BRAND NEW MST mk2 review - the ultimate Ford Escort? Exclusive first drive

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  • @XxRAND0MxG4M3RzZ
    @XxRAND0MxG4M3RzZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    As a mk2 escort owner, who better to watch a video of the new mst mk2 than Jonny, perfection 👌

    • @Ramit16
      @Ramit16 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wonderful stuff, So many memories of the 70s and 80s hooning Mk1s around.

  • @richarddutchholland4780
    @richarddutchholland4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    Just turned 51 this year and it takes me back to the mid 80s, we were basically kids around 17, some with full and some with provisional licences. We spend countless evenings building Escorts in numerous cold and damp garages around our little South Wales valley ready for a weekend blast. Friday evening would come and a handful of us in a couple of Escorts would hit the road and head to the Brecon Beacons around half an hours drive away. It was a different time back then, the road were empty and going less than a ton was fast enough. After a couple of hours we would head for Swansea and cruise the Kingsway to watch the older girls leaving the nightclubs in the early hours, then a blast home back over the mountains to get home before sunrise..... Do I miss those simple times? You bet I do.... Memories are a fabulous thing.

  • @mark2too
    @mark2too 3 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    There’s been a lot of negativity against these cars. Purists claiming they’re not original blah blah. Who cares?? You get in that, you get out with a smile on your face and that’s what it’s all about, superb!

    • @GadgetMart
      @GadgetMart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Just snobbery with the purists

    • @asmo1313
      @asmo1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I have a old mini, totally rebuitl as a racing monster. purist hate me, cuz not original blah blah. I dont care. its my car, and I paid for it, not the purist.

    • @markscully2342
      @markscully2342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      always been a fan of the escorts particularly the mk 2. I used to make up part of my income repairing and reselling them. these new shells will be much better than the original ones most of the original shells had the rear axel at least 1/2 an inch offset to one side because ford's tolerances were so slack!

    • @longlowdog
      @longlowdog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Who cares, the look on the modern Focus aRSe owners face when you stick with him would be priceless.

    • @GadgetMart
      @GadgetMart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@longlowdog my mate had a focus RS MK2 he ox’s it at 6 years old for £2000 less than he paid
      Now that’s motoring value

  • @Rhowhat
    @Rhowhat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    It's incredible that you can get a TV level of production for something without the widespread appeal required for shows like fifth gear. Massive kudos to you for what you've done with the channel in such a short space of time.

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Thank you for the comment, it means a lot. We have strived to make TV quality content on a very small budget, with freelance individuals. The support from viewers and Patreon subscribers has been vital. Onwards and hopefully upwards!

    • @ashlogan2049
      @ashlogan2049 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLateBrakeShow agreed, great presentation Jonny, really entertaining and passionate.
      And this car, what a perfect inspiration for my datsun 1200 restomod! Awesome!

    • @jemand4656
      @jemand4656 ปีที่แล้ว

      Living near Detroit, it would have likely been years before learning about MST!
      I appreciate the channel!

  • @anthonybrennan9031
    @anthonybrennan9031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Hi everyone just thought I’d drop in there that I worked on and painted the mk 1 rs mentioned in this clip, was cool to be part of.

    • @sidneygriffiths5737
      @sidneygriffiths5737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not sure i believe you! Begging for work lol

    • @FuManchu5ltr
      @FuManchu5ltr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wanna see something cool? A mk1 found in the West Australian outback. Amazing th-cam.com/video/VE3v3Bn-WmE/w-d-xo.html

  • @gordonsimpson3235
    @gordonsimpson3235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    As you say Jonny, you can have enormous fun at sane speeds...."it doesn't have to be all about doing 130 mph"
    Another serious point is that this is a car which actually fits UK lanes, making the drive less stressful.

    • @thefirstbushman
      @thefirstbushman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well said

    • @phuzz00
      @phuzz00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slowly.
      Although I reckon this thing is quite rapid...

    • @lylecrawford2794
      @lylecrawford2794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I always think of the Fawlty Towers episode "Waldorf Salad" where the American tourist is complaining about having to take some back street called the M5, and Basil replied "Well, I'm sorry if it wasn't wide enough for you. A lot of the English cars have steering wheels."

