{"product_id":"ford-escort-mk-i-rs-1600-6-1000-lakes-rally-1974-h-mikkola-j-davenport","title":"Ford Escort MK I RS 1600 #6 1000 Lakes Rally 1974 H.Mikkola\/J.Davenport","description":"\u003cp\u003e1:18th Scale Ford Escort MK I RS 1600 #6 1000 Lakes Rally 1974 H.Mikkola\/J.Davenport by IXO Models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ford Escort MK I RS 1600 stands as one of motorsport's most iconic rally machines. Launched in 1968, the Escort revolutionised British motoring and quickly became the weapon of choice for competitive drivers worldwide. The RS 1600 variant, introduced in 1970, combined a potent 1.6-litre engine with lightweight engineering to create a formidable rally competitor. Hannu Mikkola, a Finnish rally legend, piloted this #6 entry at the gruelling 1000 Lakes Rally in 1974—one of Europe's most demanding events. Mikkola's partnership with co-driver Janne Davenport proved highly successful, with the Escort's nimble handling and raw power making it a consistent podium threat. Mikkola himself claimed multiple World Championship victories and was renowned for his precision and bravery on forest stages. The 1000 Lakes Rally victory cemented the Escort's dominance in rally sport during the 1970s. Ford's competition programme delivered numerous wins across Europe, establishing the marque as a rallying powerhouse. This top quality 1:18th scale model by IXO Models captures that golden era of motorsport—a tribute to engineering excellence and the drivers who pushed these machines to their limits on some of the world's most challenging roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grid and Garage Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332392866130,"sku":"IXO 18RMC141","price":73.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/8233\/0962\/files\/IXO18RMC141FordEscortMKIRS1600No61000LakesRally1974H.Mikkola_J.Davenport118thScalerrp_83.99.png?v=1787239372","url":"https:\/\/www.gridandgaragediecast.com\/products\/ford-escort-mk-i-rs-1600-6-1000-lakes-rally-1974-h-mikkola-j-davenport","provider":"Grid and Garage Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}