Ford Guide to Rally Driving - 1979

This film gives a comprehensive guide to how to compete in a rally. Driver John Taylor talks us through a variety of top tips including the right clothing to wear, equipment to carry and driving techniques to execute the perfect corner. There is also an interview with Russell Brookes, who stresses the importance of sleep. Hannu Mikkola and Stig Blomqvist are singled out as exponents of great cornering technique. Narrated by Murray Walker.

[@paullacey2999]

The debt we owe to Ford for their commitment to rallying cannot be underestimated👍

[@sugarnads]

Yeah was great.
Beaten by Alpines.
Beaten by stratos.
Beaten by asconas
Beaten by chevette rsr
Beaten by quattros.
Theyre everyones whipping boy.
Oh yeah and the 131 abarths and talbot sunbeams.

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

RWD, FWD, and err 4WD? Some bloke at Audi must have watched this...Jurgen, hold my beer! Fast-forward two years...but anyway, great video. When Ford ruled the rallying world. Sad that they never dominated again really. I grew up in the 1970s watching the great RS Escorts.

[@bluesteel6612]

Excellent

[@jamesoconnor3017]

Cool 😎👍

[@arthurbretas2003]

The stages were much longer back than, the safety was basic, the entire philosophy was different

[@tangerinedream7211]

Ex works cars are now worth a Fortune, a pleasure to see them at Rally shows sometimes.
The great thing about this period ,the 70s works escorts is the wide variety of liveries carried, unlike today's corporate statement where for cars only have the entry number and registration plate different.

[@SimonWallwork]

Love that belt driven noise!

[@arthurbretas2003]

The seat belt part is amusing! How times have changed