Osian Pryce made an impressive historic rally debut on the 2WD Rally North Wales, ending fourth overall.

The Machynlleth ace was joined by co-driver Dale Furniss of Llanfyllin in an iconic Escort Mk2 in the 25 stage mile Dolgellau event.

Despite suffering a rear puncture the Mid Wales crew ended fourth overall upon their MSA British Historic Rally Championship debut.

Having already scored maximum points at the Cambrian Rally, Pryce’s finish in the Rally North Wales ensured the duo remain top of the Pirelli MSA Welsh Rally Championship,

Pryce said: “We had a puncture on stage four and dropped a full minute. We were only carrying one front tyre as a spare, and the front tyres are narrower than the rear tyres so we had to do the final two stages with three narrow tyres and a wider tyre.

“It might well have contributed to a few mistakes that reflected in the final stage times but that’s rallying.

“I’ve loved every minute driving the Escort Mk2 and learnt a lot.

“Rally North Wales was going to be a one off event in a Mk2 Escort but I’ve enjoyed it so much I’m tempted to do another.

“Dale and I had a good laugh and that’s what rallying days like these are all about. It’s impossible to enjoy yourself this much in a rally car and not want to do it again.”

Meanwhile the next round of the championship, the Rallynuts Stages Rally based in Builth Wells, takes place on April 14.