    • @patrickrose1221
      @patrickrose1221 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Boy , do they fit round these lanes lol : )

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phuzz00
      I would not say it is a slow car. Ford Escorts MK1 and MK3 were light weight cars as well so it makes them fun to drive.

  • @ind3lble300
    @ind3lble300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    These types of projects are the most exciting development in the automotive enthusiast world right now. We've collectively realized that enthusiast ICE cars really are past their production peak, and some historic platforms were, for all practical purposes, close to perfect. Now they're being resurrected and made immortal. Almost brings a tear to the eye.

    • @MrLundefaret
      @MrLundefaret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The ICE car will be like the modern horse. Something for sport and enjoyment, but not for basic transport :)

    • @stendecstretcher4983
      @stendecstretcher4983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree well said.

    • @davidf2281
      @davidf2281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautifully put.

    • @Zero_Ninety
      @Zero_Ninety 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MrLundefaret Except that the government will make sure you can't drive it anywhere.

    • @liamholcroft7212
      @liamholcroft7212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Zero_Ninety the government can try and do what they want, but if people kick off they'll have to change their minds.

  • @Rodders1884
    @Rodders1884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    This is your best video yet.

    • @KenanTurkiye
      @KenanTurkiye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ....and this is a great idea, especially when cars are turning into automatic washing machines with electric power and self driving thingy, wheres the rumble and tumble?! This is a good idea, many old classics should be ''built-new'' retromodded, I would buy one and have one imported here to my country if I could just to support the company doing this....ok ok I'll have some innocent fun driving it too. ;)

    • @ivankuljismusic8895
      @ivankuljismusic8895 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      _Yep!, And l'm sure there's more BEST VIDEOS in you Jonny!_

    • @brandsthatcreatelitter1648
      @brandsthatcreatelitter1648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree🤣❤️

    • @MST_Cars
      @MST_Cars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We also agree

    • @MST_Cars
      @MST_Cars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Andrew Kay much obliged. Shouldn't be too long before we've got the MK1 prototype to play around with. We're hoping that if we can promise Jonny some weather warmer than than it was when he filmed this (approx. temp when he was here was somewhere between "Arctic" and "my ex's heart") that he'll come and take it through it's paces

  • @d.c.Jones70
    @d.c.Jones70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    As someone who’s first car was a mk1 escort 1300 sport I actually can’t think of anything better to spend £70,000 on

    • @frenchenstein
      @frenchenstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Abso-fucking-lutely

    • @frenchenstein
      @frenchenstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What’s not to like lol

    • @hughmarcus1
      @hughmarcus1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My 1st was an 1100. The dealer had a 1300 sport, but my dad ( who was subsidising it) wouldn’t wear it. He was right. 3 months later I’d pranged it rather badly. Correctly, he said I’d have to save up to get it fixed, so it was back on the bus to work. That old baby took some abuse though. Near where I grew up there’s lots of roads like those Jonny was on there. When it snowed I’d spend hours going sideways round every bend. Brilliant episode Jonny, as always. One of the best channels on TH-cam 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @GadgetMart
      @GadgetMart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@frenchenstein the price

    • @theboi6358
      @theboi6358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/MggphiPQMbk/w-d-xo.html

  • @kamidphish
    @kamidphish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I learned to drive in a mk2 L and the tail-end of the era when every kid wanted an RS2000 as their first car. I didn't realise until now that what I really want is a road-going rally-spec new mk2. Thanks, Jonny.

    • @66meikou
      @66meikou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nowt wrong with a sorted rs2000 ecpecially if you could afford a bda lump. Me, I just had it bored to 2.1/twin 40's and had nitrous to piss people off.

  • @eddstarr2185
    @eddstarr2185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember back in 1962 my favorite teacher asking what the world would be like when I was grown up. Never had a clue I would be able to meet people around the world and share their interests and passions. Jonny, first you show me a car, then you remind me why life is cool. Wonderful to be on this journey with you because these are the days worth living for.

  • @Ian-Hall
    @Ian-Hall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I loved my red Mk2, Pinto, Compomotives, bib spoiler, Boot spoiler, sports seats. Drifting wasn't even a word back then. We all loved a wet roundabout. Happy days.

  • @RS20O0
    @RS20O0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed that, hanging on every single second. Well done, and well done MST for having the balls to get the job done!

