Historic rally car with pedigree. This 1979 Ford Escort Mk2 was built to FIA Group IV specifications (homologation expired) and has successfully participated in a wide range of historic rally events, including:
- 5x Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique
- Historic Acropolis Rally
- Additional events in Poland and Romania
It’s an authentic, proven, rally-ready machine — ideal for collectors or competitors in regularity and historic events.
Technical Specification
Engine: 2.0L Pinto, forged Burton pistons
**Carburetion:**Twin Weber 45 DCOE
**Exhaust:**Ashley competition system
Gearbox: Close-ratio, short-shift competition gearbox
Differential: Limited-slip (LSD)
Steering: Quick-ratio rack
Fuel System:
Twin electric fuel pumps
Lightweight aluminium fuel tank
Ignition:
Dual electronic ignition systems
Cockpit adjustment available
Chassis & Braking
Body: Reinforced to original FIA Group IV homologation sheet (expired)
Roll Cage: Full FIA-spec multi-point cage
Brakes:
AP Racing vented discs front and rear
Adjustable front/rear brake bias from cockpit
Rally Equipment
- Competition seats with 4-point harnesses
- Stilo intercom system with two headsets
- Tripmaster
- Fire extinguishing system
- Rally dashboard with auxiliary instruments
- Hella spotlights front-mounted
History & Documentation
- 5x Monte Carlo Historique
- Historic Acropolis Rally
- Multiple events in Poland and Romania
- Comes with FIVA Identity Card
- Registered in Romania – export-ready
- Mechanically sound, always maintained and garage-kept
- Rally exterior with authentic wear from use, not a show car restoration
Condition
Starts instantly, runs reliably, and handles sharply.
Built and maintained as a real competition car, not just a replica or display item.
Perfect for historic regularity rallies or serious collectors of competition-ready classics.