Description:

1971 Ford Escort Mexico (rep) Classic Race Car - # 122

Well developed and very reliable. Very versatile – suitable for, circuit racing, tarmac rally, tarmac hillclimbs e.t.c Predominantly used for circuit racing by current owner of 21 years.

Has been running in the New Zealand ERC Classic Race Series. NZ logbooks from 2000, results history and event programs from 2008.

Engine

Ford 1680cc 711m block, full race, running on AvGas with 11.8:1 compression ratio. 

Steel crank 

SAENZ forged conrods

Forged pistons 

Billet Camshaft – custom grind, similar to Kent 254

Solid rocker posts

2 x Dellorto DHLA40 carbs with trumpets and near new filter.

Engine fully balanced including flywheel and clutch

Custom made exhaust manifold with tuned lengths 4-2-1.

Crane electronic ignition

Autometer rev limiter

24 row oil cooler

Mk2 Cortina triple row radiator – NEVER runs hot.

Electric Fan 

Gearbox & Clutch

Ford type 9 (Sierra) with Tran-X heavy duty, straight cut, close ratio gearset. Rated for 280hp.

Powertrain twin plate clutch.

Sprocket flywheel, weighs 8 pounds

Diff
Ford English Axle 

Quaife LSD, 4.86 ratio. New CWP 3 meetings ago. 

Brakes

Dual line master cylinder, re-sleeved October 2018.

Hydraulic handbrake

Front:

2.8 Capri Vented rotors.

Ford M16 2 pot calipers, rebuilt with new pistons and seals October 2018.

Ferodo DS3000 pads (2 meetings old)

Ducting

Rear:

240mm solid rotors.

Ford Sierra Cosworth / Escort Cosworth single piston sliding calipers. Rebuilt October 2018

Ferodo DS2500 pads (2 meetings old)

Ducting

Suspension

Front:

Mk 1 V6 Capri struts

300lb springs

Koni adjustable shocks

Adjustable TCA’s.

Compression Struts (adjustable)

Sway bars – 4 different size / setup combinations. 

Rear:

Leaf springs – extra full length leaf added. 

Bilstein shocks

Rear sway bar – 2 different sizes

2 linked / anti tramp rods

Interior:

1 x Momo + 1 x Autosport seat

Fire extinguisher

3 inch, 6 point FIA harnesses. Valid until 2020

6 dial RS dash

Custom centre console housing Autometer gauges for Oil pressure and oil temperature. 

Large oil pressure warning light (50 pound switch).

Other:

Full 8 point rollcage, homologated by Motorsport New Zealand.

New Carter fuel pump, new Jegs fuel filter, new oil pump 3 meetings ago.

Foam filled fuel cell – capacity of 45 litres

Battery in the boot

Momo steering wheel

Genuine Ford RS alloys (13 x 6 inch) with Toyo R888 tyres. 1 x spare included (also Ford RS alloy).

Car weighs 920kg wet.

Spares included with the sale:

• 4.44 crownwheel and pinion
• 2 x axles with brand new bearings fitted
• Sway bars / anti roll bars (Front primary’s of 24mm and 20mm and a secondary of 20mm along with brackets to mount to either primary, rear 24mm and 18mm.
• Pair of front rotors – brand new old stock
• Miscellaneous brake pads front and rear, both standard and race compounds.
• Rear Seat squabs 

Assistance with shipping from New Zealand is available.