Stormin 9,984 #1 Posted February 22, 2019 Had a tour of MSport who build rally cars not far from me. Had a very interesting two hours touring the museum, engine, transmission and where they build various cars. Mainly Fords but some Jaguars and Bentley's. For more info Google MSport. Took some photo's at Jeff's (ACman) request. I'd liked to have taken more, but photo' taking was limited to just a couple of areas. This is Malcolm Wilsons personal '78 M11 Ford Escort. Only been rallied once. Those cars are in the museum. The next car was in the foyer. Finally where the cars are built and prepared. You can see three of the Jaguars. The white one is electric. The red Munchis car's owner lives in Argentina and sends the car over yearly to be rebuilt and serviced. He's an ice cream man. Has a ice cream factory. Must be a lot of money to be made in ice cream. You may have noticed no lifts or ramps for working on the cars. This is because the mechanics go to service cars on rallies and must get proficient in working on their backs. 8 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,654 #2 Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks for the Norm...I'd love to have been on that tour ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,714 #3 Posted February 22, 2019 Very nice Norm. You don't see many lifts in nascar either. At least you didn't when I was into it. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,120 #4 Posted February 22, 2019 49 minutes ago, Stormin said: What brand car is this one? Best looking one of the bunch in my eyes. Love those wide fender flares Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,984 #5 Posted February 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Sparky said: What brand car is this one? Best looking one of the bunch in my eyes. Love those wide fender flares Remember what you said about chicken coops in the basement? That's one. And it's one of only six ever built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #6 Posted February 22, 2019 I miss speed tv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage276 9 #7 Posted February 22, 2019 As the owner of a Focus ST thanks for sharing these. I kept up with Msport and WRC last year but haven't had a chance yet to watch the start of this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,352 #8 Posted February 23, 2019 Look like that was a great time! Thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,984 #9 Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Sparky said: What brand car is this one? Best looking one of the bunch in my eyes. Love those wide fender flares Just realised it was Squonk who refered to chicken coops. Sorry Sparky. It's a Ford Fiesta. Edited February 23, 2019 by Stormin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,465 #10 Posted February 23, 2019 I always liked the older RS models - too bad we couldn't get them on this side of the pond, looks like a fun car to bang around with. Same with the older Cortina - a right-hand drive model over here would be a real hoot. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
