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£74,250
1972 Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 BDA
United Kingdom • 25 Aug 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This right-hand drive RS1600 was originally delivered to a Ford Motor Company director and later restored to its 1973 RAC International Rally specification. Featuring a rebuilt 1600 BDA engine producing 171bhp, factory flared arches, and Cibie spot lamps, it presents a rare opportunity for collectors.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a complete restoration to original specification by Neil Twyman Racing and has been maintained and lightly used since. The interior is in very good order, and the engine was rebuilt by DTW Engines with dyno results of 171bhp. However, it's not in perfect 'Pristine' condition as it has been used and maintained since restoration.
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Reg Number:
SVN 943K
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RHD
Originally delivered to a director of Ford Motor Company in America, this right hand drive car was ordered at the same time as his GT40.
The car was purchased and imported from Alabama in 2007 and entrusted to Neil Twyman Racing to carry out a complete restoration of the car back to original specification.
Apparently it competed on the 1973 RAC International Rally running as number #14 so the decision was made to return it to this specification and finish.
The extensive history file details all these works, and viewing of the impressive file is recommended.
Completed in 2008/9.
The original 1600 BDA engine was rebuilt by DTW Engines and, running on Weber 40 DCOEs, the accompanying dyno print-out shows an impressive 171bhp at 7000 rpm.
The car features original factory flared arches and two period Cibie Super Oscar spot lamps.
The interior is in very good order.
It was used at the 2011 Goodwood Revival Ford of Britain Centenary celebrations and no doubt there is video footage o...
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£20,100
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£54,672
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£106,875
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