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1600 GT

January 28 2014

10k: Macedonian Domestic Market: 1970 Ford Escort Mk I 1600 GT

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 1600 GT, Escort, Ford, Mk I, UK 3

The European built Ford Escort Mk I was the replacement for the long in the tooth Ford Anglia, also built in Europe for the European market. The Escort was the first Ford to be equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering system (years before the Mustang II was launched only to be stripped/parted for all manner of […]

October 14 2013

10k: Sick of Lookyloos: 1969 Marcos 1600 GT

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 1600 GT, GT, Marcos 1

Marcos was a small Welsh automobile manufacturer, founded in post war Britian by two gents (Jem Marsh and Frank Costin) who were inspired by the plywood framed aircraft that helped them win WWII. Their first car was an ugly beast, but was competitive in racing when driven by chaps like Jackie Stewart and Jackie Oliver. […]