Am I Wrong to assume cars like this don't really appeal to Americans I mean the escorts and Cortina or whatever else there was all the small Peugeot cars and especially all the British Leyland stuff it's just good that there's so many different cars for people to like there's a lot of the times when you show British people and and they have a huge car collection I'm just thinking to myself I wouldn't really want any of this if I had unlimited money to buy the stuff but then again who gets excited like me to see old pristine lexuses and 80s mundane Japanese cars and cars like a 94 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon a 93 Supra or an 87 Chevy Suburban
Big thumbs up to MST and the customer for letting Jonny take this out so that the rest of us could experience such a cool and unique car. Especially in the rain. Let's not forget that MST is going to have to spend heaps of time to clean that car afterwards. How good is the Late Brake Show for existing just to do this for us ? Big thanks to Jonny and his team for a fantastic year of information and entertaintment. Compliments of the season to all.
Having owned and build many Mk1 & Mk2 escorts back in the day from 1100 to RS2000 custom and a self built 1600 GT on 40's They were winning everything back in the late 60's and 70's. A big congratulations to Carwyn Ellis for bringing a dream back to life, and the 6R4 too.
Here in the states when you say "Ford Escort" everyone looks at you like you have another person growing out of some part of your body......but what a beautiful piece of machinery. Its really rather brutal and to the point. It really looks like a hell of a lot of fun to drive. Props.
MST have made something very special, and it's equally special that you’ve covered that journey Jonny. Wet weather and Wales go together, like Jonny and his furrowed brow, driving hot cars whilst tiptoeing through big puddles and cattle grids with 300bhp and RWD😂
Jonny, you could do a 4 hour documentary on the MST cars & I'd never get bored. These cars are just brilliant! North Wales weather.... Cold, soggy & rain, bloody perfect for taking an MST car about & thrashing it!
What a car the MST2 is What wonderful roads What incredible footage, especially the drone shots at the end. What perfectly awful Welsh weather What a year for TLBS, thanks Jonny for the videos that liven up my Sundays as I’m preparing dinner and the midweek treats you festoon upon us all.
Absolutely beautiful. Stunning. I thought you were going to say it cost around £300,000 ! There isn’t a single Maclaren or, definitely, modern Ferrari I’d rather have. One of these plus the Mk.1 with Bubble Arches would be my Lotto Win garage. With the Tolman Lotus Sunbeam sitting alongside.
@@ChopperMeir Yes. And a wide(st) arch Chevette HSR (had both Sunbeam Lotus and HSR) and brother a 205GTI. Oh and a Manta 400. Then with the spare change a 037 replica, Integrale Restomod and a Prodrive 25.
I was thinking that myself. Still way out of my price range, but an absolute bargain at £150k when you compare. This Mk2 is pretty much specced for me, but in orange please. Or white, or red, I’m not fussy 😅
Having grown up in North West Ireland rallying has had a huge influence on our car choices, The Mark 2 has always been the Daddy, they rally always had entertainment Drivers to wow the fans and they always used Mark 2s mostly sideways! Car perfection, great video Johnny as always, keep up the amazing content, cheers Seamus
Hell, YES!!! AT that price, it's undoubtedly expensive, but the rawness and fun factor is what appeals to me. No computer nannies, no torque vectoring, no electronic diffs, just bring whatever driving talent you have to the table and let 'er rip! As another commenter said, I'd have one of these, a restomod Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, and a balls-out Rally-spec Renault 5 Turbo with around 400 hp. Done.
Coming at you from across the pond (but grew up in Singapore around Brits), I would kill for this stunning ride. I see that TLBS has upped it production game, drones, high elevation shots, pursuit vehicle shots. Very sweet indeed. Stinks about the weather. I would love to have seen this beautiful monster at full tilt on those gorgeous Welsh roads. Guess you aren't paying the weather gods enough, Johhny! Very happy to see that the subscriber count keeps rising. Well deserved. Hats off!
What a glorious car! Long ago, when we rallied a Datsun SSS, I looked with longing at these machines--and I'm still envious. To hear them beating through the woods at 4 in the morning, with all else silent was amazing. Our local rallye was the Press On Regardless, 1200 miles of vicious roads, spread over 3½ days. Sigh. Those were the days--and this was the car. Thank you for this. I guess you can tell what side of your question I'll come down on...
Had the pleasure of a guided tour around Carwyn,s absolutely stunning home/workplace. I don't have an escort could probably not afford one of these but couldn't have met a nicer gang. I got a lovely personalised tour never felt rushed or pushed to leave and Carwyn even came out of a meeting to talk to me. Lovely people amazing cars and got some fantastic projects on the go. Watch this space 6R4 plus the beast with 17,s and a 2.8 Millington. Best wishes to them all
Lovely car Johnny, as a Welshman I can promise you Welsh wet roads are not as greasey as English wet roads because it rains so often all the oils and dusts get washed away regularily. A dream car right there
Frank is an absolute lunatic, so entertaining to watch. *Absolutely hooring along a Donegal back road* Co-driver: "Come back to me Frank!" FK: * maniacal laughter* Co-driver: "ya mad bastard ya!"
I have fond memories of my 1.3L Essie Pop. Took my wife and three kids on holiday to Wales back in 1991 in it. Some of the best roads in the world are here in Britain. Glad to see you showing the roads and the talented mechanics of Wales on your channel. Nice on Johnny 🙏
In terms of looks and interior, that's very close to how I'd have one. I'd probably go 13" wheels, half cage and proper buckets, but i love that it's got sound deadening and a nice interior. Think i would have a slightly tamer engine and gearbox too!
Hey Johnny, great video, i’m coming up to 65 years old next year and really never fail to be amazed at what you bring to us old farts in terms of nostalgia especially in these days of sterile EV motoring. My previous cars include MK1 Mexico, Mk2 RS2000 and I really miss them both. Keep up the great work.
I absolutely love these MST's. I love my youth spent driving Mk2 Escorts, Only 1600 crossflows but quick enough to get into trouble if needed too. Not sure on some of the exhaust note and the gearbox but my word give it a dry road it would surely be a weapon. Just lust after one of these but Thanks Jonny for sharing an MST once again.
