BRAND NEW MST mk2 review - the ultimate Ford Escort? Exclusive first drive

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When are classic Escorts not classic? When they are brand new! This is the MST Mk2, a completely new car with no Ford badges on it, built from the ground up in Wales. Jonny Smith gets the world exclusive first drive of this MST mk2 tarmac rally spec development car, equipped with 2.5-litre Duratec engine on throttle bodies, and reviews it around the spiritual home of the rwd rally Escort.
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The Late Brake Show was invited to visit the MST HQ of Motorsport Tools - www.motorsport-tools.com/ - which has been selling Escort and rally parts for over 10 years. Jonny saw the bare 'Escort' mk1 and mk2 bodyshells being constructed, poke around the MST mk1 that is nearly completed (complete with 270bhp BDG engine) and enjoy a rare day of perfect sunshine in the North Wales mountain roads.
Head to mst-cars.com/models/ for the full technical specs, but here is a run down of the MST Mk2:
From £69,000 (ex VAT) Touring spec
From £79,000 Fast Road / Track spec (as tested)
From £89,000 Group-4 rally car
From £98,000 Ultimate rally spec
Bodyshells:
from £14,950 (ex VAT)
Made using Magnum steel panels (Rochdale, UK)
Type 49 with added strengthening.
Optional 'tarmac rally' alloy arches (as tested)
Optional weld-in roll cage
Optional turreted rear suspension (as tested)
Engines:
200bhp 2.5-litre Ford Duratec (as tested)
All alloy, Life Racing ECU, ATR billet throttle bodies, h/duty clutch, Simpson stainless exhaust, alloy radiator
Optional 250bhp 2.0-litre BDG
Optional 350bhp 2.5-litre Millington Diamond
Gearboxes:
5-speed Ford Type 9
6-speed Mazda MX-5 (as tested)
Optional sequential (paddle or floor shift)
Suspension:
Adjustable 2.25" Bilstein dampers (as tested)
Optional WRC Ohlins or Rieger dampers
Axle:
Leaf spring stock rear with anti-tramp bars
Optional 6-link Atlas motorsport axle (as tested)
Optional Gripper Motorsport LSD
Steering:
Electric power steering
High ratio 2.4 turn rack
Brakes:
AP Racing 4-pot front disc
AP Racing 2-pot rear disc
Girling master cylinder
Optional Hydraulic handbrake (as tested)
Optional J Hook WRC spec
Fuel system:
12 gallon centrally mounted alloy race tank
twin fuel pumps (optional)
Wheels & tyres:
Genuine Minilite 13, 15 or 17-inch
Kumho Ecsta V70A
Standard Mk2 Escort dimensions (1975-80)
Length - 3975mm / 13ft 0.5"
Width - 1696mm / 5ft 6.8"
Height - 1409mm / 4ft 7.5"
Wheelbase - 2400mm / 7ft 10.5"
MST Cars Ltd. / Motorsport Tools UK Ltd. Is not authorised or otherwise affiliated with Ford Motor Company.
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Filmed by: Nick Poole
Edited by: Mark Hankins - @Inksharkman - InkShark Studio
Thumbnail by: Matt Tarrant Design matttarrantdesign.com
Thanks to the following:
Tamiya UK for lending the new Tamiya MF01X Ford Escort MK.II Rally (MF-01X) radio controlled model. This is available to order from many model outlets now.
www.tamiyausa.com/shop/110-m-...
The ‘Nant Gwrtheyrn Welsh Language Centre’, for permission to use their private road: nantgwrtheyrn.org/
Phlip Vaughan Films for the drone footage
www.philvfilms.com/
Adrian Flux Insurance for covering Jonny fully comp on the MST mk2 at short notice.
www.adrianflux.co.uk
Russell Lord of Lord of London
lordoflondon.com/
/ russelllordsford
/ russell.lord
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Jonny Smith aka CarPervert
Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98
Website: www.carpervert.com
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Twitter: / carpervert
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#mk2escort #brandnewescort #mstmk2

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@XxRAND0MxG4M3RzZ 3 жыл бұрын

As a mk2 escort owner, who better to watch a video of the new mst mk2 than Jonny, perfection 👌

@Ramit16 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful stuff, So many memories of the 70s and 80s hooning Mk1s around.

