1978 Ford Escort
| Owner: |
_ Prud_ (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors) |
| From: |
Newcastle, Australia (Other registries outside the U.S) |
| Year, Make, & Model: |
1978 Ford Escort (Other Ford Escorts in this club) |
| Clubs: |
SuperFord.org (Other vehicles in this club)
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| Nickname: |
The Rally Beast |
| Mileage: |
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| Engine: |
2.0 Litre Pinto, 32/36 Weber, Extractors |
| Drivetrain: |
4spd Manual |
| Notes: |
I bought this car for the princely sum of A$1000. It went like the clappers, and was easily steerable on the throttle.
I once drove from Sydney to Gosford (around 100-150 kilometres - about 60-90 miles) on the "old Pacific Highway", which is a tight winding round that goes up and down the mountain ranges. On this drive, my follish mates who were passengers at the time, bet me that I couldn't drive from Sydney to Gosford without gaining traction with the rear wheels, driving sideways on the throttle the entire way.
I did it, and it is a testament to the awesome chassis that Ford created for their rally programme that I was able to do it. I did need a new set of rear tyres when I finished though.... The rears had the steel belts hanging out of them. |
| Last Updated: |
10/29/2001 |
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