The weather was just average for N.Wales, wet narrow challenging roads IF, IF, I had the money or a magic wand !!!!! A MK2 MST with a less extreme engine choice and seq gearbox. AND A MK1 Ford Focus restomoded, - an estate? Kitted out with the 5 cylinder, 2.5 Volvo motor + auto box out of a 850 est, I drove for miles, for a mile muncher, daily driver. Fully soundproofed, sound system etc!!! Every video is a treat, Johnny Hope the Allegro is finished soon!!!
Loved the vid, loved the car and love the channel - thanks Jonny! I would buy a new one of these for £150k over any other new car in a heartbeat. Besides, the most exotic new car I think you can purchase these days with that budget is a Qashqai! Wish the weather had been a bit kinder for your drive, but think I got the gist. Can't wait for you to feature MST's forthcoming 6R4! Thanks for all of this year's stunning content Jonny - have a fab Chrimbo!
Jonny it’s great that you’re now able to appreciate a handmade race/rally replica on its own terms. There have been other replica videos where it seemed you couldn’t enjoy the car because it wasn’t an original (e.g. Stratos, 917). Thanks and Merry Christmas 🎄
Amazing work of automotive fun. I wish I could find something like this in Canada. I have a 2007 Mustang GT 5 speed manual convertible that I love to drive, BUT, something like this would be so much more fun. A late 60s Cortina GT setup like this would be my choice as the Cortina GT was available here.
Beautiful piece of filming and a beautiful car. Cheers Johnny and team, you really do produce content of the highest quality. Have a great Christmas, look forward to seeing what youve got coming in 24! 🎄🙏🏼
Used to drive this road every day, the B4391 from Ffestiniog to the A4291. At the beginning of the video you're parked at the Cwm Cynfal viewpoint which has a great big drop on the other side of the wall to a waterfall. Great road to drive in the summer but lots and lots of blind bends where you do not want to meet £150,000 Escorts coming the other way😢
Jonny, thank you for sharing cars like these. I’d take one over every supercar, every day. In fact, money no object, this would sit in my garage alongside a Tuthill 911K and probably not much else! My MST would be the same running gear, but with a cage, Peltor headsets and a Cossack livery.. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your vids this year, thank you for all you share with us. Have a very happy Christmas and an even better/busier 2024! :-)
What a fantastic job MST are doing of keeping alive the MK1 and MK2 escort alive. Growing up in the 70s my mum had a Mk1 and dad had numerous Mk2's. 50 Years on these are still fantastic looking cars and to be built brand new is something special.
As a child of the 1970s in the UK I feel that fast Fords are in my blood. I currently drive a latest gen Fiesta ST which isn’t remotely similar to one of these cars but I like to think that a 10 year old version of myself would still approve of my choice! If I had the money I’d definitely be buying something like the car in the video over a Porsche or any other modern super car. I’d probably choose something similar to the car in the video, big arches and spotlights, some modern creature comforts inside just maybe slightly less extreme than the one featured (although I wouldn’t turn it down if the owner changed their mind 😂)
Up until now, I've never seen a sequential gearbox in a road car in action except Mark Higgins' WRX STI at Isle of Man. I like the continuity of the wailing exhaust note during the upshifts.
One dark night, by Llandrindod, at a T junction in my 1275, waiting for some bright lights in the distance to come in to view. It was Mk 1 with 4 artificial sun cibies on the front being driven by Somebody. Sounded fantastic, no way could I catch it, could see the lights disappearing up the road. Maybe it was Jonny in a previous life!
Absolutely amazing again jonny Wet Wales 300+bhp and cattle grid gate holes Is it just me or is anyone anyone else thinking Ari vatanen 400 manta "dear god" Keep them coming
Flipping love the stuff MST are kicking out and couldn't be happier that you're featuring each and every step of MST's development. Said it before and I'll say it again the production and organic delivery of each segment is so refreshing in the current climate of RUclips. Podcast is decent too 😉❤️
Those of US who grew up in the 70s/80s/90s And going to Rallies at Margam Park and seeing Metro 6R4s/Lancia Deltas/MK2 Escorts absolutely BALLS OUT are Memories that LIVE-ON. Now we get BRAND NEW MST [Escorts] And MST are bringing out a BRAND NEW 6R4 which i cannot wait to see Jonny Drive as THAT car was and still IS My Fav Rally car.
My very 1st car(in 1980) was a MK1 wide-bodied Escort, with a bored out to 1800 Lotus twin cam engine with a full roll cage, and no back seats! It was the most exciting, visceral experience I've ever had! I'm 60 now and Ive jumped out of helicopters to ski & snowboard the back Country of British Columbia, Alaska and many other places around the world! I've done skydiving, cliff diving and countless other "extreme" sports! But nothing ever compared to howling around B-Roads all over Scotland, in all weathers..........what is it they say about "chasing your first high?".........I've owned and driven many fast cars over the years, but watching this, I may have to return to the UK just to buy something like this.........I live on a fairly small island, so I may not be able to drive it every day, but fuck it!
Awesome car. Straight cut gears suck in a road car. I'd want a full Manuel box, on that side of things. Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing. 👍 Great job, Johnny and crew!
You have to love these MST Cars .... all the nostalga of the Mk2 Escort for me (my first car) and all modern reliability, safey and performace ... like you say "Who wouldn't want one" ...... only problem is that at this kind of money they are well out of reach of the vast majorty of the market they could have for this car...... But can you imagine if they made a less race focussed and more standard road car as well ... A recreation of the 1600 Sport springs to mind with all modern running gear and no need for massive horse power.. 4 seats, modern engine, geearbox, running gear, decent suspension and brakes but not rally or racing car .... just a decent road car for the Mk2 enthusiasts and sent them out there for like 30-40k they would need to expand fast to meet the demand globally for those babies ... just a dream though sadly
A functioning speedometer apparently is another optional extra. That aside: I'm quick to snuff the hugely expensive restomods we see, but what MST does actually makes sense to me. Such cool cars. For me it would have to be a N/A engine too, perhaps the big daddy but i'm not convinced i need that much power, and with a manual gearbox. I also think i would go for the mk1 body, with the wide arches. That's such a classic/fantastic look.
