Trax Silverstone Event Preview. Ford Fest Event Preview. Classic Japfest What You Can Expect. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Home » MK1 ESCORT RACE CAR: IN THE BLOOD. Feature first appeared in Classic Ford magazine. Despite its relatively small size and population, Malta punches well above its metaphorical weight when it comes to both the number of Ford fanatics and classic and modified Fords you can find on the island. The shell was prepared to his strict standards and that included fitting the bubble-arches and making the necessary modifications to house a Wales Motorsport fully-floating six-link rear axle setup. As with nearly every aspect of the build Vince likes to be hands-on himself and painting the Escort Mk1 Race Inside was no different. He prepared everything ready for paint, before his brother, Simon was entrusted to give it a beautiful coat of Frozen white; Vince being Vince still wanted to do as much as he could himself and he ended up spraying the interior himself. Avo three-way adjustable dampers were fitted to help with the handling while a tried-and-tested AP Racing braking set-up on all four corners is responsible for bringing things under control, for when they eventually do get a little bit wild. A 2wd head was bolted in place for the time being and to that was joined a beautifully fabricated tubular exhaust manifold, which was in-turn mated with the gen2 version of the Garrett GTXRS. Eight cc injectors in a siamese set-up were responsible for providing enough fuel whilst an RS inlet plenum with spacer was being fed the cooled charge air thanks to an Airtec intercooler up-front — well as cool as you can get charge air in the Mediterranean, anyway. So, a later-spec block was ordered and when it arrived he stripped his first engine down and rebuilt it into the updated block and added the new Smith and Jones head casting at the same time. The whole car is a work of art, and as with all of it, the interior is much akin to seeing a good film, where you really need to watch it a few times as you miss so many things the first time, or on your first glance, as in this case. A sea of carbon fibre greets you, from the seats to the door cards set against the towering and unmissable carbon fibre sequential gearbox lever, which fires quickly through the gears of the six-speed Elite transmission at the other end of it. Group 4-spec Mk1 Escort, bubble-arches, gusseted, drilled front panel, quarter bumpers. Frozen White. Front — AVO three-way adjustable coil-overs, Group 4 World Cup crossmember, Safari-style bottom arms and hub assembly. Stripped, roll-cage, Stack speedo, tacho and auxiliary gauges, AIM digital dash and controller, carbon fibre bucket seats, carbon fibre door cards, detachable OMP Alcantara wheel. The notion of an EcoBoost-swapped Ford Ka and turning it into a track toy sounds a little barmy at first. But the more you dig into this build, the more it all makes perfect sense…. This modified Ford Escort RS fuses the F2 rally style of the s with cutting-edge s technology. News Motorsport News Guides Tuning Top 10 Reviews Products Cars Builds Budget BMW i Build Ford Focus ST Project Fast Car Events Videos Books Search YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok x. Siamese style A 2wd head was bolted in Escort Mk1 Race Inside for the time being Escort Mk1 Race Inside to that was joined a beautifully fabricated tubular exhaust manifold, which was in-turn mated with the gen2 version of the Garrett GTXRS. Tech Spec: Mk1 Escort race car Body: Group 4-spec Mk1 Escort, bubble-arches, gusseted, drilled front panel, quarter bumpers. Frozen White Engine: 2. Rear — AVO three-way adjustable coil-overs, six-linked Brakes: Front — AP Racing four-pot callipers. Rear — AP Racing two-pot callipers. Bias pedal box, hydraulic handbrake Wheels and tyres: 9×15 inch front and 10×15 inch rear Revolution 8 Spoke Classic Rally wheels, with Avon ZZS tyres Interior: Stripped, roll-cage, Stack speedo, tacho and auxiliary gauges, AIM digital dash and controller, carbon fibre bucket seats, carbon fibre door cards, detachable OMP Alcantara wheel. Share this post: Share on X Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn. Matt Bell Digital Content Editor. You may also like But the more you dig into this build, the more it all makes perfect sense… by Matt Bell. by Matt Bell.
