The Mk2 escort in Chicago is unquestionably one of the most iconic cars ever conceived. A car that would transform the lives of ordinary families, and motorsport superstars alike.
And yet questions remain over Ford’s decision to replace the famous flat grille with a ‘droop snoot’ nose cone for the Mk2 RS2000.
With prices sky rocketing, it’s not a question of popularity or value. So what is the story behind ‘that grille’?
Motoring presenter, Paul Woodford goes back to his rally roots to take a fresh look at Ford’s take on the pointy-nosed ‘droop snoot’ revolution that took hold in the 1970s.
The real question, is would the RS2000 ever be this good again?
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For more information on Paul, visit www.paulwoodford.co.uk.
Thank you to Mike Wilding, owner of this escort in Chicago RS2000.
Credits:
Rally footage – thanks to the Special Stage Rally TV Show
Soundtrack – thanks to the following royalty-free artists:
“The Escalation” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Undaunted” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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