Author: Gizmo

Capri RS2600

By Gizmo

During March 1970 the RS2600 made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, albeit with a mock up fuel injection…

Escort 1300E

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Ford released the 1600E Cortina late during 1967, which was quickly followed by the Corsair 2000E and the Capri 3000E.…

Capri RS3100

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Ford Capri RS3100 Well here is how the last offering from Aveley the RS3100 was announced to the press on…

Escort RS2000

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Ford Escort RS2000 The escort RS2000 was the last car to be introduced to the AVO production range, introduced in…

Escort Mexico

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Ford Escort Mexico The Ford Escort Mexico was introduced to the world in November 1970 and was so named because…

Escort RS1600

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Ford Escort RS1600 – The Potent Mix “Ford Escort RS1600 – The Potent Mix”. This was how Ford’s advertising campaign…

Escort Twin Cam

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Escort Twin-Cam, AVO’s Ancestor The 110bhp Lotus-powered Escort Twin Cam was conceived and developed by Ford’s Boreham based competitions department…