12.21.2009

VIDEO // Mk2 ESCORT ON ICE



Launched back in 1975 the Ford Escort Mk2 went on to become one of the worlds most iconic rally cars. The following video was shot on a frozen lake in Sweeden in Febuary 1979 and sees rally legends Hannu Mikkola and Bjorn Valdegard demonstrate two Group 4 versions of the classic in front of the assembled media. In what could be described as an early drifting display, Ford were keen to help establish the cars reputation following the hugely popular and sucsessfull Mk1 // [comment]

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  1. I knew drifting started before the Fast and the Furious!

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