By newtonclassics on Skatehive
Classic Legend on the Rise The Ford Escort, in both Mk1 and Mk2 guise is a cult classic across race and especially rally circles. Dominating stages back in the days before all wheel drive (introduced by Audi with their Quattro), the Escort was one of the finest everyday road cars to modify and take racing. They have remained popular over many decades - especially in the UK. For a long time this was very much a niche however, rather than being thought of as legendary machines. Decades Carved a Reputation Recollections in my childhood were of older kids telling me these were 'boy racer' cars, and they were looked upon as a low-class and low-cost hooligans car. Being they could be spotted with tails hanging out and rears smoking, they were susceptible to causing fits of outrage in middle-England. THOSE HOOLIGANS! However, those who knew back then what everyone else was missing out. They were simply brilliant to drive. Over the decades since, Escorts have seen endless use in grass roots ra