I love the other side of the Irish car culture, the lads that came before us, before the influx of Japanese cars on the Emerald Isle.
I always try to make sure I make my way to New Ross every July to check out Bolands Ford gathering. Long before the black hole of Japanese cars, I was obsessed with Sierra and Escort Cosworths; these cars will always have a special place in my heart.
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Ireland has a very diverse car culture; in this episode, we head to two shows back to back featuring Escort Cosworths, MK2 escorts, Golf GTI’s and much more. These two shows give a glimpse into the incredible stuff dotted around the Emerald Isle.
Spotted in the wild in New Ross, every time we see this beauty kitted out in WRC attire, it causes childlike excitement. This particular Escort belongs to my cousin Jamie, and I’m glad he still has it. It gives me hope for the younger generation like us, hopefully, many of us will still have our cars in years to come, and let’s hope they inspire another generation.
