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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

You know what its like, happy working away on you project then you spot something on the internet! Ooo that looks nice another Mk5b 4×4 The shell looked in a lot better condition to the white one I have started and had all the engine and running gear with it, …

Although the main reason we all trek all the way to Mull is for the rally, there are some other reasons we love it! The amazing scenery is so stunning, wherever you look there is something worthy of a picture or needs more exploring! Cows, waterfalls, telephone boxes and beaches!! …

With no rally in 2017 and 2018 everyone was itching for 2019, with a packed entry everyone was raring to go! Following a bit of a moment on the previous years Manx rally on the  Isle of Man Dave turned up with a new car and a new colour! With …

Friday night and no rally cars burbling up back Bra, No warming tyres up on the approach to the Lochs, and no anticipation of a long night on the twisty lanes on the Isle of Mull. So some more photos from past years. Where in the world can you see …

Late 2000’s and Fords still filling up the entry lists on the Tour of Mull with the last event run by the 2300 Club in 2009 before the Mull car club took over the running of the event, 2008 was another eventful year for us, this time making it through …

On to the 2000’s and we start competing, 2001 was our first year so less photos taken but more fun had! Our first outings were a mixture of quick stage time followed by spectacular crashs! The last two pictures tell one such story. 2004 Friday first leg, we where trying …