Beautiful! Were my eyes deceiving me, but in every driving scene where the instruments were visible, neither the tach nor the speedometer appeared to be moving?! I noticed, also, that Jonny was doing a great job keeping up with the camera car!
What a MACHINE,the ultimate wet dream for a 60 years old ralley car lover, but 1 thing. I havent won the euromillions yet. But man when i do.MST can be sure getting a nice order for a few cars of them. What they build is absolute stunning. I suspect Left hand drive is also optional for that price. That MK1 and this MK2 must be a very wet dream for the most of us. Happy holidays to all and good luck with the lotery,s. Then you can make your dream come true. At least mine will come true.
Respect to the owner for the spec. I'd love to see the rest of the collection! Personally I prefer the Mk1 shape and might stick with an H-pattern 'box, but that Millington Diamond is essential. Interior is spot-on too.
DREAM CAR! - I used to own a 1.3 Gia 4dr (1978 S) I dreamed of modding my cart back then (1980-'s-90's) and here was my Ford "fever dream"! STOCK 4dr Ghia body in Venetian Red with black vinyl room, and all the chrome trim BUT, with a fully seam welded shell! The engine needs to be the 1.6 X-flow, with ported head, and large valves, and a POTENTIAL overbore to 1.7/1.8 and high lift cam! 4 branch manifold and potentially replace the downdraft Webber with a decent injection system? Smaller pullies on water and oil pumps and a decent electronic ignition. My old Escort NEEDED another gear for motorway work, so maybe a MX-5 box? ....mated to an English axel and LSD setup, on slightly uprated springs and dampers at the rear. Depending on the final shove coming from the drivetrain, the rear brakes can remain standard or go full disc conversion. The fronts will require a vented disc conversion, linked to a "Quik-Rack"! Front and rear dampers I would like set up for fast road use! The interior I would like to remain in standarde Ghia fabric trim, in camel beige, but with some slightly higher back Recaros of the period, and all the wood trim and dials, as well as the standard centre console, but maybe some USB and better radio options? (I don't do "Hi-Fi" in cars, only traffic, news and occasional podcasts, etc) I don't see the need for satnavs either as I used to know how to read maps, AND plan a route! Wheels should look as standard as possible too, and if the power delivery is hugely different, then maybe the 13" painted steels could be "banded" before adding the optional chrome trims? The spare wheel well, I'd like filled with another fuel tank, to compensate for the extra UMPH, drinking the juice so heavily, and still have what we might call "normal" range! (the spare can be substituted with a tubeless repair kit and air pump!) The IDEA, was to produce a car that resembles the car I inherited from my deceased grandfather, but with a little more "pep" and a whole lot more fun available on tap! Useable, but likely to startle a few more modern hot hatches and Ford aficionados! TO THIS DAY, I dream about the car I lost, and wonder where it ended up! I learned how to drive INSANELY FAST in my little 1300, and learned how to balance a RWD car on it's nose, and DANCE ON A SIXPENCE! I LOVED it when it snowed, and packed snow, or ice, filled my heart with JOY, instead of fear, or loathing! If Money were no object, I would commision MST to rebuild my "old friend" and I would drive it EVERY DAY! NO OTHER CAR has given me more pleasure! PS - The '78 Ghia models were supplied with the oblong headlights and chrome trim grill! I always thought the round lights were just a cheaper and lighter option for the sports and "budget models"? On the MST Wk2, there really should be a square headlight option! It suits the more "slablike" grill and angular front edges of the wings! I cannot believe Johnny DID NOT SHOW US the new 6R4 Metro prototype, and the Mk2 RS2000 X-Pack that is being worked on! WHERE was the factory walk-about? Where was the interview with the head honcho at MST? - OH WELL! ...He'll just HAVE TO GO BACK and do it all again! ....lol Ain't life hard?
Hi Johnny, You must love this life of driving yet another MST again, But defo a special one too, I just love the sound of my GP1 RS2000 on trumpets & always wanted a box like that for mine, but then that car is something elce, with that power, I can only dream to have a go in one of them, I will just settle for mine for now, lol. Cheers for ya vidio
I've never been a Ford fan, but. . . That exhaustt sound alone is almost worth the cost of entry on it's own. I think mine would have to be a bit quieter inside though. So, probably not the sequential box. Otherwise, holy hell, what a thing. You just made my week Jonny. Amazing.
Can you have the "three door estate" Escort body shell? THAT WOULD BE A DREAM, they were very much my favorite when I was a kid. OH MAN ALIVE I'M GETTING GIDDY, many thanks Mr Smith and the lovely people letting you bring us this smashing car.
My first car at 17 was a mark 2 escort, £50 barn collapsed model ,as opposed to barn find😂 £70 reconditioned engine and more than a few hours on the spanners with my late dad, still one of my favourite cars. If money was no object, a new MST would be top of my shopping list👍
It’s great that MST are making these cars. A thoroughly enjoyable film in what is the perfect environment for this car. I have to absolutely agree, if my lotto numbers ever come in I’m taking some of that money to MST and having one of their awesome cars. In the meantime I’m gonna have to get my kicks rewatching these MST reviews. Brilliant work, you’ve made my week with this one! 👏🏼👍🏻
Hi Jonny, these cars from MST are phenomenal and thankyou for showcasing a customers car especially in with the scenic backdrops of northern Wales. You are a gutsy presenter to drive such a powerful car in the wet. I drove 105E Anglia’s fitted with 1600 GT crossflows 40 years ago here in Australia, no need for a heater. I hope that you can find a 105E Anglia barn find in 2024. To answer your question, $300,0000 Australian is out of my price bracket for the MST MK2 2.7. How about an MST 105 if they could build one 😊 Merry Christmas Stuart Brisbane Australia
Kudos to the editor and cameraman on this one Jonny. Looks proper top end stuff. Plus the least chodiest of shifters I've ever seen. Also loving that you've taken styling tips from fuzz townshend😎😎😎
Absolutely brilliant! Id take an MST over any super car. Thank you Jonny for the best car content going. Late brake show on an hungover monday gets me to work every time. Love it. Thank you and merry Christmas.
