Not Sold (Est: £150,000 - £200,000)
The ex-John Fitzpatrick 1971 Ford Escort RS1600 Group 2 FIA Competition Saloon
United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 146
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Ford Escort RS1600 is a Group 2 FIA Competition Saloon with significant racing history, originally built by Broadspeed Engineering for John Fitzpatrick. Following a detailed restoration completed in 2022, it is now in outstanding condition and ready for historic race series.
Condition
9
The car is described as beautifully restored and in outstanding condition. The restoration was completed in 2022 and included extensive work, a new engine, and concours quality paintwork. It presents in very smart condition in every area.
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Manual
Transmission:
BB49KM02275
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
MEV 34J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Ford works car built for John Fitzpatrick • Originally built by Broadspeed Engineering • Significant in-period racing history • 1971 British Saloon Car Championship front runner • Long-term highly detailed restoration completed in 2022 (bills available) • Beautifully restored and in outstanding condition • Very large history file including an illustrated photobook • V5C Registration Certificate In early 1971 Ford Motor Company commissioned Ralph Broad's Broadspeed Engineering to build a competitive Escort race car for John Fitzpatrick's assault on the 1971 British Saloon Car Championship.
Ford provided 'MEV 34J', an RS1600 road car registered on 5th April 1971.
The Ford Cosworth BDA 16-valve engine from the RS1600 was bored out to 1,700c (later 1,800cc) and received dry-sump lubrication and Lucas mechanical fuel injection.
Transmission duties were handled by a ZF five-speed 'dogleg' gearbox.
Sponsored by Castrol Motor Oils and entered by Team Broadspeed Castrol, the Escort carrie...
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£20,100
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£54,672
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£83,250
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