European small cars in the 70s did not differ much from their Soviet counterparts. There was more variety in the lineup, but the configurations looked frankly budget. Of course, there were higher class cars in Western Europe, but local drivers preferred something cheaper. Therefore, they also took Muscovites there - they were distinguished by a low price against the background of small-capacity Opel and Ford. Take the Ford Escort, for example. We have these cars appeared from the third generation, few people know what the models of the previous generation looked like. And they struck a simple one. Low-power engines, "bare" metal in the cabin, rear leaf spring suspension. Incidentally, when the Ford Escort Mk2 debuted in 1974, it received a lot of negative feedback for being cramped.
The author of the channel "Ivan Zenkevich PRO Cars" miraculously managed to find a preserved Ford Escort Mk2. The car is on the move and pleases the owner. Why someone needed to keep a rarity is unknown. Although, now even such once popular runabouts have acquired some value. Maybe they are dear to someone. Although, as for me, it’s better to invest in interesting specimens with powerful engines and swift silhouettes.
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