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For Sale FORD ESCORT XR3 Group 1 Touring Car

Stunning paint scheme, with a show car finish, built from a rust free shell, strengthened in all the right places. Most successful MK3 Escort currently racing in historic motorsport.

Most recently raced in the HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy at Castle Combe in September 2024 and Silverstone in October, finishing with 2 Class Podiums respectively. Giant killing capabilities in adverse weather conditions. 2023 Results include a 2nd in class at the Oulton Park Gold Cup and a 3rd in class at the CTCRC Super Touring Power Brands Hatch meeting. 2nd in class at the Snetterton round of CTCRC Pre 83 Group 1 Championship.

Races started and finished

CTCRC Brands Hatch GP, 2x 15 minute Races

HRDC GMT Oulton Park, 1x 45 minute Race

CTCRC Snetterton, 2x 15 minute Races

CTCRC Donington Park, 2x 15 minute Races

HRDC Castle Combe, 1x 45 minute Race

HRDC Silverstone GP, 1x 45 minute Race

The Specification of the car includes:

·      1.6 CVH - Blueprinted, Lightened and Balanced, built for endurance racing.

·      Custom Race Airbox

·      4-2-1 Steel Tubular Exhaust Manifold

·      Enlarged Capacity & Baffled Sump

·      RS Turbo Gearbox

·      Motorsport LSD 

·      RS Turbo Rear Anti Roll Bar / Lower Wishbone Setup

·      Race Quick Shift Gear Linkage / Custom Gear Stick

·      Paddle Clutch & Lightweight Flywheel

·      Fully Polybushed Suspension

·      Adjustable LEDA Shocks Front & Rear (Serviceable by GAZ Shocks)

·      32 Litre Fuel Tank

·      Malpassi Filter King / Fuel Pressure Regulator

·      Electric Fuel Pump (Switched)

·      Electric Fan (Switched)

·      BG Racing Steering Boss

·      OMP Suede Leather Steering Wheel

·      Quaife Quick Steering Rack

·      Quaife Gear Knob

·      Polycarbonate Side Windows, Glass Front & Rear

·      Motamec Foot Rest & Platform

·      Longacre Convex Rear View Mirror

·      Vitaloni Door Mirrors on Custom Mounts

·      Racetec Water Temp & Oil Pressure Gauges

·      PD Fire Extinguisher 4.25 Litre, 6 Nozzle, 15 Year Life.

·      Ferodo DS3000 Brake Pads

·      Driveshafts Rebuilt in 2023

·      Toyo R888R 195/50/15 Tyres

·      4 x RS1600i/S1 RS Turbo 7 Spoke 15” Wheels

·      4 x 15” Alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport 3s (Wet Tyres)

·      **Tillet Seat Not Included, will be sold with a Sparco Corsa, we have other bigger seats available.

Price £19,995

We also have a  Group 1 Escort RS1600i for sale, see my other listings, https://www.racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/146743/ford-escort-rs1600i-group-1-touring-car

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