Ford Escort MK1 Rally Car

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The Ford Escort was an incredibly successful rally car in its day, this particular car is the LVX 945J and its history is quite the yarn. I love reading about the ins and outs of a cars history from conception to the current day, if you do too hit the link here to learn more about the sideways car pictured above.

Ben Branch

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Published by Ben Branch - January 11th 2012

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