The World's Most Famous MkII Escort

[@andrewdobbie6526]

Could watch these old escorts all day so much more entertaining than the modern rally.

[@Ecosse57]

100% agree.

[@mrz5705]

I had the ultimate experience of my life at the age of 16 as I sat next to Jimmy (and the late Pentti) in 1978 as they tested their Chevettes on a hot sunny day near Esgair Dafydd. One of those days where you kept pinching yourself. Now in 2022 aged 60 I live alone just trying to keep warm like millions of others.

[@bluestorm3895]

Well Mr Z,that is awesome and you are right to be proud mate !

[@whatrallymatters]

Awesome car, Michele Mouton what a legend, 1981 when the Ford Escort MK2 ruled the world.

[@jeffskillman6161]

Probably not the most famous Escort in the world but the title achieved its objective - I watched it and it was very good. Vatenan's Rothmans Escort or Clark's Cossack Escort are probably better known just to mention 2.

[@AntonyClayton-eq1ul]

Could add Hannu Mikkola's Eatons Yale Escort to that list as well.

[@inishfree34riviera15]

100% or the MCD Vatanen said was the fastest

[@georgec2126]

Superb! I saw a sticker on a Mk 2 once, which said: 'Liable to go sideways at any time'. 😄

[@padmundo]

Ari Vatanan is an absolute gent of a man. Had the honour of meeting him a few years back. Willing to talk to any fans and an incredible sense of humour to boot.

[@gothicpagan.666]

Surely the most famous/legendary escorts would be the Rothmans sponsored or the black MCD accident at every other corner versions.

[@grahamfrench7003]

There is not much to beat a BD series engine on full throttle in the forest - Superb.

[@mrdunns3338]

Well, at the end of November, you can do that when the Roger Albert Clark Rally runs again, loads of stages in Wales, Dumfries and Galloway and Kielder. Not just the Escorts, but loads of other great stuff, unseeded entry list to be published on-line this Sunday, 19th March.

[@soendjastimurkantitjipto408]

Ford MK 2, the legendary Rally car that never dies... Anyone who drives, must have above average abilities....

[@fanaticjay3825]

Ford Escort is almost the start of legendary rally drivers cars. Michelle Moutoun, Hannu Mikkola, Ari Vataten to name a few

[@sugarnads]

Michelle mouton started rallying in an ex works Renault Alpine A110s. I dont think she EVER drove an escort when she at her peak.

[@mrdunns3338]

How about doing an article on the most famous Mk1 Escort RHD LVX 942J or the LHD LVX 941J ? They were so well used, a bit like Grandad's old hammer, or Trigger's broom from OFAH. LAR 800P may be a close contender for the most famous Mk 2?

[@oliveringram3056]

POO 504 R.......

[@chapel976]

Love to see Jimmy still out and about. And with a broken rib to boot! Legend.

[@leensteed7861]

Love the old escorts. Got quite a bit of loving done in them too lol!

[@joe5boost]

Frank Kelly wants his video title back

[@danielosborne8785]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@firsttitlegaming3156]

Love the old escorts got so much character

[@HappyDayGarage]

Nice video and absolute legend of a car! Definitely one of dream cars of mine 🥲

[@fernandes5986]

Most iconic rally car ever.

[@PaulieMac77]

Wow i never really new how many famous bums had been behind the wheel of that Escort. Hopefully you'll be back for next years Rally Otago Dirtfish?

[@Stickleback]

This is a great video! full of legendary rally drivers

[@maxbremond]

Michelle mouton grande professionnelle le tope de cet annees adorrable 😢championne inoubliables souvenirs tu et dans le coeurs des français ❤❤❤❤

[@twincamGT]

Jimmy never seen him in a escort before himself and ari both legends two of the best 👏 wat car was this is it actually a x works car or a just a historic spec driven by famous 80s drivers

[@trevorwhitham6742]

I think the classic mini is adorable you can put it in your pocket and take it home with you

[@Syxty9yN]

Legendary car. Am still trying to get my hands on one.

[@robertmiller2173]

Such a great city Dunedin; its fantastic! It has the best University in Australasia, Magnificent buildings and history!