This drivetrain seamlessly merges the revered history of the Mk1 RS with modern drivability, promising an experience that honors its iconic lineage. In a stroke of good luck, Gert had an Escort-bodied rolling chassis in his workshop at the exact time Ray called him and a deal was done. Engineered to withstand some of the harshest environments, the Escort emerged as the perfect rally machine, showcasing Ford's innovation and resilience. It's about creating a car that not only looks back at its heritage but also drives forward into a new era of Peak Analogue® performance. More Information. Designed with a weight distribution and MacPherson front struts, it delivers exceptional steering response and front-end grip.
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Straight rot free shell fully built from the ground up, painted yellow throughout with green stripe This road legal Mk1 Escort race car, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was in father and son, Vince and Jake Falzon's blood If You Know Tiaan You Would Know He Love's Rotary Engines and he has had a fair share of Rotary Powered Cars from Race Cars To Street Cars Learn more about Ford Escort Mk1 Historic Rally Car on Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online Can easily be converted to a historic rally car.The new Escort Mk1 RS captures the unmistakable spirit of the past, enhanced for the present with refined touches that boost performance and reliability. The suspension geometry, meticulously optimised within the original hardpoint envelope of the Escort Mk1, enhances stability and control for a confident and engaging driving experience. Ray says that quite a lot of work was involved in making the fibreglass body looked like time-worn metal. The principle demand had came from dealers interested in marketing a car almost as fast as the RS, but much more civilised on the road, with a luxury interior and a far simpler, mass-produced powertrain. Race suede steering wheel Gartrac world cup cross memeber High ratio steering rack FIA Recaro race seat FIA Sparco HANS 6 point harness Compomotive Group-4 wheels 1 damaged. These sizes strike a perfect balance between respecting the original design ethos and meeting modern performance standards. But the more you dig into this build, the more it all makes perfect sense…. Bias pedal box, hydraulic handbrake Wheels and tyres: 9×15 inch front and 10×15 inch rear Revolution 8 Spoke Classic Rally wheels, with Avon ZZS tyres Interior: Stripped, roll-cage, Stack speedo, tacho and auxiliary gauges, AIM digital dash and controller, carbon fibre bucket seats, carbon fibre door cards, detachable OMP Alcantara wheel. Eight cc injectors in a siamese set-up were responsible for providing enough fuel whilst an RS inlet plenum with spacer was being fed the cooled charge air thanks to an Airtec intercooler up-front — well as cool as you can get charge air in the Mediterranean, anyway. Prior to the official launch, The Ford competitions department at Boreham had began exploring alternatives to the Lotus-Cortina as competitors began to outpace competitive Fords. Group 4-spec Mk1 Escort, bubble-arches, gusseted, drilled front panel, quarter bumpers. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. He prepared everything ready for paint, before his brother, Simon was entrusted to give it a beautiful coat of Frozen white; Vince being Vince still wanted to do as much as he could himself and he ended up spraying the interior himself. Without modern driving aids such as power steering, ABS, or traction control, the Mk1 RS offers an unfiltered, analogue experience that focuses on driver engagement. A stock Ford 2. Notify me when this product is in stock. This engine pairs with a five-speed dogleg gearbox for direct engagement and perfectly balanced gear ratios. You may also like The deep-dish, three-spoke steering wheel offers tactile feedback, fostering a direct connection between the driver and machine. Allow Cookies. Rear — AP Racing two-pot callipers. Powered by GDPR Cookie Compliance. For those seeking an engine with motorsport DNA, the road-tuned 2. Every detail has been painstakingly analysed and yet still manages to retain the form and feel of this iconic design, while incorporating high-quality technological advancements that respect its heritage. Every detail has been crafted to meet modern tolerances, achieving a seamless blend of heritage and innovation. We use cookies to make your experience better. The Perfect Christmas Gift. Putting the power to the wheels is a Type 9 Ford 5-speed gearbox running a lightweight flywheel with double dowel pins, a 4-puk copper button clutch and a custom Driveline Technologies propshaft running into a locked M75 Ford Cortina diff. Share this post: Share on X Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn. The Ford Escort Mk1 RS is engineered for precision and performance, embodying its RS heritage with an uncompromising focus on dynamic ride and handling. South African Ensure wheels in a 13×9-inch fitment feature at all four corners, hiding a disc brake upgrade front and rear. Strictly Necessary Cookies Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Enable All Reject All Save Changes. Boreham Motorworks offers customers two distinct engine choices that celebrate the Ford RS legacy while integrating modern engineering.
