Some time back Ford announced that it would be getting in on the restomod game (original article at this link). Ford enlisted the services of Boreham Motorworks to go down this road. Today, the Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition was unvelied. It is the latest from the company, following on from the Mk1 Escort Continumod that was shown towards the latter part of last year (original article at this link).

In 1968, Alan Mann Racing transformed the humble Ford Escort Mk1 into a dominant force in the world of motorsport. The gold and red Escort Mk1 dominated the British Saloon Car Championship in 1968 and 1969 on behalf of Ford Motor Company. Six decades later, the Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition writes the next chapter in the story with 24 examples earmarked for production with official continuation chassis numbers.

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My father always believed that the key to success in motorsport was an unrelenting pursuit of precision engineering, innovation and the constant obsession of lightweight solutions. The Alan Mann 68 Edition is a testament to that philosophy, capturing the spirit of the original in every detail. To bring this car back to life is a privilege—and one we have undertaken with the utmost respect for its heritage
– Henry Mann, managing director of Alan Mann Racing

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Brand New Classic

The Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition design brings back the iconic bubble arches and the instantly recognisable red and gold livery of the original racecar. The wider arches were necessary to accommodate wider wheels and unique suspension. Group 5 allowed for up to 10-inch rear wheels and up to 8,5-inch front wheels. This widened stance launched thousands of replicas all over the world, including sunny SA.

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Beating Heart

Boreham Motorworks fits each car with 1,8-litre twin cam engine, developed to FIA historic regulations to deliver an authentic period-correct racing experience. This power unit produces 150 kW of power and is paired with a four-speed gearbox. The modern racer has a dry weight of 795 kg.

The car rides on unique sliding joint MacPherson strut suspension up front. This is paired with Koni 2-way adjustable coilover dampers. Adjustable, rose-jointed lower arms allow for fine-tuned suspension geometry, optimising performance for historic racing competition. At the rear, the car utilises a rigid axle with a Watts linkage mounted under the differential case.

The braking system consists of solid discs with a 254 mm diameter at the front and solid discs measuring 245 mm at the rear. The wheels are period-correct Electron magnesium-style, now in flow-formed aluminium, with 13×8 front alloys and 13×9 rears.