    • @hieronymus..bosch8532
      @hieronymus..bosch8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love how U,K car people aren't like the u,s & where i live . There are hardly ever brand arguments in the comments .
      But if i go on a video for mustangs ,chevy guys will make ignorant prick comments. I don't see that in U K car videos or when im in the U,K.

    • @RS20O0
      @RS20O0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hieronymus..bosch8532 A well sorted car is a well sorted car, doesn't matter to us what brand built it originally.

  • @mosthated863
    @mosthated863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have owned 4 mk2 escorts in my time and to this day they are the most beautiful brittish cars introduced into the rest of the world. I wouldn't hesitate to own another. Such great well balanced and easy to work on. I will always love the escorts but price's have stopped me from doing so. It's also good to see UK keeping the unique shape and unvailing the "New" escort because that is what people like me want to see. Ford escort forever ❤👌

  • @TamTran-vw7zm
    @TamTran-vw7zm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely brilliant. As someone who lived and rallyed through the 70s, albeit in the US, I revel in the recreation of cars still unaffordable. Thank you.

  • @TheImprobableIronman
    @TheImprobableIronman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    As an Essex Boy - This has made my evening. So many fond memories of these cars and so nice to see how these classic shapes endure. Also - nice to see you getting a cheeky bit of sideways action in some of these shots.....or was that just my rose-tinted glasses?!?!

    • @MrOvershoot
      @MrOvershoot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't need to be an Essex Boy to have fond memories of Escorts, no not those sort of escorts ;)
      1st car was a 1300XL in Copper Bronze

  • @johnprince5931
    @johnprince5931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Watching people do what they love doing is so easy.

    • @Digitall3
      @Digitall3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Both Jonny and MST in this instance.

    • @dagnut
      @dagnut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Digitall3 yeah man ..isnt it fucked up that no-one on TV realised they could do no compromise car content and we would watch it. I bet they'd sell their grannies for this type of content now and regular viewers.

  • @YachtReport
    @YachtReport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This almost felt like a bit from 5th Gear. Well done Johny and your camera guy/s.

  • @dansmith7558
    @dansmith7558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful!
    I had a mk1 RS2000 when I was 18 (1986). I bought it and did it up, and stupidly I sold it in 1988!!....the biggest mistake of my life! Great video and I wish MST all the success with this. 👍🏻

  • @rodsantos9325
    @rodsantos9325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    No other car tugs at my heart like a MK1 does.
    Absolutely nothing else.

    • @peterdudgon3830
      @peterdudgon3830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      class cars

    • @dafily1697
      @dafily1697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree man, I agree hundred times... A Mexico is my pure happiness

    • @nickya8265
      @nickya8265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here for me, why wasn't the mk1 featured! I am so upset just seeing glimpses of the mk 1, Would have loved to see more of the mk 1

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The MK1 looks better than the MK2.

    • @mikesilkebrilliantstuff.2997
      @mikesilkebrilliantstuff.2997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same as me man. My first three cars were mark ones .two 1100s and 1 1300 xl.

  • @DTFilmProductions
    @DTFilmProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    This is epic both the subject and the presentation

    • @HLife719
      @HLife719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that!

  • @mroctarine
    @mroctarine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Absolutely sold and I'm not even a Escort fan. Fabulous production as always and a great advert for Wales once we can go on holiday!

  • @barrythemoth
    @barrythemoth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This channel and Harry's garage are the best motoring channels on TH-cam.

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks v much

    • @andrewgardner9615
      @andrewgardner9615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Plus Project Binky of course.

    • @PhilbyFavourites
      @PhilbyFavourites 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simply put, proper journalistic expertise 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @bugattieb110ss
      @bugattieb110ss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been pestering Harry to test one of these but unfortunately, he's coming across more and more as a badge snob these days. I mean, £3+ million for Gordon Murray's T50, when Gordon actually drives a similar spec'd mk1 Escort built by RetroPower. Sorry, I call that blatant hypocrisy.

    • @heartblit
      @heartblit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wait ai need to make screen ....epic comment..

  • @prashanthp5448
    @prashanthp5448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your passion for cars and driving is truly refreshing. There is an element of sincerity and humility to how you talk about these wonderful new old iconic beasts.

    • @prashanthp5448
      @prashanthp5448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jay-H2SX I’m not from Wales but I’m assuming this was probably filmed before the lockdown?

