The 1600cc MkII Escort was bought in 1998 to compete in the Irish Dunlop Hillclimb, a 14 round competition.We finished 2nd and 4th in its class driven by Kevin Creaven and Debbie Saville. Debbie enjoyed her first year of competition where she mixed among the men (ooh er) and became hooked on Motorsport. At the end of the season the car was garaged in England. Whilst a more powerful (250 BHP) space-framed escort was nearing completion for an assault on the following years championship. This car was used for the first two rounds of the championship in Ireland, but owing to the purchase of a new house the season was cut short and this car was rested in England also. In 1999 Samantha Sullivan met Kevin and Debbie, working with Kevin for an Electrical Contractors. Debbie had a desire to resume her motorsport activities, and with Samantha's new found interest Ladies First Motorsport was founded. The Original MkII Escort was resurrected, it has been treated to a full rebuild and body overhaul including lightening and strengthening, courtesy of our dear friend Les Lyons (see sponsors page for Les' contact details). Les himself is an accomplished pilot in the Classic Thunder Saloon Series, pictured here is his immaculate RS 1800 BDA, which he prepared himself. The mechanical upgrade and rebuild was undertaken by another old friend, Mr Nigel Balding. MkII Escort Tech Specs: 1600cc Dry Sumped Twin 45 Webbers Steel Crank and Rods Flat Top Pistons Unknown Cam Profile 4-Speed Dog Box English Axle with LSD 4-Pot brakes FRONT 2-Pot brakes REAR 7x13" Wheels