The Rossendale Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 is arguably the most storied rally car ever to turn a wheel at the Otago Rally. Hannu Mikkola, Björn Waldegård, Michèle Mouton, Juha Kankkunen and Mads Østberg have all driven it on these stages over the years. Shot from low in the grass at the 2026 event, it still owns the road.
 
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