I grew up underneath and in the engine bay of my Dad’s 1700 x-flow mk 1 and remember the joy of the test drive at Vospers in 1972 and in 1983 it became my first car. 40 years on if I had £150k for a fun car, only a perfected Escort or perhaps my second car a skip brown tuned Sunbeam Lotus would do. No logic just pure emotion.
The first love of my life was a mk2 Mexico, WSR500T, in Signal Amber (tint number 2). An MST restomod recreation of that with a coil over rear end, 6 speed manual, and ~200bhp would suit me and the local B roads :)
Absolutely beautiful looking and that sound just moves my soul. If I win the lottery before this illness takes me, I'm buying a range rover 1st, only so I can travel to order one of these things of absolute driving heaven. MK2 only because when they were scrap value I had 2. 2 liter pinto in one. Wouldn't go in a straight line on full throttle in 1st or 2nd 😂 I love your enthusiasm, helps us live the moment with you 😊
A favourite car on my favourite road. It doesn't get much better. Thankyou for bringing this to us. Dear Santa, I've been a very very good boy this year.......I'm not greedy. A BDG and H pattern would be acceptable. I'll let you decide whether it's a Mk1 or Mk2.
If I ever win the lottery (and not just £10), I'd be on the phone to MST the very next day. My very first car was a 1976 P reg 1.3L (the slow version, sadly) MK2 Escort. Despite being gutless, it was so easy to chuck it around and get the rear end to kick out when you wanted.
I grew up with a MK1,so same drive train MK1 body,but that MK2 looks beautiful,don't need to drive it fast,you can see it's ready,that sort of price is lottery win,normal folk could never afford stuff like that,back in the mid 80's i had rear disc's from a Chrysler working hand brake,back then no one believed it,it stopped on a dime,later when pennys were more abundant,i built 2.1 pinto with Kent RL1 breathing with downdraught Webber's IDF44,back then Capri 2800 i where the csrs to beat,I used to pass them with ease,proper fun times back then,so the spec on these new motors,it must be a jet with after burners,beautiful cars but well out of reach for most of us, insurance must be putting alsorts of clauses in the policy(tracker ghost etc).👍💯
23:20 i am subscribed to this channel on this account, yet this account was never subscribed to the late brake show. I'm here because, like johnny, I too am a car pervert 😅 that's where u felt a connection. Keep up this type of content. Just change the weather 😜
What a truly magnificent thing, the world is undoubtedly a better place for the existence of MST and their Mk1 and Mk2. I just wish that I could afford them, both of them.
You are the luckiest man alive!! If i had the money its a no brainer that i would buy the mk2 in that spec. I mean, who wouldnt!! Stunning car and that colour is awesome. Keep driving them and bringing us escort fans the vids.
Great car, probably a childhood memory caused this owner to hark back to the recollection of this model of car being seen on the rally scene and now he has the ability to purchase it in modern new build.
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"Why are you driving another one of these" - said nobody ever. The car is wonderful
Db7?
No, but I was thinking it
Am I Wrong to assume cars like this don't really appeal to Americans I mean the escorts and Cortina or whatever else there was all the small Peugeot cars and especially all the British Leyland stuff it's just good that there's so many different cars for people to like there's a lot of the times when you show British people and and they have a huge car collection I'm just thinking to myself I wouldn't really want any of this if I had unlimited money to buy the stuff but then again who gets excited like me to see old pristine lexuses and 80s mundane Japanese cars and cars like a 94 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon a 93 Supra or an 87 Chevy Suburban
@@toyota420xpstrong possibility I will be buying and importing a MST Mk1 to the US. All of our cars are bloated and boring to me now.
Its meh. Yall really got low standards
Big thumbs up to MST and the customer for letting Jonny take this out so that the rest of us could experience such a cool and unique car. Especially in the rain. Let's not forget that MST is going to have to spend heaps of time to clean that car afterwards.
How good is the Late Brake Show for existing just to do this for us ?
Big thanks to Jonny and his team for a fantastic year of information and entertaintment. Compliments of the season to all.
Who doesn't love a forest arched MK2. With the added orchestra of a Millington Diamond. ❤
Those are tarmac arches, not forest arches. 😉
Pissed off with me dad told him to get the millington
@@baronvonteuchter1412 I stand corrected, thought they were forest.
Why ford or any other manufacturer has not done this is insane
I dont love it
Having owned and build many Mk1 & Mk2 escorts back in the day from 1100 to RS2000 custom and a self built 1600 GT on 40's
They were winning everything back in the late 60's and 70's. A big congratulations to Carwyn Ellis for bringing a dream back to life, and the 6R4 too.
Whilst a car like this may never be within reach, isn't it awesome that there's still someone out there building cars like this.
NO!
@@johnclark7957why not?
Yeah Manchester specialist cars at half the price 😮😮
@@Outoftheblau just another purist talking bollocks
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Here in the states when you say "Ford Escort" everyone looks at you like you have another person growing out of some part of your body......but what a beautiful piece of machinery. Its really rather brutal and to the point. It really looks like a hell of a lot of fun to drive. Props.
MST have made something very special, and it's equally special that you’ve covered that journey Jonny. Wet weather and Wales go together, like Jonny and his furrowed brow, driving hot cars whilst tiptoeing through big puddles and cattle grids with 300bhp and RWD😂
Jonny, you could do a 4 hour documentary on the MST cars & I'd never get bored. These cars are just brilliant!
North Wales weather.... Cold, soggy & rain, bloody perfect for taking an MST car about & thrashing it!
MST have not only recreated a legend, they've gone and built themselves a legacy. You're one lucky man Johnny.
*Jonny
What a car the MST2 is
What wonderful roads
What incredible footage, especially the drone shots at the end.
What perfectly awful Welsh weather
What a year for TLBS, thanks Jonny for the videos that liven up my Sundays as I’m preparing dinner and the midweek treats you festoon upon us all.
