When was the club founded, and why?
The club started back in 1983, originally as a way of getting a growing group of Escort XR3 owners together. Back then, the means of communication consisted of a photocopied A4 newsletter, but the club rapidly grew into to one of the biggest Ford clubs in the UK with 4500 members at its peak. How many members does the club currently have? Just over 500 from as far north as Thurso, the Isle of Man, to the far reaches of Cornwall — all paid-up and enthusiastic!
What does the club offer to new members?
Access to a huge amount of knowledge and advice on these cars, whether it’s restoration, maintenance, parts-hunting or model history. We pride ourselves on giving new members a warm welcome and go out of our why to avoid any cliques — your car is appreciated whatever the condition. If it’s an XR, it’s in.
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