@richarddutchholland4780 3 жыл бұрын

Just turned 51 this year and it takes me back to the mid 80s, we were basically kids around 17, some with full and some with provisional licences. We spend countless evenings building Escorts in numerous cold and damp garages around our little South Wales valley ready for a weekend blast. Friday evening would come and a handful of us in a couple of Escorts would hit the road and head to the Brecon Beacons around half an hours drive away. It was a different time back then, the road were empty and going less than a ton was fast enough. After a couple of hours we would head for Swansea and cruise the Kingsway to watch the older girls leaving the nightclubs in the early hours, then a blast home back over the mountains to get home before sunrise..... Do I miss those simple times? You bet I do.... Memories are a fabulous thing.

@isthatujeebus 3 жыл бұрын

Bliss. We've all been there.

@oddities-whatnot 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic post Sir

@richarddutchholland4780 3 жыл бұрын

@@oddities-whatnot thank you. I’m going to edit this better on the weekend.

@greggrimer1428 3 жыл бұрын

You need a Mark 1 time machine.

@richarddutchholland4780 3 жыл бұрын

@Cubey thank you 🙏🏽

@Rhowhat 3 жыл бұрын

It's incredible that you can get a TV level of production for something without the widespread appeal required for shows like fifth gear. Massive kudos to you for what you've done with the channel in such a short space of time.

@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment, it means a lot. We have strived to make TV quality content on a very small budget, with freelance individuals. The support from viewers and Patreon subscribers has been vital. Onwards and hopefully upwards!

@ashlogan2049 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow agreed, great presentation Jonny, really entertaining and passionate. And this car, what a perfect inspiration for my datsun 1200 restomod! Awesome!

@jemand4656 9 ай бұрын

Living near Detroit, it would have likely been years before learning about MST! I appreciate the channel!

@anthonybrennan9031 3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone just thought I’d drop in there that I worked on and painted the mk 1 rs mentioned in this clip, was cool to be part of.

@sidneygriffiths5737 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure i believe you! Begging for work lol

@FuManchu5ltr 3 жыл бұрын

Wanna see something cool? A mk1 found in the West Australian outback. Amazing kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKtjqZZz05O7nXk.html

@gordonsimpson3235 3 жыл бұрын

As you say Jonny, you can have enormous fun at sane speeds...."it doesn't have to be all about doing 130 mph" Another serious point is that this is a car which actually fits UK lanes, making the drive less stressful.

@thefirstbushman 3 жыл бұрын

well said

@phuzz00 3 жыл бұрын

Driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slowly. Although I reckon this thing is quite rapid...

@lylecrawford2794 3 жыл бұрын

I always think of the Fawlty Towers episode "Waldorf Salad" where the American tourist is complaining about having to take some back street called the M5, and Basil replied "Well, I'm sorry if it wasn't wide enough for you. A lot of the English cars have steering wheels."

@patrickrose1221 3 жыл бұрын

Boy , do they fit round these lanes lol : )

@bighands69 2 жыл бұрын

@@phuzz00 I would not say it is a slow car. Ford Escorts MK1 and MK3 were light weight cars as well so it makes them fun to drive.

@ind3lble300 3 жыл бұрын

These types of projects are the most exciting development in the automotive enthusiast world right now. We've collectively realized that enthusiast ICE cars really are past their production peak, and some historic platforms were, for all practical purposes, close to perfect. Now they're being resurrected and made immortal. Almost brings a tear to the eye.

@MrLundefaret 3 жыл бұрын

The ICE car will be like the modern horse. Something for sport and enjoyment, but not for basic transport :)

@stendecstretcher4983 3 жыл бұрын

I agree well said.

@davidf2281 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully put.

@Zero_Ninety 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLundefaret Except that the government will make sure you can't drive it anywhere.

@liamholcroft7212 3 жыл бұрын

@@Zero_Ninety the government can try and do what they want, but if people kick off they'll have to change their minds.

@mark2too 3 жыл бұрын

There’s been a lot of negativity against these cars. Purists claiming they’re not original blah blah. Who cares?? You get in that, you get out with a smile on your face and that’s what it’s all about, superb!

@GadgetMart 3 жыл бұрын

Just snobbery with the purists

@asmo1313 3 жыл бұрын

I have a old mini, totally rebuitl as a racing monster. purist hate me, cuz not original blah blah. I dont care. its my car, and I paid for it, not the purist.

@markscully2342 3 жыл бұрын

always been a fan of the escorts particularly the mk 2. I used to make up part of my income repairing and reselling them. these new shells will be much better than the original ones most of the original shells had the rear axel at least 1/2 an inch offset to one side because ford's tolerances were so slack!