    • @minshum
      @minshum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@prashanthp5448 No, he was wearing a face covering at times 😷

  • @TheNeilo-Audiosound
    @TheNeilo-Audiosound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome just Awesome.And I want both the MK1 and MK2 only because I had both models as a teen with a MK1
    Mexico and later an RS2000 which led to a few Capri 2.8 injections!!
    Those were the days and these cars are Simply Classics.Kudos to the Builder for doing what he’s doing🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @phasetwentyeight
    @phasetwentyeight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Late Brake gang smashing it at the moment. Well done.

  • @garycat
    @garycat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    "I'm not Ari Vatanen" he says, shading his eyes from the sun just like Ari Vatanen in Climb Dance

    • @jamescampling2413
      @jamescampling2413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Think it was the GR yaris video he quoted climb dance too

    • @timc5969
      @timc5969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Should have crashed it while saying “I’m not Malcolm Wilson”.

    • @koitorob
      @koitorob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@timc5969 HA HA HA!

    • @vyrnmn
      @vyrnmn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn I was hoping I'd be the first to comment this! haha

  • @stevoc123
    @stevoc123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I did radio crew I used to love the sound of the Volvos echoing around the valleys. Nice 5 cylinder getting hammered.

  • @31276965lmm
    @31276965lmm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful I’m an Irish ☘️ Boy living in Swizerland and this just bought back the memories. Great video, every second person had a Mark 1 or 2 escort…. Or a Corolla … Learnt to drive in a orange one with a vinyl roof. Ooh the memories!! I’ll be back to see the video on that Mark 1 when it’s completed.

  • @andrewqueensmith5204
    @andrewqueensmith5204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Restomods are the way forward - None of the hassles of welding, perished parts, rusty sills, etc... I want a "classic" to drive, not just to say I have one! - Kudos to those that have classics and do drive them!! Great stuff Jonny!!

    • @davidsmisc1351
      @davidsmisc1351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just a full shell available makes complete cars so rotten that welding doesn’t make sense viable again.

  • @abuhamza1970
    @abuhamza1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    If you watch carefully, at 11:00 you can see a grown man having a full-on crisis.
    We’re with you all the way Johnny and literally feel your pain. Well done MST for being brave and identifying a massive demand-gap in the market. I bet if everyone watching this had £70k in their back pocket, every one of them would place an order.
    Thanks again

  • @neildaniel8232
    @neildaniel8232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never been a fan of an Escort (I'm more of a Mini person myself) but if I won a big amount of money my second car purchase would be one of these, kitted out for long drives and used regularly. So much more interesting and desirable than pretty much any new car I can think of. More of this please, cars with character are getting rarer.

    • @russcattell955i
      @russcattell955i 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree Neil, I used to own a Chevette HSR road car. I'd have plenty of fun with an MST mk2.

    • @nearlyretired7005
      @nearlyretired7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a BMW M2 for half the price of this! I wanted rear wheel drive.
      356bhp...six speed manual rear wheel drive, lsd.
      Great fun,like a Ford Escort...can be steered with the throttle.
      I've owned many escorts including a mk1 twin cam!
      I don't really like bm's but it's very good in the wet.Very few rwd cars on the market.,for a 59 year old an like me!

  • @stamfordhatter5612
    @stamfordhatter5612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This says a lot! It says how fundamental dull modern cars are. Designed to bore us in to buying another after 18 months. Whereas that escort, well, it’s alive and everyone on this channel will want one . Brilliant idea, and no doubt we shall see others....

    • @CodewortSchinken
      @CodewortSchinken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, when the Escort was new it was a fundamental dull car aswell and due to rust they didn't last much longer than 18 months either. It's just that the driving experience in this leightweight 70s/80s tinboxes is so much different and more fun than modern cars that they become more desireble than they were new.

    • @RPKGameVids
      @RPKGameVids 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're putting your opinion across as though its fact.

    • @C345OFR
      @C345OFR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And - dare I say - they might stand a better chance of maintaining it, too?!

  • @1969alw
    @1969alw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Jonny - it's great to be able to watch and enjoy your content. What a welcome difference to the magazine shows we have today and have had on TV for years. Just perfect.

