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1980 Ford Escort GRP4 Tarmac Rally Car

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Highlights

  • Built to GRP4 tarmac rally specification
  • Ford Escort Cosworth big-turbo 200 block with ~1,000 miles since rebuild
  • Motorsport components throughout, including Wilwood, Bilstein, AP Racing, and Sabelt
  • Fully strengthened shell with Safety Device International roll-cage

The Appeal

The Mk2 Ford Escort is legendary for a reason. It remains one of the most revered platforms in British motorsport. In GRP4 tarmac specification with a Cosworth powerplant, we arrive at the sharp end of what this celebrated shell can deliver. This example has been built with serious intent and well-chosen components throughout.
At its heart sits a Ford Escort Cosworth big-turbo 200 block fed by a T34 turbo and managed by a P8 ECU running greys set, with just 1,000 miles covered since the engine was rebuilt. Power is delivered through an AP Racing clutch and TS Cosworth quick-shift gearbox, while a big alloy intercooler radiator combo and full stainless exhaust complete the drivetrain package. The rear end features a 48" Atlas axle with ZF limited-slip differential and Watts adjustable linkage, while the front suspension comprises Bilstein coilover shock absorbers, rose-jointed compression struts, and adjustable bottom arms. Braking is handled by Wilwood callipers and Tarox discs up front, with Cosworth callipers at the rear and a bias pedal box for fine-tuning balance.
The shell has been fully strengthened and fitted with a Safety Device International roll-cage, GRP4 fuel tank, and GRP4 firewall. Inside, the cockpit features Cobra Sebring Pro seats, Sabelt harnesses, RS gauges, a Revotec turbo gauge, and a Motamec steering wheel, with motorsport-style no-key starting. Finished in Ford Signal Green on 8Jx13 Revolution alloy wheels wearing DMACK Grippa and Kumho Ecsta rubber, and fitted with GRP4 tarmac alloy arches, this is a car built to be driven hard.
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Key Information

  • Mileage: 62,509 miles (indicated); the engine has reportedly covered ~1,000 miles since rebuild
  • Country of registration: United Kingdom
  • Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
  • Paperwork: offered with limited documentation

The Detail

  • Ford Escort Cosworth big-turbo 200 block with ~1,000 miles since rebuild
  • T34 turbo with P8 ECU running greys set
  • Big alloy intercooler radiator combo
  • AP Racing clutch
  • TS Cosworth quick-shift gearbox
  • Full stainless exhaust system
  • Rix Engineering steering rack with Rix power steering
  • GRP4 steering joint
  • Rose-jointed compression struts with adjustable bottom arms
  • Anti-roll bar fitted at the front
  • Bilstein coilover shock absorbers at the front, Gaz coilovers at the rear
  • Wilwood callipers and cylinders with Tarox discs and pads at the front
  • Cosworth callipers at the rear
  • BF Goodrich brake hoses throughout
  • Bias pedal box
  • 48" Atlas axle with ZF LSD and Watts adjustable linkage
  • Turreted GRP4 link boxes
  • 404 high-pressure fuel pump
  • Battery relocated to the boot
  • GRP4 fuel tank and GRP4 firewall
  • 8Jx13 Revolution alloy wheels
  • 225x45x13 DMACK Grippa tyres at the front, Kumho Ecsta at the rear
  • GRP4 tarmac alloy arches
  • Fully strengthened shell
  • Safety Device International roll-cage
  • RS gauges with RS pod and Revotec turbo gauge
  • Cobra Sebring Pro seats with Sabelt harnesses
  • Motamec steering wheel
  • Motorsport-style no-key starting (no keys supplied)
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Auction Details

  • Year1980
  • MakeFord
  • ModelEscort
  • ColourGreen
  • Odometer62,509 Miles
  • Engine size2000cc
  • TransmissionManual
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBangor
  • CountyGwynedd
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

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