Humble Beginnings to Legendary StatusA lot of the automotive icons we appreciate today started out as humble models part of a big lineup. Ford’s Escort was primarily developed and built as a standard family car, replacing the aging Anglia model. Introduced in the late ’60s, the Escort Mk1 quickly became something more than a dependable day-to-day car.Its status comes from a very successful stint as a rally car. It was lauded for being simple but strong, along with Rear Wheel Drive and a modern suspension design for the time. It was a favorite because it handled gravel roads well and was easy to repair on the fly.
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Author: Pablo Salapantan
