Ford didn’t launch the Escort in North America until 1980, and it arrived in its most bland form. However, in Europe, the Ford Escort went into production in 1967 and became a legit working-class hero. The Mk1 Ford Escort was an affordable family car for most, but its rear-wheel-drive layout lent itself well to sporting endeavors in two-door form, and it became one of the most successful rally cars of all time.
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