Ford Escort MkII Historic 2.0 BDG

Ford Escort MkII Historic 2.0 BDG

• Built to a very high FIA Historic standard
• Originally supplied as a fresh, zero-use build – now used on just two rallies only
• Since completion, the car has covered approximately 320 competitive stage kilometres in total
• Supplied with FIA HRVIF (Historic Rally Vehicle Identity Form) issued by Motorsport UK
• Eligible for national and international historic rally competition
• A very fresh, low-use example with all the benefit of a new build, but without the wait

Competition Use Since Build

• The car has now been used on just two events:
• Event 1: 255 stage km completed
• Event 2: 65.00 stage km completed
• Total competitive stage mileage since build: including event test approx. 360 km
• This means the car remains an exceptionally fresh example, with only minimal rally use since completion.

Engine & Transmission

• Latest nicasil block / low-friction Sherwood BDG 2.0L
• Engine built by Sherwood Engines
• ZF 5-speed gearbox
• AP twin paddle clutch, hydraulic system
• Custom-fabricated stainless manifold by Edwards Motorsport
• Full stainless-steel exhaust system

Driveline

• F/F Atlas axle
• Single-piece prop shaft

Suspension & Brakes

• Bilstein suspension front & rear
• AP Monte Carlo front calipers & discs
• AP rear calipers & discs

Chassis & Fabrication

• Shell fabricated to FIA Historic standard by an R.E.D. Motorsport Technician
• Custom Cages latest Historic Spec roll cage
• Exhaust tunnel fabrication
• Gartrac alloy sump guard
• Full underbody protection

Fuel & Lubrication

• Alloy fuel tank & dry sump tank
• Twin fuel pumps

Electrical

• Professional competition wiring loom
• Wired for triple spot lamps
• Brantz International 3 Pro trip meter

Safety Equipment

Seats

• Driver seat: Atech NORTH FIA 8855-1999 Homologation CS.247.11 Serial 010 833 Valid to end of 2030
• Co-driver seat: Atech NORTH FIA 8855-1999 Homologation CS.247.11 Serial 011 163 Valid to end of 2030

Harnesses

• Driver belts: Atech FHR harness FIA 8853-2016 Homologation SH.102.24-T-6 Serial AS469698 Valid to end of 2030
• Co-driver belts: Atech FHR harness FIA 8853-2016 Homologation SH.102.24-T-6 Serial AS469966 Valid to end of 2030

Fire Equipment

• Plumbed-in extinguisher: Lifeline Zero 360 plumbed-in fire system Serviced 09/2023 Next service due 09/2025
• Handheld extinguisher: Lifeline Foam Spray, 2.4L AFFF, 12 bar

Competition Equipment

• EVO Corse QuickJack
• Milwaukee FUEL nut gun
• Professionally fabricated nut gun retainer by RED Motorsport

Authenticity & Period Detail

• Built with close attention to period-correct historic detail, including the proper Brantz International 3 Pro trip meter with sun shade and co-driver reset button.
• This is not just a modern interpretation of a historic Escort, but a carefully considered and correctly specified build.

Safety & Certification

• Comes with Motorsport UK Historic Safety Cage Certificate
• Roll cage constructed by Custom Cages to Appendix K standard
• Final build prepared in a workshop led by a technician whose work includes four Roger Albert Clark Rally-winning historic Escorts.

Condition

• Fresh, very low-use historic Escort
• Used on only two rallies since build
• Approx. 360 stage km total from new build
• HRVIF issued and valid