their web site with an email link: Trofeu Models HTH. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I agree that the top word is "Services" but I am not sure what the word below "Services" is. I think that the bottom three words are "Ford Team's Choice". Here is another large photo from a different angle - https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/english-soccer-team-jimmy-greaves-with-models-jane-montague-and-jenny-picture-id1178757117?s=2048x2048 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Yep, definitely Ford Team's Choice. Good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the replies. No image I have come across, including many of the above, has had enough clarity to make out the text. I agree with most about the best guesses. A search for historic logos for Safetey Devices, along with other motorsport related companies, came up with nothing either. The best image prize goes to Dave, I'm hoping I can catch the printer before the presses roll. Edited April 1, 2022 by mbdesignart text edit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 @mbdesignart It's not Safety Devices. Their sponsor stickers look like this: best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, cmatthewbacon said: @mbdesignart It's not Safety Devices. Their sponsor stickers look like this: best, M. Thanks, I'd already discounted that one. If anyone does come up with the definitive logo they will have to get their tipex and crayons out 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Had a look through book "The Works Escorts". Top word is definitely Services. There is a decal sheet for this car; Bit difficult to make out the details, but purchasing the sheet may solve a lot of problems. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I had a look at that sheet.... I don't think the mysterious decal is on it. The sticker is clearly visible in one of the side on shots of Mikkola's car....except 2/3 of it is torn off best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 I have now resolved the issue. Thanks for the responses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Well, come on then, let us all know!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Black Knight said: Well, come on then, let us all know!! Absolutely, we want the truth We can handle it /p 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 On 01/04/2022 at 11:50, cmatthewbacon said: @mbdesignart It's not Safety Devices. Their sponsor stickers look like this: best, M. I did say it was a long shot 😆😅🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) I have posted an update of my Escort build with the additional sponsor decals applied. Link Edited April 29, 2022 by mbdesignart link attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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