@longlowdog 3 жыл бұрын

Who cares, the look on the modern Focus aRSe owners face when you stick with him would be priceless.

@GadgetMart 3 жыл бұрын

@@longlowdog my mate had a focus RS MK2 he ox’s it at 6 years old for £2000 less than he paid Now that’s motoring value

@kamidphish 3 жыл бұрын

I learned to drive in a mk2 L and the tail-end of the era when every kid wanted an RS2000 as their first car. I didn't realise until now that what I really want is a road-going rally-spec new mk2. Thanks, Jonny.

@66meikou 2 жыл бұрын

Nowt wrong with a sorted rs2000 ecpecially if you could afford a bda lump. Me, I just had it bored to 2.1/twin 40's and had nitrous to piss people off.

@1969alw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonny - it's great to be able to watch and enjoy your content. What a welcome difference to the magazine shows we have today and have had on TV for years. Just perfect.

@drucowan643 3 жыл бұрын

This is your best video yet.

@KenanTurkiye 3 жыл бұрын

....and this is a great idea, especially when cars are turning into automatic washing machines with electric power and self driving thingy, wheres the rumble and tumble?! This is a good idea, many old classics should be ''built-new'' retromodded, I would buy one and have one imported here to my country if I could just to support the company doing this....ok ok I'll have some innocent fun driving it too. ;)

@ivankuljismusic8895 3 жыл бұрын

_Yep!, And l'm sure there's more BEST VIDEOS in you Jonny!_

@brandsthatcreatelitter1648 3 жыл бұрын

I agree🤣❤️

@MST_Cars 3 жыл бұрын

We also agree

@MST_Cars 3 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Kay much obliged. Shouldn't be too long before we've got the MK1 prototype to play around with. We're hoping that if we can promise Jonny some weather warmer than than it was when he filmed this (approx. temp when he was here was somewhere between "Arctic" and "my ex's heart") that he'll come and take it through it's paces

@d.c.Jones70 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who’s first car was a mk1 escort 1300 sport I actually can’t think of anything better to spend £70,000 on

@frenchenstein 3 жыл бұрын

Abso-fucking-lutely

@frenchenstein 3 жыл бұрын

What’s not to like lol

@hughmarcus1 3 жыл бұрын

My 1st was an 1100. The dealer had a 1300 sport, but my dad ( who was subsidising it) wouldn’t wear it. He was right. 3 months later I’d pranged it rather badly. Correctly, he said I’d have to save up to get it fixed, so it was back on the bus to work. That old baby took some abuse though. Near where I grew up there’s lots of roads like those Jonny was on there. When it snowed I’d spend hours going sideways round every bend. Brilliant episode Jonny, as always. One of the best channels on KZfaq 👍👍👍👍👍

@GadgetMart 3 жыл бұрын

@@frenchenstein the price

@theboi6358 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g82Xo8uatbexkp8.html

@TamTran-vw7zm 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. As someone who lived and rallyed through the 70s, albeit in the US, I revel in the recreation of cars still unaffordable. Thank you.

@eddstarr2185 3 жыл бұрын

I remember back in 1962 my favorite teacher asking what the world would be like when I was grown up. Never had a clue I would be able to meet people around the world and share their interests and passions. Jonny, first you show me a car, then you remind me why life is cool. Wonderful to be on this journey with you because these are the days worth living for.

@Ian-Hall 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my red Mk2, Pinto, Compomotives, bib spoiler, Boot spoiler, sports seats. Drifting wasn't even a word back then. We all loved a wet roundabout. Happy days.

@RS20O0 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed that, hanging on every single second. Well done, and well done MST for having the balls to get the job done!

@hieronymus..bosch8532 3 жыл бұрын

I love how U,K car people aren't like the u,s & where i live . There are hardly ever brand arguments in the comments . But if i go on a video for mustangs ,chevy guys will make ignorant prick comments. I don't see that in U K car videos or when im in the U,K.

@RS20O0 3 жыл бұрын

@@hieronymus..bosch8532 A well sorted car is a well sorted car, doesn't matter to us what brand built it originally.

@Beatbox99 3 жыл бұрын

Just heavenly. Wonderful stuff Jonny. I now want this car even more than a Litchfield GR.