  • @Beatbox99
    @Beatbox99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just heavenly. Wonderful stuff Jonny. I now want this car even more than a Litchfield GR.

  • @patrickcurley8951
    @patrickcurley8951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It’s a dream come true a Mk1 and Mk2 brand new,love your show who needs Top Gear

  • @porkster5924
    @porkster5924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I Googled old escorts and found something totally different 😂 Absolutely brill vid and what a car. Love the whole set up of the business and some owners are going to have some special cars indeed.

  • @v811gfg
    @v811gfg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Absolutely wonderful, if I had the money I would have a Mk 1 on my driveway, It was my first car and still dream about it. Thanks Johnny.

    • @hoonaticbloggs5402
      @hoonaticbloggs5402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It wouldn’t be on your drive very long 😟 they need to be hidden

    • @v811gfg
      @v811gfg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hoonaticbloggs5402 yea your right back when I had one they weren't worth much.

  • @synthsam
    @synthsam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Bruh i wasn't expecting such clean job, that's brilliant .If anyone wants do the same with Sierra's, im in .

    • @2sik_UK
      @2sik_UK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah tbh I'd rather have a Sierra if I had the money

    • @mbgarner
      @mbgarner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea boy, also, for me anyway, a Mk4 cortina would be wicked!

  • @bludragonproject9677
    @bludragonproject9677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely piece! I live in the States, and in '78, when making a visit to the local bank, in the lobby, I found what was to become my first new car and forever love, a Ford Fiesta, and my 21st birthday present. It was very much styled, and handled like your Escort! With a 2ltr, 4cyl, 5spd it was a little rocket sled, and I loved the way it handled! It also had the 13" wheels, and literally turned on a dime, with little to no tip, just hugging the road down straight-aways and corners alike! Always wanted to replace it, and after watching your video on the mk2, I think I'm in love again! I just hope I can bring it here to Washington. I'll catch you on Instagram. Kudos man! Thanks!

  • @DavidMoore-lz4bh
    @DavidMoore-lz4bh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks Johnny, owned a 1980 Mk2 Escort Harrier in my late teens. Now 50 years old and 30 cars later it’s only that car and my MK1 Golf GTI I regret selling.

    • @GadgetMart
      @GadgetMart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, both great drivers cars. The rawness is missing from modern cars.

    • @dewipeach
      @dewipeach 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Harrier was a Ford Limlted Edition rebrand name Manufactures did, to spread the sales market in what was the 1600 Sport. The Linnet was the 1300 Sport.. as a shell/running gear if not elsewise.
      I too had a 79 - T 1600 Sport, (Peppermist Green) did need the RS Spoiler to hold the backend from stepping out !!
      Otherwise stock, on Michelin ZX's it would go as it was breed anywhere.. all more.
      The Howl of induction of even the single Twin Choke Weber... the sound you where going fast. Today EFI and Coil packs.. you need the rev counter that it's running. As for Electric.. hands up.. who has not as yet been almost rundown.. and I'm not deaf, they should make a noise, their on you so fast and silently.. ok before I'm off topic.
      Only failings in all the years of joy, the common worn top distributor bush which led to not starting on cold cracking, only if very cold, low battery amps or high speed misfire with excessive play. And rusted rear archs/boot wells.. Yet as a car it's that passion that has me here today.. yes I too regret in parting with it, as for Classic Sport prices 12-13K+..

  • @AdyWalter
    @AdyWalter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I'll have one of each when I win the Euro millions on Tuesday

    • @James-oo1yq
      @James-oo1yq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sorry pal...my name is on that ticket, but I promise I'll buy you one 😁👍🏼

    • @longlegs31
      @longlegs31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too 180 mil. 😊

    • @thechanneldave
      @thechanneldave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If any lottery winners are handing out mk2 escorts , then , hello 👋 😄

    • @AdyWalter
      @AdyWalter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thechanneldave haha

    • @James-oo1yq
      @James-oo1yq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thechanneldave That'll be me! I just need to sort out the 'winning' part first 🤔

  • @jordanabraham1290
    @jordanabraham1290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Almost at the second that I wondered what Russell Lord thought about this business, you played his message! I am so glad he chimed in! Very cool video of a very cool reimagining!

  • @Si-vq5wg
    @Si-vq5wg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not even a car guy but there's something about modern built escorts that gets me more excited than any supercars.You don't have to be going as fast as a missile to have fun and these cars are a prime example of how a driving experience should be.Great video.