Thank you so much for this comment. It makes it so worth it when we hear stuff like this. Cheers 🍺
Absolutely beautiful. Stunning. I thought you were going to say it cost around £300,000 ! There isn’t a single Maclaren or, definitely, modern Ferrari I’d rather have. One of these plus the Mk.1 with Bubble Arches would be my Lotto Win garage. With the Tolman Lotus Sunbeam sitting alongside.
You speak our language.
I'd add a Tolman 205 as well to that garage
@@ChopperMeir Yes. And a wide(st) arch Chevette HSR (had both Sunbeam Lotus and HSR) and brother a 205GTI. Oh and a Manta 400. Then with the spare change a 037 replica, Integrale Restomod and a Prodrive 25.
I was thinking that myself. Still way out of my price range, but an absolute bargain at £150k when you compare.
This Mk2 is pretty much specced for me, but in orange please. Or white, or red, I’m not fussy 😅
Having grown up in North West Ireland rallying has had a huge influence on our car choices, The Mark 2 has always been the Daddy, they rally always had entertainment Drivers to wow the fans and they always used Mark 2s mostly sideways! Car perfection, great video Johnny as always, keep up the amazing content, cheers Seamus
Seamus, check out Evenflow channel, he has a few Irish rally car vids.
Hell, YES!!! AT that price, it's undoubtedly expensive, but the rawness and fun factor is what appeals to me. No computer nannies, no torque vectoring, no electronic diffs, just bring whatever driving talent you have to the table and let 'er rip! As another commenter said, I'd have one of these, a restomod Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, and a balls-out Rally-spec Renault 5 Turbo with around 400 hp. Done.
Coming at you from across the pond (but grew up in Singapore around Brits), I would kill for this stunning ride. I see that TLBS has upped it production game, drones, high elevation shots, pursuit vehicle shots. Very sweet indeed. Stinks about the weather. I would love to have seen this beautiful monster at full tilt on those gorgeous Welsh roads. Guess you aren't paying the weather gods enough, Johhny! Very happy to see that the subscriber count keeps rising. Well deserved. Hats off!
What a beast! A fantastic video to finish the year on. Jonny- and all your crew- it's been a pleasure following you this year. Merry Christmas!
Thank YOU for watching. Appreciated. ✊🏽
What a glorious car! Long ago, when we rallied a Datsun SSS, I looked with longing at these machines--and I'm still envious. To hear them beating through the woods at 4 in the morning, with all else silent was amazing. Our local rallye was the Press On Regardless, 1200 miles of vicious roads, spread over 3½ days. Sigh. Those were the days--and this was the car. Thank you for this. I guess you can tell what side of your question I'll come down on...
The audio of the car throughout the episode and how high up in the mix it sat was phenomenal. What a wonderful car and episode.
Had the pleasure of a guided tour around Carwyn,s absolutely stunning home/workplace. I don't have an escort could probably not afford one of these but couldn't have met a nicer gang. I got a lovely personalised tour never felt rushed or pushed to leave and Carwyn even came out of a meeting to talk to me.
Lovely people amazing cars and got some fantastic projects on the go. Watch this space 6R4 plus the beast with 17,s and a 2.8 Millington.
Best wishes to them all
Lovely car Johnny, as a Welshman I can promise you Welsh wet roads are not as greasey as English wet roads because it rains so often all the oils and dusts get washed away regularily. A dream car right there
Do you know where abouts in wales this road is mate? 👍🏻
Sorry no brother. I am from the South, at a guess that is somewhere south of Snowden@@cb4960
B4391 maybe?
Great report, Johnny, about a fantastic vehicle! Thanks to the owner for commissioning its build... and to you for sharing it with us!
Reminds me of the "Frank Kelly Rallying" channel. Love his Mk2 with a Millington. Those engines are AWESOME.
Frank is an absolute lunatic, so entertaining to watch.
*Absolutely hooring along a Donegal back road*
Co-driver: "Come back to me Frank!"
FK: * maniacal laughter*
Co-driver: "ya mad bastard ya!"
I have fond memories of my 1.3L Essie Pop. Took my wife and three kids on holiday to Wales back in 1991 in it. Some of the best roads in the world are here in Britain. Glad to see you showing the roads and the talented mechanics of Wales on your channel. Nice on Johnny 🙏
True and in Scotland I’ve driven allover Britain beautiful roads.
In the 80's I had a British Racing Green Mk2 with forest arches and a 1760 cross flow. Loved that car, wish I could afford one of these!
I’d absolutely do this spec but in a Mk1. You would want to daily it but it would be like therapy every time you take it out! ❤
Even only 180bhp in a 920kg mk1 will give you a 0-60 of 5 seconds with sensible road gearing for motorway cruising all day at 80mph.wonderful cars!
In terms of looks and interior, that's very close to how I'd have one. I'd probably go 13" wheels, half cage and proper buckets, but i love that it's got sound deadening and a nice interior. Think i would have a slightly tamer engine and gearbox too!
This never gets old, Jonny! You do make a great british car show!
Hey Johnny, great video, i’m coming up to 65 years old next year and really never fail to be amazed at what you bring to us old farts in terms of nostalgia especially in these days of sterile EV motoring. My previous cars include MK1 Mexico, Mk2 RS2000 and I really miss them both. Keep up the great work.
I absolutely love these MST's. I love my youth spent driving Mk2 Escorts, Only 1600 crossflows but quick enough to get into trouble if needed too. Not sure on some of the exhaust note and the gearbox but my word give it a dry road it would surely be a weapon. Just lust after one of these but Thanks Jonny for sharing an MST once again.
What a work of art that is, and the backdrop, simply breathtaking
North Wales has the UK's best driving roads. Period.
The weather was just average for N.Wales, wet narrow challenging roads
IF, IF, I had the money or a magic wand !!!!!
A MK2 MST with a less extreme engine choice and seq gearbox.
AND
A MK1 Ford Focus restomoded, - an estate? Kitted out with the 5 cylinder, 2.5 Volvo motor + auto box out of a 850 est, I drove for miles, for a mile muncher, daily driver. Fully soundproofed, sound system etc!!!