@TheNeilo-Audiosound 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome just Awesome.And I want both the MK1 and MK2 only because I had both models as a teen with a MK1 Mexico and later an RS2000 which led to a few Capri 2.8 injections!! Those were the days and these cars are Simply Classics.Kudos to the Builder for doing what he’s doing🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@TheImprobableIronman 3 жыл бұрын

As an Essex Boy - This has made my evening. So many fond memories of these cars and so nice to see how these classic shapes endure. Also - nice to see you getting a cheeky bit of sideways action in some of these shots.....or was that just my rose-tinted glasses?!?!

@MrOvershoot 3 жыл бұрын

Don't need to be an Essex Boy to have fond memories of Escorts, no not those sort of escorts ;) 1st car was a 1300XL in Copper Bronze

@rodsantos9325 3 жыл бұрын

No other car tugs at my heart like a MK1 does. Absolutely nothing else.

@peterdudgon3830 3 жыл бұрын

class cars

@dafily1697 3 жыл бұрын

I agree man, I agree hundred times... A Mexico is my pure happiness

@nickya8265 3 жыл бұрын

Same here for me, why wasn't the mk1 featured! I am so upset just seeing glimpses of the mk 1, Would have loved to see more of the mk 1

@bighands69 2 жыл бұрын

The MK1 looks better than the MK2.

@mikesilkebrilliantstuff.2997 2 жыл бұрын

Same as me man. My first three cars were mark ones .two 1100s and 1 1300 xl.

@seane_beane 3 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories. You’ve a great job Jonny.That’s made my day...

@garycat 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm not Ari Vatanen" he says, shading his eyes from the sun just like Ari Vatanen in Climb Dance

@jamescampling2413 3 жыл бұрын

Think it was the GR yaris video he quoted climb dance too

@timc5969 3 жыл бұрын

Should have crashed it while saying “I’m not Malcolm Wilson”.

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

@@timc5969 HA HA HA!

@vyrnmn 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I was hoping I'd be the first to comment this! haha

@mroctarine 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely sold and I'm not even a Escort fan. Fabulous production as always and a great advert for Wales once we can go on holiday!

@ninoellison7793 3 жыл бұрын

Just brilliant in every aspect. The perfect argument and sales pitch for bringing back analog. Loved it!

@31276965lmm 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful I’m an Irish ☘️ Boy living in Swizerland and this just bought back the memories. Great video, every second person had a Mark 1 or 2 escort…. Or a Corolla … Learnt to drive in a orange one with a vinyl roof. Ooh the memories!! I’ll be back to see the video on that Mark 1 when it’s completed.

@stevoc123 3 жыл бұрын

When I did radio crew I used to love the sound of the Volvos echoing around the valleys. Nice 5 cylinder getting hammered.

@eSysmanSuperYachts 3 жыл бұрын

This almost felt like a bit from 5th Gear. Well done Johny and your camera guy/s.

@IanWoolcock 3 жыл бұрын

Channels like yours are what makes KZfaq and modern media amazing. This would never be possible on broadcast but I sat glued to all of this. Thanks 😊👍

@jdxtube68 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work Johnny. Thanks for bringing back memories when I was a kid....

@johnprince5931 3 жыл бұрын

Watching people do what they love doing is so easy.

@Digitall3 3 жыл бұрын

Both Jonny and MST in this instance.

@dagnut 3 жыл бұрын

@@Digitall3 yeah man ..isnt it fucked up that no-one on TV realised they could do no compromise car content and we would watch it. I bet they'd sell their grannies for this type of content now and regular viewers.

@phasetwentyeight 3 жыл бұрын

Late Brake gang smashing it at the moment. Well done.

@Stiffs666 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, I used to own a mk2 escort rs2000 25 years ago, was my fav car I ever owned, wish I still had it. I want 1 of these mst escorts

@Beatbox99 3 жыл бұрын

I had to come back and watch this again. Love everything about everything.

@DTFilmProductions 3 жыл бұрын

This is epic both the subject and the presentation

@HLife719 3 жыл бұрын

I second that!

@abuhamza1970 3 жыл бұрын

If you watch carefully, at 11:00 you can see a grown man having a full-on crisis. We’re with you all the way Johnny and literally feel your pain. Well done MST for being brave and identifying a massive demand-gap in the market. I bet if everyone watching this had £70k in their back pocket, every one of them would place an order. Thanks again

@Kit_Bear 3 жыл бұрын

Damn right!