[@sugarnads]

Hate to break it to you but Sydney University is in Sydney. Not Dunedin.

[@TimSmith-yd9kw]

STW 201R or POO 504R definitely more well known than this one

[@enzoagustins4532]

Hola desde Montevideo Uruguay 🇺🇾💘 qué placer ver estos coches impecable 💝💖👍

[@stevesloan6775]

Awesome video! I would of like to hear about the specs of the car… engines hp etc.

[@michaeledwards427]

Shame that the video or some of the comments haven't mentioned Roger Clark and the cossack escort mk2.

[@EleanorPeterson]

Truisms: 1). No smoke without fire. 2). No Escort without sideways.

[@Vadelma7654-pn5os]

I LIKED IT.. MOSTLY FINNISH DRIVERS TIMO MAKINEN, MIKKOLA. VATANEN AND AIRIKKALA.. AND EWEN GUYS NAMED KYOSTI HAMALAINEN AND ANTERO LAINE INCLOUDING LASSE LAMPI

[@shbmotorsportsproductions9781]

Now it's Fanga Dan Woodhouse,s turn this weekend at 2022 Winmax Rally Otago

[@MrKips1]

No other escort sounds as good as the 1800 BDA with the proper, manual box. None!

[@m-arky66]

EUW 939V & STW 201R

[@johnpap675]

Wait there are 2 Markko Martins?

[@andyw8533]

He liked it so much the first time, that we had him back a second time when Colin Clark came to watch. Markko won the Otago Classic on his second attempt

[@roymass1300]

What year ESCORT.ARE THESE.IM NEW HERE.

[@jimspeed1388]

Mk2 was made from 1975 to 1980.

[@phillipusmalan8841]

What engine was in the mk2? Definitely not a 1600 kent

[@aswclassicsdorset1743]

The RS1800, which had a naturally aspirated 1,833 cc (1.8 L; 111.9 cu in) Cosworth BDE DOHC 4 valves per cylinder with a 32/36 DGAV Weber carburetor inline-four engine, producing 117 PS (86 kW; 115 bhp) at 6000 rpm and 171 N⋅m (126 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3750 rpm.

[@juhaninurminen8979]

​​@@aswclassicsdorset1743 Over 220 hp have that motorversion ! 2000 cc have maybe 250 hp with injection versions !! 2 x 2 Weber 45mm carburettor 1800 cc and 2000 cc 48 mm Weber 2 x 2 !! They are race cars !😂!

[@aswclassicsdorset1743]

@@juhaninurminen8979 I was taking in standard form as left the factory not in tuned form

[@juhaninurminen8979]

@@aswclassicsdorset1743 OK,,here in Finland it has not been standard with this engine,only in racing !! New information,,thanks to You 😉!

[@aswclassicsdorset1743]

@@juhaninurminen8979 Did my 5 year mechanics apprenticeship with a Ford main dealer 1970 to 75 when Escorts, Cortina's, Capri's etc were being built loved working on them

[@cezelipatrick]

Hardly the most famous Escort as a few others have mentioned. Obviously a lot of great drivers have sat in it which is cool but I’ll be honest this is my first time seeing this car 😬. I think Frank’s car would be most well known at this point but, again, the Rothmans cars would be better known.

[@doric_historic]

When in doubt, get the Escort out...

[@colinmunro7337]

Simion Mckinnleys White Mk 2?

[@markthibault8579]

If that car could only talk, eh? Now, wouldn't it be nice to have a modern-day equivalent available? Toyota and Subaru, would you mind creating a 4dr sedan/saloon/wagon/hatch on the GR86/BRZ platform? That would be awesome.

[@Vadelma7654-pn5os]

TIMO MAKINEN. ROGER CLARK. ARI VATANEN. HANNU MIKKOLA. MALCOLM WILSON. BJORN WALDEGARD.

[@aussietruckphotosandmodels8510]

Good video but.....I think you'll find Frank and Lauren Kelly have The World's Most Famous rally MK 11 Escort " Baby Blue"...