  • @slaggybuttonit
    @slaggybuttonit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We saw those sneaky drifts in the aerial shots...

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    They are going to need a bigger factory 😍

    • @baronvonteuchter1412
      @baronvonteuchter1412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully!

    • @MrUnder30seconds
      @MrUnder30seconds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not when u realise they cost 80k

    • @jamesegan702
      @jamesegan702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrUnder30seconds Not too much more than if you were to build a genuine MK2 to the same spec

  • @ShaunRoberts1
    @ShaunRoberts1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the video, takes me back so many years, I used to run a 2.1 litre bda in mk 2 on the road, so much power and so much noise and fun, loved it

  • @minshum
    @minshum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I actually couldn’t get off the toilet once I saw this. Had to watch from beginning to end - and even rewind some parts!
    I can now finally wipe my bum with a big smile on my face and fuzzy feeling in my heart 😍

    • @hieronymus..bosch8532
      @hieronymus..bosch8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoyed watching it while expelling a chev

    • @Sennaxm71
      @Sennaxm71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TMI lol

    • @tomsmith9208
      @tomsmith9208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto.... I finished pooing 15 mins ago but I’m still gonna n the throne 😁

  • @RussellBaker
    @RussellBaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Almost feel like crying, this has really brought home how much I enjoyed my Mk2 '78 RS2000 back in the 80's

    • @adrianpierce3047
      @adrianpierce3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i had a diamond white RS2000 T reg ... i lived in bristol but when i drove it in wales, i know what johny means, strangers would ask to buy it ?

  • @akaDavidWebb
    @akaDavidWebb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    At 65k, it’s better value and far more interesting than anything currently available from main dealers.

  • @davejenvey3598
    @davejenvey3598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The first copy of something we actually want. Goodstuff.

    • @frenchenstein
      @frenchenstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brucey bonus: it’s not Chinese 👍🏽

  • @seancain7305
    @seancain7305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Nip over the boarder to Shropshire & do a feature on Millington now Jonny :-)

    • @Farlig69
      @Farlig69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @rhannay39
      @rhannay39 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might want to ask the boarder how she feels about it.

  • @nitrosavy
    @nitrosavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Owned 3 mk1 escorts in my youth, bloody loved them, building up hot motors and racing them with my mates at the Saturday night illegal drags are fantastic memory’s I will never forget.

  • @Ro32da72
    @Ro32da72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jonny Smith; you are a lucky lucky boy. And we're lucky that you got to share this epic car with us. Superb car and another broadcast quality episode. You did look close to tears at a few points, and it's easy to understand why.

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the kind words Ade. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @scottlampe70
    @scottlampe70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved that little bit of drifting on those roads. Looked so good. Reminded me of me and my mates in hooning around the gold coast hinterland in the late 80's in escorts, geminis and datsuns.

  • @paddymuppy
    @paddymuppy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That Mk1 is just stunning 😍

  • @frenchenstein
    @frenchenstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is possibly my favourite video ever. If my Mk1 gets stolen, or written off or whatever, I’ll re-shell it with one of MST’s finest Mk1shells.❤️

  • @IanWoolcock
    @IanWoolcock 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Channels like yours are what makes TH-cam and modern media amazing. This would never be possible on broadcast but I sat glued to all of this. Thanks 😊👍

  • @Beatbox99
    @Beatbox99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had to come back and watch this again. Love everything about everything.

  • @ChrisBWelch
    @ChrisBWelch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well my list of cars for post lottery win has grown by two! Great film Jonny.

  • @p4cks
    @p4cks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    this channel is exceptional

  • @farmerlamb2372
    @farmerlamb2372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Growing up in rural west Wales, every other farm had a rally car, most were Escorts!

  • @michaelbeadel4447
    @michaelbeadel4447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So lovely to see your interest and joy. You have seen that you have tapped into the core of down to earth car enthusiasts by your viewing numbers. I have no interest in cars that I could never afford and would probably be embarrassed to be seen driving. Thanks

  • @ricado372
    @ricado372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb video, I'm not a ford fan but I love what these guys are doing. I want one, mark one of course.