@rajakhan354 2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@prashanthp5448 3 жыл бұрын

Your passion for cars and driving is truly refreshing. There is an element of sincerity and humility to how you talk about these wonderful new old iconic beasts.

@prashanthp5448 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_71 I’m not from Wales but I’m assuming this was probably filmed before the lockdown?

@minshum 3 жыл бұрын

@@prashanthp5448 No, he was wearing a face covering at times 😷

@mosthated863 2 жыл бұрын

I have owned 4 mk2 escorts in my time and to this day they are the most beautiful brittish cars introduced into the rest of the world. I wouldn't hesitate to own another. Such great well balanced and easy to work on. I will always love the escorts but price's have stopped me from doing so. It's also good to see UK keeping the unique shape and unvailing the "New" escort because that is what people like me want to see. Ford escort forever ❤👌

@ShaunRoberts1 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video, takes me back so many years, I used to run a 2.1 litre bda in mk 2 on the road, so much power and so much noise and fun, loved it

@neildaniel8232 3 жыл бұрын

Never been a fan of an Escort (I'm more of a Mini person myself) but if I won a big amount of money my second car purchase would be one of these, kitted out for long drives and used regularly. So much more interesting and desirable than pretty much any new car I can think of. More of this please, cars with character are getting rarer.

@russcattell955i 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Neil, I used to own a Chevette HSR road car. I'd have plenty of fun with an MST mk2.

@nearlyretired7005 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a BMW M2 for half the price of this! I wanted rear wheel drive. 356bhp...six speed manual rear wheel drive, lsd. Great fun,like a Ford Escort...can be steered with the throttle. I've owned many escorts including a mk1 twin cam! I don't really like bm's but it's very good in the wet.Very few rwd cars on the market.,for a 59 year old an like me!

@bludragonproject9677 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely piece! I live in the States, and in '78, when making a visit to the local bank, in the lobby, I found what was to become my first new car and forever love, a Ford Fiesta, and my 21st birthday present. It was very much styled, and handled like your Escort! With a 2ltr, 4cyl, 5spd it was a little rocket sled, and I loved the way it handled! It also had the 13" wheels, and literally turned on a dime, with little to no tip, just hugging the road down straight-aways and corners alike! Always wanted to replace it, and after watching your video on the mk2, I think I'm in love again! I just hope I can bring it here to Washington. I'll catch you on Instagram. Kudos man! Thanks!

@minshum 3 жыл бұрын

I actually couldn’t get off the toilet once I saw this. Had to watch from beginning to end - and even rewind some parts! I can now finally wipe my bum with a big smile on my face and fuzzy feeling in my heart 😍

@hieronymus..bosch8532 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching it while expelling a chev

@Sennaxm71 3 жыл бұрын

TMI lol

@tomsmith9208 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto.... I finished pooing 15 mins ago but I’m still gonna n the throne 😁

@barrythemoth 3 жыл бұрын

This channel and Harry's garage are the best motoring channels on KZfaq.

@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks v much

@andrewgardner9615 3 жыл бұрын

Plus Project Binky of course.

@PhilbyFavourites 3 жыл бұрын

Simply put, proper journalistic expertise 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@bugattieb110ss 3 жыл бұрын

I've been pestering Harry to test one of these but unfortunately, he's coming across more and more as a badge snob these days. I mean, £3+ million for Gordon Murray's T50, when Gordon actually drives a similar spec'd mk1 Escort built by RetroPower. Sorry, I call that blatant hypocrisy.

@heartblit 3 жыл бұрын

wait ai need to make screen ....epic comment..

@DavidMoore-lz4bh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny, owned a 1980 Mk2 Escort Harrier in my late teens. Now 50 years old and 30 cars later it’s only that car and my MK1 Golf GTI I regret selling.

@GadgetMart 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, both great drivers cars. The rawness is missing from modern cars.

@dewipeach 3 жыл бұрын

The Harrier was a Ford Limlted Edition rebrand name Manufactures did, to spread the sales market in what was the 1600 Sport. The Linnet was the 1300 Sport.. as a shell/running gear if not elsewise. I too had a 79 - T 1600 Sport, (Peppermist Green) did need the RS Spoiler to hold the backend from stepping out !! Otherwise stock, on Michelin ZX's it would go as it was breed anywhere.. all more. The Howl of induction of even the single Twin Choke Weber... the sound you where going fast. Today EFI and Coil packs.. you need the rev counter that it's running. As for Electric.. hands up.. who has not as yet been almost rundown.. and I'm not deaf, they should make a noise, their on you so fast and silently.. ok before I'm off topic. Only failings in all the years of joy, the common worn top distributor bush which led to not starting on cold cracking, only if very cold, low battery amps or high speed misfire with excessive play. And rusted rear archs/boot wells.. Yet as a car it's that passion that has me here today.. yes I too regret in parting with it, as for Classic Sport prices 12-13K+..

