My MK2 Escort RS rally car

[geralds]

Ford Escort Group 4 Classic Rally Car (Ex John Berne, Bruce Garland, Dallas Dogger, Frank Barker, Mike Bell, Jeff Vowles)
Driven by - Kevin Bartlett (2GO 1982) Dick Johnson (2GO Rally1984) Ed Mulligan (2GO1983), Ross Dunkerton and Jim Richards Toshiba Rally Sprint Canberra (1985)
More recently by Neal Bates, media day 2005 ARC Rally of Bathurst

Also driven by John Berne in the 1979 and 1980 Southern Cross Rally

[gen mk 1rs2000]

I Remember that car very well , i was wondering what happened to it ?
a classic story is of bruce garland coming up to me & saying how did you beat my time on that last run up amaroo hillclimb ?? Well bruce , if you hold 1st gear all the way thru the 1st hairpin & just let it keep reving that will help -- oh ok kingy!!!
Next run --- KA BOOOMMM , bruce came back & said *%#@*^
OH i forgot to tell you bruce (the goose) , i have a 4.44 diff & you have a 5.11 he he he
PS
i remember when dallas owned that car & also when frank barker bought it with great results in his 1st few rallies , frank also won a search for a star program @ oran park just prior to buying that car !
i also remember bruces 1st few rallies in it too . it was mostly made from bits lying around the workshop floor wink wink nudge nudge !!
in those days the goose had loads of unrefined natural talent & a flamboyant crowd pleaser !!

[gen mk 1rs2000]