Scalextric Ford Escort RS 1800 MK II Rothman's #1 Acropolis Rally 1979 1:32 Slot Car

Bjorn Waldergard, a legendary figure in rally racing, was the first-ever official World Rally Championship Driver's Championship winner. His illustrious career spanned over 30 years, from 1962 to 1992, during which he amassed numerous victories. The Ford Escort RS1800, the vehicle he drove, played a significant role in establishing him as one of the greatest rally drivers of all time. This car was specifically engineered for rally racing, and its capabilities were fully realized with Bjorn Waldergard behind the wheel.

The Ford Escort RS1800 MK II, with its strengthened construction, proved to be a formidable force on the rally circuit. Bjorn Waldergard's mastery of this vehicle allowed him to conquer a wide range of surfaces, including gravel, snow, and ice, in the course of the 12 to 16 rallies that made up the World Rally Championship.

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