This book tells the exciting story of the development of the legendary performance Ford Escort, which became one of the most successful rally cars of all time. Written in a way that readers can relate to, it covers the road-going cars, the dealership network and the dedicated Ford factory, as well as the illustrious motorsport achievements.

The author discusses the development of Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO), the design of the twin-cam engine and the production of the RS1600, Mexico and RS2000 models. He also covers the development of Ford motorsport generally and the Rallye Sport dealership network.

At a time when interest in performance Escorts from the 1970s has been never been higher and the when the cars have featured on TV programmes, this book provides all the information required for enthusiasts of 1970s classic Ford Escorts.

• There is huge interest in 1970s Ford Escorts
• Classic Ford magazine has a monthly circulation of 30,000 and 1 million likes on Facebook
• There are numerous clubs and forums dedicated to classic Fords
• The author is editor of the Ford AVO (Advanced Vehicle Operations) Owners Club