The ill remembered Seat Cordoba WRC could never really match the Subaru WRX and the Mitsubishi Lancer during its career, but the 500 hp rally car sure looks good in retirement.

With its huge spoiler, its ripping engine note, and more than its fair share of sideways fun, the Cordoba has never looked better than it does in this video from a Spanish hill climb event.



Unfortunately it never lived up to the legacy of its stablemates, like the Audi Quattro or even the VW Polo WRC, but when you see it devouring hills so jubilantly you can’t help but love the little Spaniard.

In the capable hands of Gerard de la Casa, it’s hard to see why the Cordoba never did better than third.