Brand new, turnkey, Mk1&2 Escorts

[Rallye Sport]

Well they've been making complete MK1 & 2 Escort bodyshells in the UK for a while now.

https://www.motorsport-tools.com/bra...nags1tvosqhh12

So I suppose these were the next evolution.

https://mst-cars.com/mk2-ultimate-rally-car/

Available in a few specs Touring, Fast road, Group 4 and Group 4 ultimate. They come with a recognized vin number and are road registerable in the UK.
Engine options range from BDG/Cosworth, 2.5 Duratec up to a 330+hp Millington.

Gearboxes are also optional from 5spd H-pattern to a sequential 6spd.

Multi link rear suspension and brake packages are also optional.

The prices are eyewatering but with the UK club rallying scene as big as it is no doubt these will sell.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

Well they've been making complete MK1 & 2 Escort bodyshells in the UK for a while now.

https://www.motorsport-tools.com/bra...nags1tvosqhh12

So I suppose these were the next evolution.

https://mst-cars.com/mk2-ultimate-rally-car/

Available in a few specs Touring, Fast road, Group 4 and Group 4 ultimate. They come with a recognized vin number and are road registerable in the UK.
Engine options range from BDG/Cosworth, 2.5 Duratec up to a 330+hp Millington.

Gearboxes are also optional from 5spd H-pattern to a sequential 6spd.

Multi link rear suspension and brake packages are also optional.

The prices are eyewatering but with the UK club rallying scene as big as it is no doubt these will sell.

That's a great looking reproduction., yeah agree on the cost at 25 000 + pounds
Pity we couldn't see some Aussie re makes popping up next. Yeah, yeah we know before anyone answers with the wouldn't pass ADR.

[Vesper Martini]

Love the Mk1 in castrol colours, but those prices wow

[ford71V8]

Have always loved those Minilite rims and they look no better than on an Escort

[prktkljokr]

When you think of what it would cost to do a second hand Escort to this spec and finish, like buying a second hand car, have someone repairing rust, seam welding, fitting a cage, full in and out paint job, repro parts etc, $50,000 would be even cheap for their painted shell.

I think they are very reasonably priced for what you get for your $$

[roKWiz]

Don't know but I wonder if it will effect the second hand price of Escorts over there.

[Wretched]

A MK1 Fast Road and Track package with the optional 2.5L Millington Diamond Engine is a very tasty proposition.

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Don't know but I wonder if it will effect the second hand price of Escorts over there.

They’d probably go up, it’s not often a collectible devalues.

Say there was a repro XY sedan offered. Would it depress the current market? I can’t imagine why. If anything, it might result in non-sedans being partially rebodied, like the Eleanorisation of Mustangs.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

They’d probably go up, it’s not often a collectible devalues.

Say there was a repro XY sedan offered. Would it depress the current market? I can’t imagine why. If anything, it might result in non-sedans being partially rebodied, like the Eleanorisation of Mustangs.

Sort of what got me thinking, funny you mention older Mustangs as they don't seem to command high prices like an older Falcons lately maybe due to numbers produced.
32 Ford roadster repro shells haven't effected the original steel however stuff like 57 Chevy repro body shells are another thing.

[Sonny_Jim]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Don't know but I wonder if it will effect the second hand price of Escorts over there.

Apropos of nothing, but this happened in the pinball world a few times. Certain titles were 'remade' 20 years later. It did affect original prices slightly, but not so much anyone got upset.

You have to bear in mind that the people buying the repro probably wouldn't have bought a original that needed fixing up, so it doesn't really 'steal' too much of the 2nd hand market. There's plenty of rich guys who want to buy toys, but they don't want a 25yr old machine that breaks down all the time.

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by prktkljokr

When you think of what it would cost to do a second hand Escort to this spec and finish, like buying a second hand car, have someone repairing rust, seam welding, fitting a cage, full in and out paint job, repro parts etc, $50,000 would be even cheap for their painted shell.

I think they are very reasonably priced for what you get for your $$

dont get me wrong I love these cars but $69000 pounds to $95,000 pounds is like $125K to $170K AUD

There's what looks to be an original 1970 Twin Cam on carsales for $85K one maybe a replica in better nick for $65K

sure it wont be as quick but there a lot of change left over

[simon varley]

there's a few new bodies in SA being built up.

[GasoLane]

Could I have one with round headlights, split bumpers, minilites and a Twink engine please

[Citroënbender]

A what motor?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twink_(gay_slang)

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

A what motor?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twink_(gay_slang)

Orrite, now try Twink Engine in Mr Google......

"Ford began to call the engine the "Lotus-Ford Twin Cam". The engine is also known informally as the "Lotus TC" or the "Twink".

[marty351]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

A what motor?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twink_(gay_slang)

It's the one that comes with a leaky rear seal.

[oldel]

Can't you buy a cobra or gt40 kit for less?
Way overpriced to me, but then again I'm not their targeted buyer. Wealthy people like toys and are willing to pay for them, so good on someone making all the chassis and other parts for a long dead (previously dirt cheap and not special) ford. There's a market out there, haven't some racers and celebs named the escort as their favourite car?
E: Didn't Greg Murphy spend stupid amounts restoring one recently?

Maybe one day I'll have that much spare cash and maybe someone will remake some other classic car I love so much that I would actually would pay that kind of money for.

[Wretched]

Jonny Smith just did an episode of Late Brake with the company

These look like a lot of fun.

[Polyal]

Well its the way of the future, same with the 105 Alfa's the prices have gone mental.

You wouldnt get a standard 2 door in decent nik for under $20k these days, let alone a properly modded one.

[Rallye Sport]

Nice nod to Ari Vatanen @5:24

Interesting he mentioned potential for EV resto mods, the humble Escort could live on for some time yet.