Italeri 3650 - 1/24 Ford Escort RS1800 Mk.II Lombard RAC Rally 福特  [IT-3650S]

The Ford Escort Mk 2 premiered in 1975. It had been an important evolution compared to the Escort Mk 1 that debuted at Brussels Motor Show in January 1968. It used the dependable technical components as the Mk 1 but adopted a new design centered on a squared-style look capable maintain line because of the visual and stylistic taste of 70s. Besides the more classic version, it had been also released the Escort Sport variation characterized by a more aggressive appearance and distinctive sport interiors. To compete, effectively, in World Rally Championship, a dedicated model, the RS 1800, had been introduced to accomplish the fall into line. Effective results has been accomplished. From 1975 to 1979 the Ford Escort RS 1800 won for five consecutive years the prestigious RAC (Royal Automobile Club) Rally, the most important rally event arranged in britain and an important milestone of the World Rally Championship.