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- Scale 1:24
FORD ESCORT RS1800 Mk.II
The U.S. Ford Escort Mk 2 was launched in
1975. It was a significant evolution compared to the Escort Mk 1 that debuted
at Brussels Motor Show in January 1968. It used the reliable mechanical
components as the Mk 1 but adopted a new design based on a squared style look
able to be in line with the aesthetic and stylistic taste of the 70s. The
product range was wide, declined in three body styles (2 doors, 4 doors and 3
doors station wagon), five type of engines and a significant variety of
settings and configurations. The Escort Mk 2 was mainly produced in the
Ford Group German plants and achieved a good commercial success. In addition to
the more classic version, it was also released the Escort Sport version
characterized by a more aggressive look and distinctive sport interiors. To
compete, successfully, in World Rally Championship, a dedicated model, the RS
1800, was introduced to complete the lineup. Successful results have been
achieved. The team Waldegård Björn - Thorszelius Hans, that got the second
place in the Wordl-famous Monte Carlo Rally in 1979, won the World Rally
Championship at the end of the year. The Motorsport team also achieved
excellent results with the other team, ranked fifth in the Monaco 1979 sport
event, formed by Mikkola Hannu and Hertz Arnee.
Type: Classic and modern
cars
Period: 1970/1980
Skill: 2
Model Dim.: 16.7 cm
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