Ford Escort Mk2 2door Rally Car

*currently fitted race motor not included in sale - can be negotiated if required* For sale is my Mk 2 2 door rally car. I built this car from a very good condition shell in the late 90's in order to compete in the NSW and ACT Rally Series. It has been lots of fun to drive and competitive, but I have now moved on. It has a valid CAMS logbook and the current body has done 7 rallies. This Escort has got lots of good bits and is an ideal starting point to get into rallying, or other forms of motorsport. Selling way below replacement cost with many rare go-fast escort race parts. The car last competed in the 2011 NATCAP rally in Canberra where it finished first in class. The engine currently fitted is a fully worked 11:1 compression race motor and is not included in the current auction, however can be made available by negotiation if reqiured. The car currently for auction comes comes with at least 2 (I think 3) spare 2lt motors. I have been told one of them is a running motor but I have not checked personally. The second is the motor from the blue car pictured, however has been stored in the open and will either need a complete rebuild or may be good for the head and cam. The third motor (if I still have it - havent checked in a while) is a smokey stocker and has also been stored in the open and will need a full rebuilt or use for parts. All parts currently bolted to the motor are not included in the current auction - i.e. radiator, oil cooler, carbs, altinator, starter, clutch etc. Extractors and exhaust go with the car but exhaust is in pretty average condition from being rallied. What is included is: Shell
Rust free 2 door shell (NOT RS2000)
Only 7 events from new build.
Overall good condition for a rally car due to relatively few competitive k's.
CAMS logbook
Neat Rod Kilby roll cage - 7 point cage including diagnal on main hoop, intrusion bars and a harness bar
Seam welded, Rally electrical loom and guages, fuel line runs in cabin. Race bucket seats and 4 point harnesses (one should probably be replaced) Gearbox:
Quaife close ratio ‘Rocket Box’. Straight cut gears, syncro engagement (needs rebuild/syncros are very average)
Aluminium bellhousing
Hydraulic clutch (no more melted escort clutch cables!)
Quaife rose jointed shift leaver
Quaife billet top plate
Single piece tailshaft

Diff
From a Ford Fiera (Indonesian light truck)
Was a popular Aussie conversion for escorts built in the early late 70’s/ early 80’s
Very strong
LSD 5.1:1 ratio
Rebuilt 3 events ago by ACT Diff Doctor

Front Suspension
Capri front struts (stronger hubs/axle and bigger bearings)
‘Upside down’ bilsteins, valved 260/60. Rebuilt 7 events ago
Double width anti-roll bar mounts
Quickrack
New nolothane bushes
World Cup X member and engine mounts, with additional plating
Shimmed anti-roll bar for castor adjustment
Bolt on steering arms
Solid steering knuckle
Aluminium bash plate

Rear Suspension
Bilsteins (7 events old still in good condition)
Additional main leaf spring
Comes with 2 link kit (not installed, needs bushes) Diff housing has been setup professionaly to run a small amount of negative camber

Wheels and tyres
Comes with a stack of 13 and 14' rims.
Near new 195x65x14 Dunlops x 2
2 x BRAND NEW Dunlop 61’s! (14 inch)
Misc other 13' rally tyres of varying condition

Brakes
Pedal box – adjustable bias
Vented fronts (group 1)
2 pot front callipers
Rear disks
Custom hydrolic handbrake
Braided brake lines
Rear brake line runs in cabin

Large spares package to go with car including panels, doors, front cut, glass, and lots of other bits and pieces etc. As this is a competition vehicle there is the potential for difference in opinion in what consititutes a suitable description of its condition, and as such your inspection is recommended. Remember bid to buy not to inspect. The car currently needs a small amount of work to be race ready (apart from fitment of a new motor). This will include a couple of minor electrical things (horn/indicators/park/headlights/new battery) as well as fitment of your own intercom and tripmeter. Please phone with any questions - Richard 0427 909 and then 651. Contact must be made within 3 days of auction finishing.

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