@andrewqueensmith5204 3 жыл бұрын

Restomods are the way forward - None of the hassles of welding, perished parts, rusty sills, etc... I want a "classic" to drive, not just to say I have one! - Kudos to those that have classics and do drive them!! Great stuff Jonny!!

@davidsmisc1351 Жыл бұрын

Just a full shell available makes complete cars so rotten that welding doesn’t make sense viable again.

@davewarren1336 3 жыл бұрын

“Analogue cars..”. Love it. Wish I still had my MKII like the gold one at the start of the video🥺

@jordanabraham1290 3 жыл бұрын

Almost at the second that I wondered what Russell Lord thought about this business, you played his message! I am so glad he chimed in! Very cool video of a very cool reimagining!

@v811gfg 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful, if I had the money I would have a Mk 1 on my driveway, It was my first car and still dream about it. Thanks Johnny.

@hoonaticbloggs5402 3 жыл бұрын

It wouldn’t be on your drive very long 😟 they need to be hidden

@v811gfg 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoonaticbloggs5402 yea your right back when I had one they weren't worth much.

@anthony208 2 жыл бұрын

My first car in 1983 was a mark 2, genuine barn find, it had collapsed onto the car, recon engine installed by me and dad, great memories. Cracking film quality👍

@RexApplegate 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Reminds me of taking my BRZ up highway 1, where indeed like you said, on weekends classics come out to play. I will always wish we had these here..

@porkster5924 3 жыл бұрын

I Googled old escorts and found something totally different 😂 Absolutely brill vid and what a car. Love the whole set up of the business and some owners are going to have some special cars indeed.

@scottlampe70 3 жыл бұрын

I loved that little bit of drifting on those roads. Looked so good. Reminded me of me and my mates in hooning around the gold coast hinterland in the late 80's in escorts, geminis and datsuns.

@jimmyblues59m76 3 жыл бұрын

Love these old hot hatches from the 1980s. Drove a 1987 Honda CRXSI for 12 years and really enjoyed its performance, simplicity and frugality. A simpler time than today for sure! ☺

@Paulco67 2 жыл бұрын

This was a superb presentation and I really enjoyed witnessing your utter joy in driving that beautiful masterpiece.

@shoddy2464 3 жыл бұрын

i love how you mentioned Ari Vatanen whilst doing the 'climb dance' shield your eyes from the sun thing! so cool!

@stamfordhatter5612 3 жыл бұрын

This says a lot! It says how fundamental dull modern cars are. Designed to bore us in to buying another after 18 months. Whereas that escort, well, it’s alive and everyone on this channel will want one . Brilliant idea, and no doubt we shall see others....

@CodewortSchinken 3 жыл бұрын

Well, when the Escort was new it was a fundamental dull car aswell and due to rust they didn't last much longer than 18 months either. It's just that the driving experience in this leightweight 70s/80s tinboxes is so much different and more fun than modern cars that they become more desireble than they were new.

@RPKGameVids 3 жыл бұрын

You're putting your opinion across as though its fact.

@C345OFR 3 жыл бұрын

And - dare I say - they might stand a better chance of maintaining it, too?!

@jel5034 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me happy. Just found your channel, subbed, look forward (and back archives) to more.

@Ro32da72 3 жыл бұрын

Jonny Smith; you are a lucky lucky boy. And we're lucky that you got to share this epic car with us. Superb car and another broadcast quality episode. You did look close to tears at a few points, and it's easy to understand why.

@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Ade. Glad you enjoyed it.

@patrickcurley8951 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a dream come true a Mk1 and Mk2 brand new,love your show who needs Top Gear

@seancain7305 3 жыл бұрын

Nip over the boarder to Shropshire & do a feature on Millington now Jonny :-)

@Farlig69 3 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@rhannay39 3 жыл бұрын

You might want to ask the boarder how she feels about it.

