the ultimate escort and ultimate driver car and machine in perfect harmony ya don't see this kind of driving these days escort of that era were 10 times better to watch than the escort today
Actually it *was* showing its age in the early 80's but still could show the all-new cars (like the Audi Quattro) a trick or two. It goes without saying that the original Escort (and the Mk2 was just a Mk1 with a new body) remained competitive for more years than any other rally car.
I really love watching Rally racing. I just wish it was more popular in the States, I would love to take part in an amateur class. It would save me quite a few tickets.
Ari would have to be the fastest rally driver ever. To beat Walter Rohrl on the Monte Carlo in 85 from an 8 minute penalty deficit takes some doing! Collin Mcrae very similar. Both had the same do or die attitude.
Ari used Brian Hart engines, the shell was Maurice Gomm, the extra wide Car was designed during the Andy Dawson tenure, ended up at Kenny Mc Kinstrys home in Banbridge Northern Ireland!
the ultimate escort and ultimate driver car and machine in perfect harmony ya don't see this kind of driving these days escort of that era were 10 times better to watch than the escort today
"if everything looks under control, you are not going fast enough"
Actually it *was* showing its age in the early 80's but still could show the all-new cars (like the Audi Quattro) a trick or two.
It goes without saying that the original Escort (and the Mk2 was just a Mk1 with a new body) remained competitive for more years than any other rally car.
Ari was a class of his own
Fastest escort ever for tarmac, He always drive limit these perfect cars. 1981 great victory 1000 lakes rally, no one handle Mk 2 like Mr. Vatanen
El único llevando el coche ah tope . Como nadie , Ari Vatanen
Super Ari in the tarmac spec mk 2 look at the size of the rear tyres looks so agressive!! Lovely
Always loved to watch Ari in he's Escort days
I really love watching Rally racing. I just wish it was more popular in the States, I would love to take part in an amateur class. It would save me quite a few tickets.
Just goes to show that even back then, Ari was faster than the irish boys who race 150k plus escorts today.
Ari Vatanen . Un dios sobre ruedas
como lo lleva vatanen al escort un auto de simple tracion trasera, un maestro
Ari Vatanen love forever !❤❤❤
Just superb! 8) Thank you.
guy was a god!
when you think Geoff Fielding ran Ari and other star drivers that guy deserves a knight hood for services to spectators and car sales the world over
There was no S1 in 1982.
That wasn't an S1
In contrast! SHUT UP and look at Ari FLYYYYYYYYYYYY
Ari would have to be the fastest rally driver ever. To beat Walter Rohrl on the Monte Carlo in 85 from an 8 minute penalty deficit takes some doing! Collin Mcrae very similar. Both had the same do or die attitude.
anyone know where i can find the full thing?
insane
And im going to buy a model of this 1/18 scale to.
I was there 😅😅😅
The shell was built by Gartrac.
onlytakinalook the engine was a Hoyle ,the box was a Samuels and MCD put it all together using boreham parts
Ari used Brian Hart engines, the shell was Maurice Gomm, the extra wide Car was designed during the Andy Dawson tenure, ended up at Kenny Mc Kinstrys home in Banbridge Northern Ireland!
..and they dont make cars like the mk2 escort anymore...
the clip cuts out Mikkola in an S1 - for pete's sake!
That wasn't an S1
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............... im pure hardcore dry tarmac mechat.. dont like tarmacadam.. not much grip.....................