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FORD ESCORT WRC – FIA HISTORIC TECHNICAL PASSPORT

KG Motorsport are proud to offer this exceptional Ford Escort WRC, originally constructed by Mellors Elliot Motorsport from a genuine Ford Motorsport Escort WRC bodyshell for customer competition.

Mellors Elliot Motorsport were one of Ford Motorsport’s leading satellite teams during the Escort WRC era, building and preparing a number of highly successful customer World Rally Cars.

First competing in 1999 and campaigned in period by Neale Dougan, the car retains its original MSA Competition Logbook and is accompanied by an outstanding collection of original competition and technical documentation.

Most significantly, the car was issued with a full FIA Historic Technical Passport in 2026. The HTP represents the car as a 2000 Ford Escort WRC Evolution and remains valid until 10 January 2036.

This current FIA HTP is a major asset, providing the car with long-term eligibility for prestigious FIA Historic competition and events across Europe, subject to individual event regulations.

DOCUMENTATION AND PROVENANCE

Original MSA Competition Logbook

FIA Historic Technical Passport issued in 2026

FIA HTP valid until 10 January 2036

Original Ford Motorsport / Boreham roll-cage certificate

Complete FIA HTP dossier and supporting technical documentation

Original V5 Registration Certificate

Documented period competition history beginning in 1999

PERIOD COMPETITION HISTORY

The Escort first appeared in competition during the 1999 season with Neale Dougan at the Lurgan Park Rally.

The car subsequently enjoyed a successful period competition career, including overall podium finishes and recorded stage victories.

Following its retirement from active competition in Ireland in 2005, the Escort remained a cherished collector’s car, making only a single guest appearance at Rallylegend, where it was demonstrated by former Ford works driver and 1993 Rallye Sanremo winner Gianfranco Cunico.

The car later underwent an extensive restoration and rebuild by D-Max in Italy, completed in anticipation of its future eligibility for FIA Historic competition. Detailed photographic and video records of this work are available to serious prospective purchasers and demonstrate the craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the car.

Further specialist mechanical work was entrusted to Oppliger Motorsport, recognised as leading Ford Cosworth experts. Oppliger rebuilt the car’s engine and also carried out the transmission rebuilds.

FIA HISTORIC SPECIFICATION

Ford Escort WRC Evolution 2000 specification

FIA World Rally Car Evolution, up to 2000 Historic category

Documented Period K specification

Ford Cosworth 1998cc turbocharged engine

FIA Historic Technical Passport issued by ACI Sport in 2026

FIA HTP valid until 10 January 2036

Original Ford Motorsport / Boreham welded-in roll cage

CURRENT SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Driver and co-driver Sparco Circuit II FIA competition seats

FIA 8855-1999 homologated

Seats valid until 2030

Driver and co-driver Sparco six-point FHR harnesses

FIA 8853-2016 homologated

Harnesses valid until 2030

FIA-approved Antincendio Cesare plumbed-in fire-suppression system

Manufactured and placed into service in June 2025

Next inspection due June 2027

Antincendio Cesare 2kg ABC handheld fire extinguisher

Manufactured and placed into service in June 2025

Inspection current until June 2027

WITA FIA FT3 fuel cell

Manufactured in 2025

Valid until 2030

PERIOD-CORRECT EQUIPMENT

Full Ford Escort WRC bonnet lamp pod

Matching period-correct corner lamp pods

Original Ford Motorsport dash controls and switch panels

A RARE OPPORTUNITY

Ford Escort WRCs with genuine period competition history, their original MSA Competition Logbook and a newly issued FIA Historic Technical Passport seldom become available.

This car combines documented period history, an extensive restoration and rebuild by D-Max in Italy, specialist engine and transmission work by Oppliger Motorsport, current long-dated FIA safety equipment and Historic eligibility through to 2036.

Few Escort WRCs combine original competition documentation, current FIA Historic certification and such a carefully documented restoration. Whether destined for prestigious historic rallies, demonstration events or a significant private collection, this car represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an authentic example of one of Ford’s most iconic World Rally Cars.

Further technical information, restoration records, competition history and detailed photographs are available to serious prospective purchasers.

Worldwide shipping can be arranged.

Price and further information available upon request.

To discuss the car, call or WhatsApp Kieron at KG Motorsport:

+44 7710 564544