@Thurmatron 3 жыл бұрын

This is phenomenal news! Got to love people who are passionate about keeping history alive. Great stuff guys 👍🏼👍🏼

@flyingpanhandle 3 жыл бұрын

That part of Wales is one of my favourite places on the planet. Around Pwllheli its just stunning. Haven't been into Wales since 2019 due to lockdown, miss the place loads even though I can see the North Wales coastline from my towns beach.

@slaggybuttonit 3 жыл бұрын

We saw those sneaky drifts in the aerial shots...

@cze33e 3 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely wonderful creation by MST. Makes me want to retire to Wales, spec my perfect MK1 and spend my time driving those roads. This is one your best videos Johnny.

@synthsam 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh i wasn't expecting such clean job, that's brilliant .If anyone wants do the same with Sierra's, im in .

@2sik_UK 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah tbh I'd rather have a Sierra if I had the money

@mbgarner 3 жыл бұрын

Yea boy, also, for me anyway, a Mk4 cortina would be wicked!

@dansmith7558 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I had a mk1 RS2000 when I was 18 (1986). I bought it and did it up, and stupidly I sold it in 1988!!....the biggest mistake of my life! Great video and I wish MST all the success with this. 👍🏻

@AnthonySimmonds84 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! The only currently in production cars that I'm genuinely excited to see. If I had the money I'd order one today!

@-DC- 3 жыл бұрын

They are going to need a bigger factory 😍

@baronvonteuchter1412 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully!

@MrUnder30seconds 3 жыл бұрын

Not when u realise they cost 80k

@jamesegan702 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrUnder30seconds Not too much more than if you were to build a genuine MK2 to the same spec

@nitrosavy 3 жыл бұрын

Owned 3 mk1 escorts in my youth, bloody loved them, building up hot motors and racing them with my mates at the Saturday night illegal drags are fantastic memory’s I will never forget.

@Dave-in-France 3 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous video subject - 'new' Mark I & and Mark II Escorts - now there's a fun-filled car for the weekend !!

@honestreviewer8076 3 жыл бұрын

I just want one! Thank you Johnny, this just went to the top of my Bucket list.

@frenchenstein 3 жыл бұрын

This is possibly my favourite video ever. If my Mk1 gets stolen, or written off or whatever, I’ll re-shell it with one of MST’s finest Mk1shells.❤️

@s3bastianc 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic show! Now I am definitely wanting to get one! !! Thanks for this show and links

@scotti_wan_kenobi 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that takes me back to the early days of my driving life. A few of my mates had mkI and mkII Escorts in various stages of tune. They were so much fun. Wish I could afford one of these, mkI with bubble arches and a cage with a rorty four pot under the bonnet. Who needs a supercar!!

@paulsheward 3 жыл бұрын

This is just ace! What a concept... Great vid as always. Loved the Vatanen “Climb Dance” reference 😉

@davejenvey3598 3 жыл бұрын

The first copy of something we actually want. Goodstuff.

@frenchenstein 3 жыл бұрын

Brucey bonus: it’s not Chinese 👍🏽

@RussellBaker 3 жыл бұрын

Almost feel like crying, this has really brought home how much I enjoyed my Mk2 '78 RS2000 back in the 80's

@adrianpierce3047 3 жыл бұрын

i had a diamond white RS2000 T reg ... i lived in bristol but when i drove it in wales, i know what johny means, strangers would ask to buy it ?

@michaelbeadel4447 3 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see your interest and joy. You have seen that you have tapped into the core of down to earth car enthusiasts by your viewing numbers. I have no interest in cars that I could never afford and would probably be embarrassed to be seen driving. Thanks

@paddymuppy 3 жыл бұрын

That Mk1 is just stunning 😍

@AdyWalter 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have one of each when I win the Euro millions on Tuesday

@James-oo1yq 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry pal...my name is on that ticket, but I promise I'll buy you one 😁👍🏼

@longlegs31 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 180 mil. 😊

@thechanneldave 3 жыл бұрын

If any lottery winners are handing out mk2 escorts , then , hello 👋 😄

@AdyWalter 3 жыл бұрын

@@thechanneldave haha

@James-oo1yq 3 жыл бұрын

@@thechanneldave That'll be me! I just need to sort out the 'winning' part first 🤔

@mikiplavin1424 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! MST actually gives an opportunity to actually enjoy driving an icon without cringing and worrying constantly - well done and thank you!

@FREEDOOOOM 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, Jonny! Been watching a couple of episodes and had to sub. Awesome stuff! Keep it up, brother!

