People love Brazilians and getting a Brazilian, but this breathless bunch couldn’t pull a Rio Carnival float over black ice. Around the world, the necessity of capacity taxes as a means of reducing emissions has created some very interesting vehicles. The Latin American nation penalised car makers for having capacities […]
Ford Escort
For Sale: Original 1977 Ford Escort RS2000 X-Pack
A very rare 1977 Ford Escort RS2000 X-Pack will go up for auction in the UK next weekend, at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration show. For classic rally fans, this is about as good as it gets. What makes this car even more special is the fact that […]
Top 10 best rally videos of all time
Rally has to be one of the most entertaining forms of motorsport there is. The level of concentration needed mixed with the death-defying, on-the-limit nature makes it so very special. We’ve handpicked, in no particular order, our top 10 best rally videos that will entertain your socks off. Don’t forget […]
For Sale: 1980 Ford Escort Mk2 with 2L Zetec twin-cam conversion
If you love classic rally cars (and who doesn’t), an opportunity has come up to buy yourself a 1980 Ford Mk2 Escort featuring a modern 2.0-litre Zetec engine conversion. This is an epic build and one that would be an absolute joy to drive on any spirited road or dirt […]
Nissan Skyline tuning shop burns down, 7 cars destroyed
A Nissan Skyline tuning shop in the UK called RB Motorsport has burnt down, frying a number of custom GT-Rs and Skylines. RB Motorsport sent out a message on its Facebook page saying that it isn’t sure of the full extent of the damage, but says 99 per cent of […]
2014 International Classic Rally of Otago – NZ’s biggest retro rally
The International Classic Rally of Otago has turned into the biggest classic event in the Southern Hemisphere, with spectacular displays of driving in some of the most legendary cars
Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 sounds awesome
If you don’t like the sound of old-school race cars, you need your ears checked. This Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 hillclimb racer sports an eight-valve 2.0-litre that screams awesomeness. The six-speed Elite Racing Transmission sequential gearbox also looks like a treat to use.
For Sale: 1972 Ford Escort RS1800 tested by Colin McRae
A very special and rare rally classic will go up for auction in the UK in February. It’s a 1972 Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 Group 4 car that was raced by Jimmy McRae – Colin McRae’s father – in the 2006 Roger Albert Clark Rally. The car was also tested […]