Mk1 Escort RS Drive

What Can I Expect

You gotta love this Mk1 Escort experience! The Ford Escort Mark 1 is one seriously iconic car from the 70s. It has rally pedigree through and through and is an absolute classic pocket rocket that's a joy to drive. In fact, it's a delight to see one in such good condition.

Here in the UK we think the Escort Mk1 is a legend, across the Atlantic, the Americans just think this is a ridiculously small car. Remember when mech and tech guru Tej Parker bought one at auction in the Fast and Furious 6 film? Brian O'Connor ended up driving it in hot pursuit of Owen Shaw's tank.

Despite its teeny size, Brian knew the Escort Mk1 RS had true rallying credentials, as he tested the suspension to the limit launching the vintage Escort RS from a makeshift ramp to save his buddy Roman Pearce.

Whilst that's the stuff of movies, there's more than a nod to Fast and Furious on this Mk1 Escort experience, with the same rather lovely sky blue and white coachwork. The car used in the film was a Mk1 Escort RS2000. The one you'll be driving is a Mk1 RS1600, but with a RS2000 2l engine, to give it that extra boost of horsepower in an O'Connor style.

And as with all the factory RS Escorts, this one has all the body styling. Those distinctive wide wheel arches are there and those obligatory shiny chrome spot lights feature too. This experience is like wheel-spinning back in time. No fancy onboard gadgets, the drivers battled to keep control of these rear wheel drive cars.

On your Mk1 Escort experience, you'll be driving this pristine example for three or six miles. And remember, this is back to basics motoring, so no paddle shift, no dual clutch and no all wheel drive stuff going on. Your instructor will have you on the clutch changing up and down the gears all the way. Sure, the Escort's not going to be the fastest car out there, but it's so going to be the one that everyone wants to take pictures of!

Availability

• Selected weekday dates throughout the year, subject to availability
• Weekends are available for a £25 upgarde fee, payable direct when making your booking

Suitable For

• Minimum age 17
• Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on site
• Minimum height 4ft 5
• A full UK driving licence is required
• This is not suitable if you have previously had back, neck or knee problems

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to come and watch

Anything Else

• All drivers on the day will have the option to pay a non-refundable £29 damage waiver which will cover them against any damage that may be caused to the vehicle(s) in the event of an incident
• Drivers who do not wish to take this waiver will need to sign a disclaimer and will need to be able to cover the cost on the day for any damage to the vehicle up to a maximum amount of £5000. Credit card details will need to be provided with £5000 limit or above for this reason. Debit cards are accepted however please be aware a pre-authorisation applies to debit cards to check funds are available
• The vehicle used in this experience is an authentic Mk1 Escort RS however it was not used in the filming of Fast & Furious 6
• Once you have booked your date with the supplier should you need to to cancel within 7 days of your booking, a charge of £29 per car to re-book will apply.  This also applies to cancellations due to Covid.
• Cancellation cover is available at the time of booking your date for £20 which would cover any last minute cancellation.