The 400hp Mazda-powered Ford Escort Mk2 - A real labour of love

Here's a story to bring a petrol-based tear to your eye. Cape Town local Pierre has owned this car since he was just 15 years old, and he's been working on it pretty much every day since.

Friends and family have been roped in to help him turn it into the gem it is today. With a 2.0-litre Mazda EGI engine-swop, and a questionably large turbocharger, this super lightweight 1982 Mk2 Escort is an absolute rocket.

Over the years it has burned through clutches and it's on its second turbo, but that's never affected the love affair between Pierre and his car. Even his mom loved it, as you'll find out in the video.

This video was shot and edited by Cars.co.za's very own Duwyne Aspeling. Follow him on instagram here:
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This is the 4th episode in our Launch Control series, be sure to check out the other videos here:

0:00 Intro
1:33 SentiMETAL items on the car
2:25 Modifications made to the engine, gearbox & clutch
4:35 People working on the car
5:06 Why does Pierre still own the car?
5:25 Outro

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