  • @AnthonySimmonds84
    @AnthonySimmonds84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing! The only currently in production cars that I'm genuinely excited to see. If I had the money I'd order one today!

  • @gopium1976
    @gopium1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    4 minutes in and I’m in love with it. Wish I had the funds to buy one 🧐

  • @firefighterps2
    @firefighterps2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My parents had multiple RS2000s and Mexico's. I'm in California now, and may well be in the position to buy a GT3 this summer. Watching this brings tears, and makes me think I'd rather have one of these. Thanks Jony.

  • @seane_beane
    @seane_beane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brings back memories. You’ve a great job Jonny.That’s made my day...

  • @anthony208
    @anthony208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first car in 1983 was a mark 2, genuine barn find, it had collapsed onto the car, recon engine installed by me and dad, great memories. Cracking film quality👍

  • @Zerofightervi
    @Zerofightervi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Who knew what the Volvo S60 was for before Johnny mentioned it?
    I did 😁.

    • @ShannonSouthAfrica
      @ShannonSouthAfrica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was thinking donor engine

    • @MrUnder30seconds
      @MrUnder30seconds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats bcoz u r a wheel nut

    • @chrisoatley9104
      @chrisoatley9104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      saw them many of times screaming through the welsh forests used as 00 cars in rally gb, lovely sound from the 5 cylinder to

    • @Zerofightervi
      @Zerofightervi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisoatley9104 My Brother recently bought one, 43k on the clock but it's a 2.4 5 cylinder diesel.
      Still sounds really nice to my ears.

    • @bentullett6068
      @bentullett6068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did see it on its last day of use as car 00 for the WRC in Wales before they replaced it with the Subaru Impreza they now have to do the high speed stage check before the WRC cars come through.

  • @ScenesThroughTravels
    @ScenesThroughTravels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW , This is stunning and I'm wetting my pants right now , Is this kinda identical to what David Brown has done to Original Mini ? Fantastic again Jonny , We need more classics like this before this electric era takes over , AWESOME 👍👍👍👍

  • @rhannay39
    @rhannay39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    MK II, fast road mechanical spec. in midnight blue with a luxury touring bitter chocolate interior. Two up, two down Cibies on the front.

  • @stuarthorn8398
    @stuarthorn8398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a biker I don’t watch car reviews. I’m so pleased I watched this video. The Mk 1 red beautiful, I had one like that when I was a spotty youth. I sold it and bought a fiat strada what was I thinking. I like your presenting
    Style and beautiful scenery. Thank you very much. Stuart

  • @jimmyblues59m76
    @jimmyblues59m76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these old hot hatches from the 1980s. Drove a 1987 Honda CRXSI for 12 years and really enjoyed its performance, simplicity and frugality. A simpler time than today for sure! ☺

  • @AlphaSierra101
    @AlphaSierra101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The part I like about this is that the part can be used to keep the originals on the road and away from getting wrecked on a rally stage

    • @jamesegan702
      @jamesegan702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's my view on it these days. If it hasn't already been rallied, then keep those shells for restoring road cars and use the new shells for rallying.

  • @dalehawke7621
    @dalehawke7621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gotta love a mk2,what a great company bringing a new spin on a great classic car, perhaps more companies should resurrect other great classics in the same Way, much better than The modern souless cars of today

  • @BookAutowerks
    @BookAutowerks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the 13" wheels. They fit the car much better than 15s would.

  • @flyingpanhandle
    @flyingpanhandle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That part of Wales is one of my favourite places on the planet. Around Pwllheli its just stunning. Haven't been into Wales since 2019 due to lockdown, miss the place loads even though I can see the North Wales coastline from my towns beach.

  • @WilliamStevens007
    @WilliamStevens007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh hell YES please, I want one. Mk2 Escort, 1600 crossflow, And I will die happy. Grew up and drove Mk2's and love them to bits.

  • @ianbendall3116
    @ianbendall3116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it, love it, love it. I can’t stop watching this. Christ......I’m 18 years old again.

  • @LewisCollard
    @LewisCollard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this. Of course my instinctual reaction was "79 grand?!", just like most other people who are old enough to remember when usable Mk 2s were going for 70 quid. But then, if I did have 79 spare grand kicking around, I'd be hard pressed to think of any car I could buy brand new at that price that I could look at and every time have a massive smile on my face. Awesome video Jonny, you have a lovely way with words and your enthusiasm really shines.

