The definition of evolution is the natural change of characteristics. And although that’s usually associated with living creatures, it often extends to cars too. Jack Strathdee owns this outrageous trackfocused Mk1 RS, and it’s hard to believe it started out as an immaculate, low-mileage example in standard form when he first bought it. But plenty has changed.
He says, “It’s been a good ten years in the making. And it’s never finished, as I’m always trying to squeeze reliable power out of it.”
Since Jack has been evolving the build for so long, it will be no surprise to learn that this isn’t the first time we’ve seen him in – we last featured this car in November 2014. Back then, the RS was pushing out well over 500bhp with some serious tweaks, but was still a road-ready track car with Imperial Blue paint.
