Ford England Escort RS 1800 MKII Team Rothmans #1 Winner 1979 Rally Acropolis in 1:18 scale
This is the Ford England Escort RS 1800 MKII Team Rothmans #1 Winner 1979 Rally Acropolis in 1:18 scale by IXO.
The Ford Escort RS 1800 MkII, sponsored by Team Rothmans and bearing the number 1, clinched a remarkable victory at the 1979 Rally Acropolis with drivers Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius. Known for its rugged reliability and powerful performance, the Escort RS 1800 MkII was ideally suited for the punishing Greek terrain. Björn Waldegård, an experienced rally driver, showcased his exceptional talent and resilience in navigating the rocky, dusty, and mountainous stages of the Acropolis Rally. The 1979 race stood out due to its extreme conditions, often dubbed one of the toughest in the World Rally Championship, where mechanical endurance and driver stamina were crucial. Waldegård's adept handling and strategic prowess, combined with Thorszelius' expert navigation, secured a decisive victory that underscored their dominance and the Escort RS 1800 MkII's engineering excellence.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
The Ford Escort RS 1800 MkII, sponsored by Team Rothmans and bearing the number 1, clinched a remarkable victory at the 1979 Rally Acropolis with drivers Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius. Known for its rugged reliability and powerful performance, the Escort RS 1800 MkII was ideally suited for the punishing Greek terrain. Björn Waldegård, an experienced rally driver, showcased his exceptional talent and resilience in navigating the rocky, dusty, and mountainous stages of the Acropolis Rally. The 1979 race stood out due to its extreme conditions, often dubbed one of the toughest in the World Rally Championship, where mechanical endurance and driver stamina were crucial. Waldegård's adept handling and strategic prowess, combined with Thorszelius' expert navigation, secured a decisive victory that underscored their dominance and the Escort RS 1800 MkII's engineering excellence.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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