@farmerlamb2372 3 жыл бұрын

Growing up in rural west Wales, every other farm had a rally car, most were Escorts!

@akaDavidWebb 3 жыл бұрын

At 65k, it’s better value and far more interesting than anything currently available from main dealers.

@akjl01 3 жыл бұрын

Stumbled across this as you do.. Brilliant! Thank you..👌

@lynsmith1096 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see someone keeping the legend of the MK1 and MK2 Escort alive. Just subscribed.

@Trevor_J_Neville 3 жыл бұрын

Never has the thought of my wife’s life insurance entered into my mind until now after watching this 🤔🤣🤣

@MrSir747 3 жыл бұрын

Hol up

@insanebilly 3 жыл бұрын

Upgrade her Insurance and go for a Millington.

@DobroPlayer12 3 жыл бұрын

You could always rent her out

@boabm6522 3 жыл бұрын

Same 👍

@hieronymus..bosch8532 3 жыл бұрын

Accidents happen 😉

@Zerofightervi 3 жыл бұрын

Who knew what the Volvo S60 was for before Johnny mentioned it? I did 😁.

@ShannonSouthAfrica 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking donor engine

@MrUnder30seconds 3 жыл бұрын

Thats bcoz u r a wheel nut

@chrisoatley9104 3 жыл бұрын

saw them many of times screaming through the welsh forests used as 00 cars in rally gb, lovely sound from the 5 cylinder to

@Zerofightervi 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisoatley9104 My Brother recently bought one, 43k on the clock but it's a 2.4 5 cylinder diesel. Still sounds really nice to my ears.

@bentullett6068 3 жыл бұрын

I did see it on its last day of use as car 00 for the WRC in Wales before they replaced it with the Subaru Impreza they now have to do the high speed stage check before the WRC cars come through.

@zombiediscosounds2614 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Wish I'd still got my 2 old mk 2 escorts.loved um and still do. Best cars I ever had for fun.what time we had in our teens and 20s in late 80s early 90s.top car.

@lesflynn4455 2 жыл бұрын

They were very popular cars here in Oz too. I could go nuts with that catalogue. What a thing those guys are doing. I wish them every success.

@ScenesThroughTravels 3 жыл бұрын

WOW , This is stunning and I'm wetting my pants right now , Is this kinda identical to what David Brown has done to Original Mini ? Fantastic again Jonny , We need more classics like this before this electric era takes over , AWESOME 👍👍👍👍

@tomwalster6078 3 жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm. Let’s be honest. Anyone who loves an older car can just relate to rallying in some way or shape of form. It’s a shame those days have long gone! I’ve just finished rebuilding my Mk2 rs2000 and perhaps I should look into this as a modern alternative with these prices ever rising!

@chopperver1 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video and stunning car. Takes me back to my 1st car. 1.3GL 4dr Bronze, with Tobacco vinyl roof and Beige interior. Brown, brown with brown, and having to wear a bin bag on my the left leg over my student jeans to stop it getting soaked with Scottish winter water thrown through the gaping holes where the inner sills should have been. Even with a rear spring hanger pushed back through the floor and held in place with a piece of plywood, I was still Hannu Mikkola (all be it at a slower pace) Lottery win this weekend. I'll be on the on the phone to MST on Monday Well done Mr Smith. Keep them coming.

@boma23 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, awesome recreation and lovely to see. Lots of my old N.Wales hooning roads featured too :)

@gopium1976 3 жыл бұрын

4 minutes in and I’m in love with it. Wish I had the funds to buy one 🧐

@p4cks 3 жыл бұрын

this channel is exceptional

@xetexuk12 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! As a lover and owner of many mk2 escorts, these are very interesting. Wonderful.

@melvyncox3361 3 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation Jonny.l want one of these.l had a mk2 Mexico in the late seventies/early eighties.Blimey,like hen's teeth now! Fair play to Motor Sport Tools for embarking on this project😎👍❤!

@ChrisBWelch 3 жыл бұрын

Well my list of cars for post lottery win has grown by two! Great film Jonny.

@AlphaSierra101 3 жыл бұрын

The part I like about this is that the part can be used to keep the originals on the road and away from getting wrecked on a rally stage

@jamesegan702 3 жыл бұрын

That's my view on it these days. If it hasn't already been rallied, then keep those shells for restoring road cars and use the new shells for rallying.