Every video is a treat, Johnny
Hope the Allegro is finished soon!!!
Loved the vid, loved the car and love the channel - thanks Jonny! I would buy a new one of these for £150k over any other new car in a heartbeat. Besides, the most exotic new car I think you can purchase these days with that budget is a Qashqai! Wish the weather had been a bit kinder for your drive, but think I got the gist. Can't wait for you to feature MST's forthcoming 6R4! Thanks for all of this year's stunning content Jonny - have a fab Chrimbo!
Jonny it’s great that you’re now able to appreciate a handmade race/rally replica on its own terms. There have been other replica videos where it seemed you couldn’t enjoy the car because it wasn’t an original (e.g. Stratos, 917). Thanks and Merry Christmas 🎄
Amazing work of automotive fun. I wish I could find something like this in Canada. I have a 2007 Mustang GT 5 speed manual convertible that I love to drive, BUT, something like this would be so much more fun. A late 60s Cortina GT setup like this would be my choice as the Cortina GT was available here.
Love the old Cortinas, the Lotus Cortina was LEGENDARY here! Two tone paint, mini light wheels etc.
Perfect spec literally. Very lucky owner! Congratulations and thanks for letting it be filmed.
Beautiful piece of filming and a beautiful car. Cheers Johnny and team, you really do produce content of the highest quality. Have a great Christmas, look forward to seeing what youve got coming in 24! 🎄🙏🏼
Used to drive this road every day, the B4391 from Ffestiniog to the A4291. At the beginning of the video you're parked at the Cwm Cynfal viewpoint which has a great big drop on the other side of the wall to a waterfall. Great road to drive in the summer but lots and lots of blind bends where you do not want to meet £150,000 Escorts coming the other way😢
Another Fab episode Jonny as usual, why were the rev and odo sat at zero whilst driving? example 21:50. just curious.
Jonny, thank you for sharing cars like these. I’d take one over every supercar, every day. In fact, money no object, this would sit in my garage alongside a Tuthill 911K and probably not much else! My MST would be the same running gear, but with a cage, Peltor headsets and a Cossack livery..
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your vids this year, thank you for all you share with us. Have a very happy Christmas and an even better/busier 2024! :-)
One of my favorite cars. they never get old. Too bad we don't get them in the US. greetings from Arizona.
What a Christmas present Jonny - thank you and also pass on our thanks to MST and the owner for sharing their creation with us. Brilliant.
Love the spin at the T-junction! And great car.
What a fantastic job MST are doing of keeping alive the MK1 and MK2 escort alive. Growing up in the 70s my mum had a Mk1 and dad had numerous Mk2's. 50 Years on these are still fantastic looking cars and to be built brand new is something special.
As a child of the 1970s in the UK I feel that fast Fords are in my blood. I currently drive a latest gen Fiesta ST which isn’t remotely similar to one of these cars but I like to think that a 10 year old version of myself would still approve of my choice! If I had the money I’d definitely be buying something like the car in the video over a Porsche or any other modern super car. I’d probably choose something similar to the car in the video, big arches and spotlights, some modern creature comforts inside just maybe slightly less extreme than the one featured (although I wouldn’t turn it down if the owner changed their mind 😂)
Up until now, I've never seen a sequential gearbox in a road car in action except Mark Higgins' WRX STI at Isle of Man. I like the continuity of the wailing exhaust note during the upshifts.
I think I'd have one with a conventional gearbox but the rest exactly the same. Love the colour too.
The mk1 was my dream car in the late 60s when I was a nipper. Nearly 60 years later and I'm still dreaming!
Me too Mark, ZF box, BDG engine and 13 " Minilite wheels....don't like the 15's. But that's the beauty, you can create your own spec!
One dark night, by Llandrindod, at a T junction in my 1275, waiting for some bright lights in the distance to come in to view. It was Mk 1 with 4 artificial sun cibies on the front being driven by Somebody. Sounded fantastic, no way could I catch it, could see the lights disappearing up the road. Maybe it was Jonny in a previous life!
The owner specd that absolutely spot on, looks stunning and sounds phenomenal
You’re absolutely correct. This is absolutely the way I would spec one out, maybe a sedan(saloon) I’m bigger guy 😂.
Absolutely amazing again jonny
Wet Wales 300+bhp and cattle grid gate holes
Is it just me or is anyone anyone else thinking
Ari vatanen 400 manta "dear god"
Keep them coming
Flipping love the stuff MST are kicking out and couldn't be happier that you're featuring each and every step of MST's development. Said it before and I'll say it again the production and organic delivery of each segment is so refreshing in the current climate of RUclips. Podcast is decent too 😉❤️
Those of US who grew up in the 70s/80s/90s And going to Rallies at Margam Park and seeing Metro 6R4s/Lancia Deltas/MK2 Escorts absolutely BALLS OUT are Memories that LIVE-ON. Now we get BRAND NEW MST [Escorts] And MST are bringing out a BRAND NEW 6R4 which i cannot wait to see Jonny Drive as THAT car was and still IS My Fav Rally car.
What a awesome car and actually what an awesome company Heres hoping they continue to succeed in making cars with charm and character .
My very 1st car(in 1980) was a MK1 wide-bodied Escort, with a bored out to 1800 Lotus twin cam engine
with a full roll cage, and no back seats! It was the most exciting, visceral experience I've ever had! I'm 60 now and Ive jumped out of helicopters to ski & snowboard the back Country of British Columbia, Alaska and many other places around the world!
I've done skydiving, cliff diving and countless other "extreme" sports! But nothing ever compared to howling around B-Roads all over Scotland, in all weathers..........what is it they say about "chasing your first high?".........I've owned and driven many fast cars over the years, but watching this, I may have to return to the UK just to buy something like this.........I live on a fairly small island, so I may not be able to drive it every day, but fuck it!
Highlight of my week, thanks Johnny!
1 million subs next year, I guarantee it! 👍 🍻
Hope so. Thank you so much ❤️
Awesome car. Straight cut gears suck in a road car. I'd want a full Manuel box, on that side of things.
Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing. 👍
Great job, Johnny and crew!
My fave road, 30 mins from home, blessed
I have to say, for £150k I think that’s a bit of a bargain. I’d rather this than a lot of modern kit
You have to love these MST Cars .... all the nostalga of the Mk2 Escort for me (my first car) and all modern reliability, safey and performace ... like you say "Who wouldn't want one" ...... only problem is that at this kind of money they are well out of reach of the vast majorty of the market they could have for this car...... But can you imagine if they made a less race focussed and more standard road car as well ... A recreation of the 1600 Sport springs to mind with all modern running gear and no need for massive horse power.. 4 seats, modern engine, geearbox, running gear, decent suspension and brakes but not rally or racing car .... just a decent road car for the Mk2 enthusiasts and sent them out there for like 30-40k they would need to expand fast to meet the demand globally for those babies ... just a dream though sadly
A functioning speedometer apparently is another optional extra. That aside: I'm quick to snuff the hugely expensive restomods we see, but what MST does actually makes sense to me. Such cool cars. For me it would have to be a N/A engine too, perhaps the big daddy but i'm not convinced i need that much power, and with a manual gearbox. I also think i would go for the mk1 body, with the wide arches. That's such a classic/fantastic look.
Keep the mileage low for the new owner i guess. 😉
Beautiful! Were my eyes deceiving me, but in every driving scene where the instruments were visible, neither the tach nor the speedometer appeared to be moving?! I noticed, also, that Jonny was doing a great job keeping up with the camera car!
Huge kudos to the owner for letting you take out their new toy, what a magnificent thing! Merry Christmas and thanks for ALL the content this year 🙌🏽
I love the Late Brake Show....I Just Love It !!
Skipped the cold start sound? blasphemy!
How dare he?!?!?
What a MACHINE,the ultimate wet dream for a 60 years old ralley car lover, but 1 thing. I havent won the euromillions yet. But man when i do.MST can be sure getting a nice order for a few cars of them. What they build is absolute stunning. I suspect Left hand drive is also optional for that price. That MK1 and this MK2 must be a very wet dream for the most of us. Happy holidays to all and good luck with the lotery,s. Then you can make your dream come true. At least mine will come true.
Thanks for taking us along on your joyride ❤ Epic car. Epic scenery. Just epic.
Bravo Jonny. Couldn't agree more with your comments on restomods vs supercars.
Respect to the owner for the spec. I'd love to see the rest of the collection!
Personally I prefer the Mk1 shape and might stick with an H-pattern 'box, but that Millington Diamond is essential. Interior is spot-on too.
DREAM CAR! - I used to own a 1.3 Gia 4dr (1978 S) I dreamed of modding my cart back then (1980-'s-90's) and here was my Ford "fever dream"!
STOCK 4dr Ghia body in Venetian Red with black vinyl room, and all the chrome trim BUT, with a fully seam welded shell! The engine needs to be the 1.6 X-flow, with ported head, and large valves, and a POTENTIAL overbore to 1.7/1.8 and high lift cam! 4 branch manifold and potentially replace the downdraft Webber with a decent injection system? Smaller pullies on water and oil pumps and a decent electronic ignition.
My old Escort NEEDED another gear for motorway work, so maybe a MX-5 box? ....mated to an English axel and LSD setup, on slightly uprated springs and dampers at the rear. Depending on the final shove coming from the drivetrain, the rear brakes can remain standard or go full disc conversion. The fronts will require a vented disc conversion, linked to a "Quik-Rack"! Front and rear dampers I would like set up for fast road use!
The interior I would like to remain in standarde Ghia fabric trim, in camel beige, but with some slightly higher back Recaros of the period, and all the wood trim and dials, as well as the standard centre console, but maybe some USB and better radio options? (I don't do "Hi-Fi" in cars, only traffic, news and occasional podcasts, etc) I don't see the need for satnavs either as I used to know how to read maps, AND plan a route!
Wheels should look as standard as possible too, and if the power delivery is hugely different, then maybe the 13" painted steels could be "banded" before adding the optional chrome trims? The spare wheel well, I'd like filled with another fuel tank, to compensate for the extra UMPH, drinking the juice so heavily, and still have what we might call "normal" range! (the spare can be substituted with a tubeless repair kit and air pump!)
The IDEA, was to produce a car that resembles the car I inherited from my deceased grandfather, but with a little more "pep" and a whole lot more fun available on tap! Useable, but likely to startle a few more modern hot hatches and Ford aficionados!
TO THIS DAY, I dream about the car I lost, and wonder where it ended up! I learned how to drive INSANELY FAST in my little 1300, and learned how to balance a RWD car on it's nose, and DANCE ON A SIXPENCE! I LOVED it when it snowed, and packed snow, or ice, filled my heart with JOY, instead of fear, or loathing!
If Money were no object, I would commision MST to rebuild my "old friend" and I would drive it EVERY DAY! NO OTHER CAR has given me more pleasure!
PS - The '78 Ghia models were supplied with the oblong headlights and chrome trim grill! I always thought the round lights were just a cheaper and lighter option for the sports and "budget models"? On the MST Wk2, there really should be a square headlight option! It suits the more "slablike" grill and angular front edges of the wings!
I cannot believe Johnny DID NOT SHOW US the new 6R4 Metro prototype, and the Mk2 RS2000 X-Pack that is being worked on! WHERE was the factory walk-about? Where was the interview with the head honcho at MST? - OH WELL! ...He'll just HAVE TO GO BACK and do it all again! ....lol Ain't life hard?
What a fantastic classic, it sounds so sweet and with all that power. Great video Johnny ❤
Hi Johnny, You must love this life of driving yet another MST again, But defo a special one too, I just love the sound of my GP1 RS2000 on trumpets & always wanted a box like that for mine, but then that car is something elce, with that power, I can only dream to have a go in one of them, I will just settle for mine for now, lol. Cheers for ya vidio
I've never been a Ford fan, but. . .