[@petermc2183]

Great car but Frank's car doesn't run a Ford engine so isn't a classic legend

[@aussietruckphotosandmodels8510]

@@petermc2183 The title says ' The world's most famous MK ll Escort... It doesn't mention anything about it requiring a Ford Engine And if you're going to split hairs it was never a Ford factory option to have Racetec seats, roll cage, Salisbury diff etc etc Nor would the average person have been able to get a BDA RS version from the local dealer

[@sugarnads]

Sorry but aris rothmans escort is waaay more famous than some bloke called kelleys'

[@philco7044]

FEV 1H , POO 504R , POO 505R , FEV 1T .

[@TheRebelOne.]

IB 780....Never heard of it until now, nuff said!

[@MrAdam8484]

It's a made up plate, meaning Ian and Brent. Not an ex works car.

[@TheRebelOne.]

@@MrAdam8484 Good to know, thanks!

[@kylerobertson3606]

Pretty Poor that you completely overlook former WRC champion Didier Auriol 2014 Rally Otago. Come on Guys!

[@MrKips1]

The Mk2 Escort was all done in WRC when he started rallying.

[@grasub1]

Black beauty at her best. What a machine. I. Was there when she was born. Lovely.

[@oliveringram3056]

Sorry to disagree, but my "Most famous Escort" has to belong to Steve Bannister. used to drive hundreds of miles to see that going through the Yorkshire forests.

[@98Blackbess]

I wouldn't say this particular car is the "The World's Most Famous MkII Escort". Maybe in 'DirtFish's' personal opinion but certainly not everyone's. I think Frank kelly's MkII Escort is more famous, but, that is only my personal opinion.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Franks is the best known modern Escort. But remember it is only a few years old. Not 50! Here in Oz there is a couple of very well known Escorts, both the Colin Bond cars.

[@juhaninurminen8979]

Is Escort 1981 MM Ari Vatanen master year's best known car ?😊?

[@adrianwilliams3521]

top man ari

[@hansmatthia32]

Never seen baby blue in action

[@petermc2183]

It's super fast but it runs a post classic modern "Millington" engine not the BDA/BDD ford

[@maxbremond]

Un amours de coccinelle. Bisous souvenirs tous le mondes pours tois❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😮

[@testicat8462]

Michele mouton is 100% best driver of all time what a beast

[@farisabdulla9417]

Bjorn warlgaard missing here

[@peteryokahui]

im back again guys for 2 days, i got barred for 2 days on facebook

[@bigtoepapa]

Smiles.....For Miles.......

[@chazsach6594]

Spoilt by the drivelling background music.

[@Chunkychucky]

Clicked for a video of Colin McRae’s Mk 2 Escort, saw instead an Escort I’ve never even seen before…. Some fame this car must have!

[@sugarnads]

And why would colin mcraes escort be more famous than vatanens rothmans escort the black one he drove?

[@Vadelma7654-pn5os]

I LIKED IT.....

[@richarddutchholland4780]

POO 504R

[@markmclean4897]

You’ve gotta luv a Brenda

[@gorsmy]

DKP191 T is the best known mk2 escort

[@johngorton5468]

I don't remember Michelle Mouton driving an Escort.....on which event?

[@blairwalton4456]

The International classic rally of Otago in NZ

[@richardonyoni8015]

She also drove a Mk1 Ford Escort during the 2003 East African Safari Rally.

[@donbrashsux]

Great seeing her drive anything

[@stonefly514]

Any Sutton prepared cars....!

[@Moggy471]

A widowmaker.

[@jean-pauladam6803]

Would have been much better without that stupid music...

[@jamesmccleary8146]

the cossack escourt

[@therealknapster]

Deffo a Private Built none works Rothman's sponsored is the most famous STW registered and none of these

[@paulnutter1713]

never heard of it..... black beauty.... poo...... monte escorts..... all more famous

[@ВолодимирГоловаченко]

...so much...

[@棚からぼた餅-u4g]

Japanresaleescort🎉

[@MidnightFumes]

By far the not the most famous Mk2 Escort. You Americans need to stay away from Rally history.

[@jimmac9557]

would love to have watched this...but cannot do with that whiney, arm waving jock...spoils a good video every time