The Targa battler: 1969 Ford Escort RS1600 Mk1
25 July, 2015
“If you’re planning on using a classic car to compete on Targa, one of Ford’s iconic Rallye Sport Escorts would have to be at the top of the list”
“If you’re planning on using a classic car to compete on Targa, one of Ford’s iconic Rallye Sport Escorts would have to be at the top of the list”
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View fullsize Paul McCarthy’s brilliant Ford Escort Zakspeed replica is the latest Kiwi creation to sign up to this year’s World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) at Sydney Motorsport Park.
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