Fully rebuilt 1975cc cast aluminum block Cosworth BDG engine; original Ford Escort Mexico bodyshell; Custom Cages safety cage; Martin Jones-prepared ZF five-speed gearbox; Monit trip GPS meter; Motorsport UK Vehicle PassportHere is something rather special.

This exceptionally well-prepared 1971 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 Historic Rally Car has been the subject of a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration and build, resulting in a highly competitive machine that is ready for immediate historic rally use.Built around an original Ford Escort Mexico bodyshell, the shell was stripped back to bare metal before being meticulously prepared and refinished in iconic Ermine White.

The underside has been protected with a colour-coded Raptor seal coating, while a professionally installed Custom Cages historic roll cage provides both safety and rigidity for competition use.Power comes from a freshly rebuilt 2.0-litre Cosworth BDG engine featuring the highly desirable cast aluminium block and breathing ...