It's the little details in these older cars that make them standout compared to newer ones beyond just the styling. The chrome mirrors and trim, the three spoke steering wheels, proper buttons and knobs, barebones options such as radio, heater, and AC, actual separate gauges instead of a single electronic dash, glass headlights and taillights instead of plastic, and classic bucket seats. These things might seem trivial but they really give these older cars a way more organic and manual (no pun intended) feel to them. This Ford Escort was daily traffic when it came out yet it stands out so much in the sea of unoriginal bland soapboxes.
I remember going with my Dad to pick up his new metallic blue mk2 Escort, 1.1L, 4 door, square headlights, company car from the local Ford dealers. After a few rather dubious driving lessons in it with him, I passed my test. I then used it to drive to work and promptly span it coming of a roundabout 😂
It's the little details in these older cars that make them standout compared to newer ones beyond just the styling. The chrome mirrors and trim, the three spoke steering wheels, proper buttons and knobs, barebones options such as radio, heater, and AC, actual separate gauges instead of a single electronic dash, glass headlights and taillights instead of plastic, and classic bucket seats. These things might seem trivial but they really give these older cars a way more organic and manual (no pun intended) feel to them. This Ford Escort was daily traffic when it came out yet it stands out so much in the sea of unoriginal bland soapboxes.
I remember going with my Dad to pick up his new metallic blue mk2 Escort, 1.1L, 4 door, square headlights, company car from the local Ford dealers. After a few rather dubious driving lessons in it with him, I passed my test. I then used it to drive to work and promptly span it coming of a roundabout 😂
🤣 Every Mk2 Escort has a story
And after they finally realise it's yours...."What ya pay for it" "how much" "I remember when these were 500 quid"
Roll on June 2025
You know this 🤣
The vibes on this one are so true - like a retro Karen 🤣
We've all experienced it 🤣
@@PlayersShowTV So true. Theirs is always 5mph faster and an inch lower
Thank God it was a 2 door