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Capri RS2600

If you are in the market for a more unusual RS then how about this Capri RS2600 on Ebay? This RS2600 is noteworthy for several reasons, being Ford’s first fuel-injected production car and a homologation special for the highly successful RS2600 European Touring CarsThis example could very well be an …

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Mk2 Escort Huntsman Estate

One of the the many special edition Mk2 Escorts the Huntsman This car was supplied new by Phoenix of Sutton and registered on 6th January 1981. The history file is extensive with every receipt in the file, a complete mot history from new to date, a lovely handwritten book of …

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Rudyard Oval Owners Meet

The first Oval Owners club meet at Rudyard following the relaxation in Covid19 restrictions saw a great turnout with some amazing cars. With  the sun still shining and a full carpark the Local Oval owners meet at Rudyard brought out some new and exotic Fords, both road and competition cars. …

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Croft RS Owners Club Meet

For its first long run out Julian took the Mk1 to the RSOC day at Croft with the Oval Owners & South Staffs RS Owners This was its first long distance outing and I must admit I had more than a few concerns, not least with the weather forecast giving …

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Ex Hannu Mikkola Mk1 Twin Cam

GNO 415H

This is from a past auction but seeing the previous Mikkola Mk1 reminded me of it, not quite as shiny but still looking very cool. This rare and historically interesting ex-Ford Works rally car was driven in period by Hannu Mikkola at the Rally of Cyprus in October 1970 and …

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Ex Mikkola Mk1 RS1600

Mk1 RS1600

Things seem to come in pairs at the moment! so this is the for the first of two amazing Ex Hannu Mikkola Mk1 Escorts that caught our interest! It looks and probably sounds amazing! For Sale on behalf of a Private Collector is an Ex Works MK1 RS1600 VVX958L.This car …

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Mk5 Wiring Diagrams

Dropped on a nice find while picking up some NOS bits for the Mk5 4×4 build…Ford workshop wiring diagrams for all Mk5 and Mk6 Escorts!! with some added extras thrown in. Now that we are able to travel a bit more I popped up north to collect some bits purchased …

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Getting ready for Summer

With the sun trying to push the snow and frost out of the way its time to start thinking about some driving! To get ready for summer Ju dropped the car off at Dave and Scott at The FC…  for a 1000 mile service, spanner check, MOT & rolling road …

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Mk3 RS1600i

From a through and through motorsport inspired RS1600i to a cracking road going version! This Mk3 looks amazing in red and is available from East Lancashire Classics. Looking nice and standard as if straight out of  the Thomas Motors showroom! A beautiful 1983 Ford Motorsport developed Ford Escort RS1600i which …

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Datapost RS1600i

As I have been spending lockdown dreaming about the Fords I want to own, I thought I would share some of the standout cars I find on the web. For the first post in this new category is a Mk3 Datapost BTCC RS1600i, the photos look amazing, so now I …

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