1975 - 1979 Rally Success
Recording five consecutive RAC Rally victories from 1975 - 1979 and numerous other global national rally wins the Mk2 Escort was very successful from the outset. Roger Clark, Hannu Mikkola and Bjorn Waldegaard spearheaded Ford's works team assault on the world rally championship in this period.
RAC Lombard Rally
RAC Lombard Rally
In 1979 the Escort Mk2 dominated the world championship registering five rally wins and five second places. Waldegaard was crowned world champion narrowly beating his team-mate Hannu Mikkola to the title.
Cyprus Rally Start
Cyprus Rally
Cyprus Rally Pit Stop
Cyprus Rally Night Section
Ford Escort Mk2
Ford Escort Mk2
By the end of 1979 Ford had decided to withdraw it's works team from world rallying to pursue the development of a new car, the Ford RS1700T.