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Graham Robson possesses a world-wide reputation as a motoring historian, and has been close to the sport of rallying for many years. Not only as a competitor, team manager, organiser, reporter, commentator and observer, but above all as an enthusiastic historian, in more than forty years he has never lost touch with the sport. His experience of rallying is worldwide. Not only has he competed in many British and European events, but reported on marathons in South America, and acted as a travelling controller in the legendary London-Mexico World Cup rally. As a recognized authority on many aspects of classic cars and motoring of that period, he is the most prolific of all authors, with more than 130 published books to his credit. Over the years he has owned, driven, described and competed in many of the cars featured in this landmark Rally Giants series, and his insight into their merits is unmatched.

The Ford Escord MK2 was a worthy successor to the original Mk I, it became Ford's most successful-ever rally car, and cars are still winning historic events today. It brought new standards to the sport, and inspired many others to copy it. With full details of all "works " Escort Mk 2s to go rallying, plus driver and personality profiles, and detailed car evolution