World Cup Rally Car FEV 2J Mk1 Escort RS1600

World Cup Rally Car FEV 2J Mk1 Escort RS1600

This very rare car, built from a genuine RS1600, has been a rally car all of its life, rallying in the 1970s. In 1999, it was reprepared for another adventure, stripped to a shell, and sent to Gartrac for upgrades similar to the World Cup rally Escorts from 1970.

Historical Significance

The car is a nod to the original FEV 2H and other FEV cars which Ford Motor Co. entered in the World Cup rally in 1970. The London to Sydney rally in 2000 was the goal, a 34-day event covering 16,000 kilometers through 15 countries.

Features

• Integrated roll cage with bars from the roof to the tops of the front wings
• Lowered boot floor for two spare wheels
• Air intake on the roof for hot countries
• Signature bull bars and additional roll cage
• Individual rear lights for simplicity during events

Technical Specifications

• 1800cc all steel dry sumped Kent engine by Anderson race engines
• Thick wall AX block, narrow journal steel crank and steel rods
• Rally spec cylinder head and full dry sump system
• Competition clutch, 5-speed ZF gearbox with dog-leg 1st gear
• Gartrac fully floating Atlas axle with 5.1 LSD
• Suspension upgrades with Bilstein dampers, coil over & leaf springs on the rear, 5 linked
• AP Racing 4 pot front brakes, disc brakes on the rear, hydraulic hand brake and bias pedal box
• Large premier fuel tank in the boot with twin fillers on the rear pillars, twin pumps and filters
• Heavy duty cross member, sump guards, diff guard, etc.

Interior

• Lightweight Kevlar seats with quick-release fasteners
• Lightweight windows and slide system
• Twin cowl dash with auxiliary gauges and stack dash
• Trip meter, intercom system, and headsets

Wheels

Option to take the car on 13” mag Minilite wheels or 15” Minilite wheels.

Condition

I am amazed at the condition this car is still in; the floors and structural condition are very good. After the rally in 2000, the car was given a fresh coat of paint on the outside only and parked up for many years. More recently, various service work has been completed such as new brake/clutch cylinders, oils, gaskets, etc., to keep the car ready to use. It drives very well.

Investment Opportunity

This is a very special little car. It is doubtful the original FEV World Cup cars will ever come to the market for sale, making this the next best thing. It is sensibly priced at £55,000, offering a solid investment. May consider a part exchange if at a sensible price.

Contact Information

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