    • @MrStabby19812
      @MrStabby19812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Know how you feel. When I was in my first job there was a Mk1 mexico for sale down the Rd for £300

  • @philipbailey7204
    @philipbailey7204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best car journalism available today bar none.

  • @derekbond3512
    @derekbond3512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you didn't put this video production out there we wouldn't pickup these interesting small businesses the likes of MST. This is pure gold had me on the edge of my seat, brilliant. so thank you.

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant to hear, thank you so much Derek. I believe interesting cars and interesting businesses need celebrating more than ever - especially local ones.

    • @derekbond3512
      @derekbond3512 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLateBrakeShow Cheers Johnny love your enthusiasm and all you put in to make this so fascinating , with you all the way, top man .

  • @ninoellison7793
    @ninoellison7793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just brilliant in every aspect. The perfect argument and sales pitch for bringing back analog. Loved it!

  • @pauliboo2
    @pauliboo2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can we have a follow up on the process he went through from the original to get pressings? That would be interesting too.

  • @spent808
    @spent808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bloody hell i'd buy one of these in a heartbeat.

    • @trisbonky
      @trisbonky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah mate, I'm with you. Just need a lottery win so I can buy this and an Alphaholics gta-r

  • @preonmodel8354
    @preonmodel8354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Although not badged as a Ford, no one will mistake its identity. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this company having to build bigger premises in the very near future due to demand.
    I’m looking for a two door mk2 but even rust ridden ones are selling for way too much and maybe more than this companies new shell what with the cost and time of rebuilding the old shell etc..
    hats off .. 👍

  • @bigAnt2020
    @bigAnt2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As the second owner of my mk2 rs 2000 is really nice to see someone is bringing these rare cars back.

  • @bumfie
    @bumfie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    been wondering why no-one has done this before . Thanks really enjoyed watching this

  • @MrPeterhemm
    @MrPeterhemm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    “I’m going to have to stop looking at the configurator now” 😆

  • @Trevor_J_Neville
    @Trevor_J_Neville 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Never has the thought of my wife’s life insurance entered into my mind until now after watching this 🤔🤣🤣

    • @MrSir747
      @MrSir747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hol up

    • @insanebilly
      @insanebilly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Upgrade her Insurance and go for a Millington.

    • @DobroPlayer12
      @DobroPlayer12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You could always rent her out

    • @boabm6522
      @boabm6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 👍

    • @hieronymus..bosch8532
      @hieronymus..bosch8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Accidents happen 😉

  • @pokerman111111111111
    @pokerman111111111111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best episode ever-the cars are actually usable not bubble wrapped museum pieces that are to rare to drive. If you got an original MK2 to that concourse condition it would be too valuable to drive.
    This is what made Britain rule the world, perfect engineering done in sheds by very clever people.

  • @mikiplavin1424
    @mikiplavin1424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!!! MST actually gives an opportunity to actually enjoy driving an icon without cringing and worrying constantly - well done and thank you!

  • @georgiamcdermott5140
    @georgiamcdermott5140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly, this is one of the best things I've ever seen.
    If only I had 70-odd-grand!

  • @DanielDrives
    @DanielDrives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    YT: “The Late Brake Show new upload”
    Me: Clicks with excitement😁

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cheers Daniel, really kind of you.

    • @DanielDrives
      @DanielDrives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheLateBrakeShow it’s my pleasure.

  • @evansisgreat
    @evansisgreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    4:16 You wear it like... a technics or kenwood jacket from the 90s.

  • @ciaranheaney1103
    @ciaranheaney1103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd say you could tickle the Welsh tourist board for a few quid after that.

  • @shaunpc2512
    @shaunpc2512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jonny , as a total Mk2 Escort fanatic mate this video has truly awoken my desire to once again own a Mk2 however for me it’s gotta be standard arches and RS 4 spoke wheels.

  • @danielroeg
    @danielroeg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My uncle bought an MKII that the owner had put stripes and GHIA labels on. The battery was in the boot. but it was stunning, even in imitation. He survived an, lets say, unlikely, (broke his neck) injury last year. Arms and legs still work, I'd give a lot to see the legend drive an MKII again.

  • @avandriver
    @avandriver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The first shot of that red MK1 made my nheart flutter .