Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This build recreates the iconic Max Power Project 2000 Escort. After my tribute build to it last year for a Diecast Heroes magazine feature, I had a bit of back and forth with current owner of the car, Jamie (@rsjamie9423). In that build, I'd used a Majorette Mark 5 Escort where this Hot Wheels Escort Rally is near identical to it, so I promised her I'd make a true replica.
The real Project 2000 is a wild build. It was provided to the UK customising and car culture magazine Max Power in the late 90s by Ford UK. The motorsport shell was plied equipment and upgrades worth the equivalent of £150,000 or $200,000 US today! While most Max Power builds of the time were crafted from fibreglass, Project 2000 had a full steel shell to almost meet Group A motorsport standards. It is a proper beast!
To replicate it, there were a few changes that needed making, some major, some minor. Those cast-in rally lamps had to go. That you could consider major. Then I had to tidy up the mess made from that, angle that rear wing a bit, give it some nearly-but-not-quite replica rims, fit a full lime green rollcage that is barely visible through the heavily tinted windows, and then of course provide it with its iconic pink paintwork.
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Parts source:
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Music by Karl Casey
@whitebataudio
Hackers
youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4Of3lID84
Track: Ardent — Pratzapp [Audio Library Release]
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Track: Flash — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
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Track: Hot Summer Party — MaikonMusic [Audio Library Release]
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Track: Lucid — Metro Vice [Audio Library Release]
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Track: Electric — KV [Audio Library Release]
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Image credit:
@rs_jamie on Instagram
Outro footage credit:
youtube.com/watch?v=m8M0LjPl6qc
#HotWheels #Diecast #Custom
This build recreates the iconic Max Power Project 2000 Escort. After my tribute build to it last year for a Diecast Heroes magazine feature, I had a bit of back and forth with current owner of the car, Jamie (@rsjamie9423). In that build, I'd used a Majorette Mark 5 Escort where this Hot Wheels Escort Rally is near identical to it, so I promised her I'd make a true replica.
The real Project 2000 is a wild build. It was provided to the UK customising and car culture magazine Max Power in the late 90s by Ford UK. The motorsport shell was plied equipment and upgrades worth the equivalent of £150,000 or $200,000 US today! While most Max Power builds of the time were crafted from fibreglass, Project 2000 had a full steel shell to almost meet Group A motorsport standards. It is a proper beast!
To replicate it, there were a few changes that needed making, some major, some minor. Those cast-in rally lamps had to go. That you could consider major. Then I had to tidy up the mess made from that, angle that rear wing a bit, give it some nearly-but-not-quite replica rims, fit a full lime green rollcage that is barely visible through the heavily tinted windows, and then of course provide it with its iconic pink paintwork.
Help support the channel via Patreon:
patreon.com/DiecastRestos
Or become a YouTube member to get access to unique perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCnejV0mBuRlTcGcnIit2_0A/join
Take a look at the DieCastRestos Instagram page here:
instagram.com/DieCastRestos
If you'd like to send me something, get in touch via email here:
jason.crouch88@gmail.com
Parts source:
c1-models.com/creative-one64
Music by Karl Casey
@whitebataudio
Hackers
youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4Of3lID84
Track: Ardent — Pratzapp [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=DU50EpGbwvc
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/ardent
Track: Flash — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=mU9vuZtXXKs
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/Flash
Track: Hot Summer Party — MaikonMusic [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=V8luMZZvFFo
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/hot-summer-party
Track: Lucid — Metro Vice [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=b2ryQCisQvg
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/lucid
Track: Electric — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=PqsFa-B6ATM
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/electric
Image credit:
@rs_jamie on Instagram
Outro footage credit:
youtube.com/watch?v=m8M0LjPl6qc
#HotWheels #Diecast #Custom