That exhaustt sound alone is almost worth the cost of entry on it's own. I think mine would have to be a bit quieter inside though. So, probably not the sequential box. Otherwise, holy hell, what a thing. You just made my week Jonny. Amazing.
Two mins in - the cinematography on this is absolutely insane 🤯
I will forever love the whine of a sequential. It just adds so much character to a driving car.
Can you have the "three door estate" Escort body shell? THAT WOULD BE A DREAM, they were very much my favorite when I was a kid. OH MAN ALIVE I'M GETTING GIDDY, many thanks Mr Smith and the lovely people letting you bring us this smashing car.
My first car at 17 was a mark 2 escort, £50 barn collapsed model ,as opposed to barn find😂 £70 reconditioned engine and more than a few hours on the spanners with my late dad, still one of my favourite cars. If money was no object, a new MST would be top of my shopping list👍
It’s great that MST are making these cars. A thoroughly enjoyable film in what is the perfect environment for this car. I have to absolutely agree, if my lotto numbers ever come in I’m taking some of that money to MST and having one of their awesome cars. In the meantime I’m gonna have to get my kicks rewatching these MST reviews. Brilliant work, you’ve made my week with this one! 👏🏼👍🏻
Can never have enough video's about these car's! Brilliantly done again. Thank you for all the content and Merry Christmas wishes to all
Hi Jonny, these cars from MST are phenomenal and thankyou for showcasing a customers car especially in with the scenic backdrops of northern Wales.
You are a gutsy presenter to drive such a powerful car in the wet.
I drove 105E Anglia’s fitted with 1600 GT crossflows 40 years ago here in Australia, no need for a heater.
I hope that you can find a 105E Anglia barn find in 2024.
To answer your question, $300,0000 Australian is out of my price bracket for the MST MK2 2.7.
How about an MST 105 if they could build one 😊
Merry Christmas
Stuart
Brisbane Australia
Kudos to the editor and cameraman on this one Jonny. Looks proper top end stuff. Plus the least chodiest of shifters I've ever seen. Also loving that you've taken styling tips from fuzz townshend😎😎😎
Incredible. That particular area is some of the best roads going, proper tool for the job.
The noises that thing makes! The gear box whine alone is a symphony!
Absolutely brilliant! Id take an MST over any super car. Thank you Jonny for the best car content going. Late brake show on an hungover monday gets me to work every time. Love it. Thank you and merry Christmas.
OMG that's gorgeous! x1 in white please.
Right car. Right roads. Right weather (it's Wales). Wrong tyres. 🤩
So great of the owner to let you help run it in! Shake down! Bravo and happy Christmas J thanks for all your wonderful work this year. 🙏🏼💚🌟☃️
Loved the little wriggle you got on at the start ~~~ Epic
I grew up underneath and in the engine bay of my Dad’s 1700 x-flow mk 1 and remember the joy of the test drive at Vospers in 1972 and in 1983 it became my first car. 40 years on if I had £150k for a fun car, only a perfected Escort or perhaps my second car a skip brown tuned Sunbeam Lotus would do. No logic just pure emotion.
These mk11 escorts will never ever go out of fashion there an icon of car world and i absolutely love them its beautiful
The first love of my life was a mk2 Mexico, WSR500T, in Signal Amber (tint number 2).
An MST restomod recreation of that with a coil over rear end, 6 speed manual, and ~200bhp would suit me and the local B roads :)
Absolutely beautiful looking and that sound just moves my soul. If I win the lottery before this illness takes me, I'm buying a range rover 1st, only so I can travel to order one of these things of absolute driving heaven. MK2 only because when they were scrap value I had 2. 2 liter pinto in one. Wouldn't go in a straight line on full throttle in 1st or 2nd 😂 I love your enthusiasm, helps us live the moment with you 😊
A favourite car on my favourite road. It doesn't get much better.
Thankyou for bringing this to us.
Dear Santa, I've been a very very good boy this year.......I'm not greedy. A BDG and H pattern would be acceptable. I'll let you decide whether it's a Mk1 or Mk2.
Holy smokes that thing looks bloody gorgeous and sounds even better no radio needed in that top work johnny
If I ever win the lottery (and not just £10), I'd be on the phone to MST the very next day. My very first car was a 1976 P reg 1.3L (the slow version, sadly) MK2 Escort. Despite being gutless, it was so easy to chuck it around and get the rear end to kick out when you wanted.
I need to wrap my head around IVA testing and new shells. Such a good route for new classics.
I grew up with a MK1,so same drive train MK1 body,but that MK2 looks beautiful,don't need to drive it fast,you can see it's ready,that sort of price is lottery win,normal folk could never afford stuff like that,back in the mid 80's i had rear disc's from a Chrysler working hand brake,back then no one believed it,it stopped on a dime,later when pennys were more abundant,i built 2.1 pinto with Kent RL1 breathing with downdraught Webber's IDF44,back then Capri 2800 i where the csrs to beat,I used to pass them with ease,proper fun times back then,so the spec on these new motors,it must be a jet with after burners,beautiful cars but well out of reach for most of us, insurance must be putting alsorts of clauses in the policy(tracker ghost etc).👍💯
Fantastic video Johnny, i live 5 mins away from that amazing drivers road..
23:20 i am subscribed to this channel on this account, yet this account was never subscribed to the late brake show. I'm here because, like johnny, I too am a car pervert 😅 that's where u felt a connection. Keep up this type of content. Just change the weather 😜
What a truly magnificent thing, the world is undoubtedly a better place for the existence of MST and their Mk1 and Mk2. I just wish that I could afford them, both of them.
You are the luckiest man alive!! If i had the money its a no brainer that i would buy the mk2 in that spec. I mean, who wouldnt!! Stunning car and that colour is awesome. Keep driving them and bringing us escort fans the vids.
Great car, probably a childhood memory caused this owner to hark back to the recollection of this model of car being seen on the rally scene and now he has the ability to purchase it in modern new build.
Pure visceral pleasure. For the joy the MST brings, its a bargain.
Me?
Bubble arch Mk1 with a Dura V6 😈
Fabulous, just fabulous. Far more engaging than a review of the latest Lambo or Ferrari et al. 😎