When Ford needed a new Group A rally car in 1992, the company created the Escort RS Cosworth. Based on the fifth generation Escort, the RS Cosworth came equipped with all-wheel drive and a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine making a healthy 224 hp. But what makes it a highlight for Winged Car Wednesday is that giantContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth”
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Irrational Love – Wagon Racecars
Warning – another automotive nerd is about to go on a diatribe about the coolness of station wagons. Yes, this tired cliché is about to get one more installment. So then, please finish rolling your eyes and let’s get on with it. Long before the Minivan, SUV or Crossover, it was Station Wagons that ruledContinue reading “Irrational Love – Wagon Racecars”
Dream Achieved – 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX
I’ve mentioned before how enamored I am with the Subaru WRX. I first learned about them in the late 1990s and it quickly became a quest that someday I would own one. Well, I have now owned three, but lets go back to the original. When I had bought my RX-8, I did test driveContinue reading “Dream Achieved – 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX”
Winged Car Wednesday – Subaru Impreza 22B STi
The Subaru Impreza WRX STI is synonymous with having a big wing. It is a signature piece for the model, stemming from its involvement in World Rally Car competition. The epitome of the WRX STI for many Subaru fans is the Impreza 22B STi. Built to celebrate Subaru’s 40th anniversary and the fact it wasContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Subaru Impreza 22B STi”
Choices – Group B Outsiders
Welcome back to Choices. An evolution of a series I wrote years ago where seemingly similar cars are pit against one another in a battle for your affection. It’s like trying to choose your favourite hamburger (they’re all great, right?) Your task, if you agree to accept it, is to determine which of the fourContinue reading “Choices – Group B Outsiders”
Need For Speed V-Rally – Out of Control
Christmas 1997 was a big deal for teenage Michael. It marked a major change for me when it came to video games. Previously, I was an exclusive purveyor of Sega products (a Genesis and a Master System). But the Sega Saturn, and more importantly its games, never interested me. When it was finally time toContinue reading “Need For Speed V-Rally – Out of Control”
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