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Focusing on the sporting variants of Ford's Escort Mk2 produced between 1975 and 1980, this guide delves into models like the Sport, Mexico, RS1800, and RS2000. It offers detailed insights into their unique features, specifications, and historical significance, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts and collectors. The book highlights the evolution of these iconic vehicles, showcasing their performance and design elements that set them apart in the automotive world.

Ford's sporting Focus Mk1 RS and ST170 are fast, fun hot hatchbacks that are rapidly gaining collector's car status. But with potential for rust, neglect, abuse and accident damage, this quick-reference guide acts as an essential pocket-sized companion during the purchasing process.

All Escort variants from around the world, including the Orion, 1980 to 2000. Can any other car match the Ford Escort's credentials? Not only is it one of the world's best-selling vehicles - around one million were produced - but it also achieved that figure in a shorter time than all of its rivals.

Escorts Mk1 and Mk2 were built in huge numbers around the world, in Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. During the life of the models no less than 130 different variants were produced, ranging from the 2-door base model saloon through four-doors, vans and estates, campers and plush Ghia models.