Ford Escort MK1 Estate Rally - a photo on Flickriver

Inspired by just 15 seconds of footage from the video “Rally A-Z – U for Unusual / Uncommon Rally Cars!” (2:00–2:15).

It’s definitely not the most exciting rally machine like a Sierra, Impreza, Lancer, or Stratos—this one is a slow, beige station wagon… but that’s exactly where its charm lies. My dad actually owned one, and I wanted to capture that quirky charisma in LEGO form.

Even though it’s Speed Champions scale, it doesn’t use the usual SC-specific parts (mudguards, wheels, etc.). Instead, I packed in as many details as possible:

- a tiny, messy 1.2L gasoline engine,
- (non)working suspension,
- full rollcage,
- two spare wheels instead of rear seats,
- fire extinguisher,
- mudflaps,
- Road Map (no GPS) for the co-driver,
- speedometer
- steering wheel.

It fits two minifigs, and yes, both look like they’re panicking.

I also used some rare elements, like pirate hooks and chromed parts for a proper vintage touch.

The stickers were custom-designed by my friend Tiago Vasconcelos , also based only on that short clip.

We added some personal twists: left-hand drive instead of right, our names as driver/co-driver, my initials and birth year on the license plate, plus the ACP (Automóvel Clube de Portugal) badge and the Webnial logo, the Portuguese company that has been printing my decals for the last 3 years.

Unusual, a little boring, but full of personality—that’s what makes this Escort Estate rally build special.

youtu.be/xyU0DEoctOw?si=aw8QH2D67y6ScW6C

Taken on: September 22, 2025

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