1968 Ford Escort Mk1 Twin Cam Works Rally Evocation
A genuine October 1968 Ford Escort Twin Cam, one of only 883 produced for homologation, this car was campaigned in clubman-level rally events across southern England from 1968 to 1973 before undergoing an eight-year, ground-up restoration to authentic in-period Works specification. It now carries a Trevor Morris-built 2-litre alloy-block dry-sump Ford/Cosworth BDG engine producing 230bhp, a Martin Jones ZF five-speed gearbox, and disc-braked Atlas rear axle. Its livery faithfully replicates the 1969 Circuit of Ireland-winning Escort Twin Cam driven by Roger Clark.
Ownership
- 2018-02-23Auction saleSold £58,000 (≈ $73K)
- 1968 → 1973Early clubman rally owner(s), South of Englandpartial documentation
The car was used in clubman-level rally events predominantly in the south of England during this period.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownVendor who commissioned restorationpartial documentation
This owner oversaw the entire eight-year restoration project to the highest possible standard and used the car sparingly at selected historic events after completion. Three box files of original receipts, invoices, and photographic restoration records accompany the car.
Competition
- —Clubman rallyingClubman rally events, South of England
The car was actively campaigned in clubman-level events predominantly across southern England between 1968 and 1973.
- —Donington International Historic Festival
Post-restoration demonstration appearance; car used very sparingly since completion.
- —Oulton Park Gold Cup
Post-restoration motorsport demonstration appearance.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive eight-year rebuild to authentic in-period Works rally car specification, executed to an exemplary standard with no compromise on time or cost. All period features were faithfully reproduced.
Restoration was commissioned and overseen by the vendor. Full photographic record of the work and all original invoices are retained in three box files.
- —Engine rebuildTrevor Morris
Installation of a Trevor Morris-built 2-litre alloy-block dry-sump Ford/Cosworth BDG engine rated at 230bhp, featuring a steel crank, L1 and BD3 camshafts, twin Weber 45 DCOE carburettors, and a Tony Law three-piece exhaust manifold.
Engine fitted as part of the restoration to Works rally specification.
- —MechanicalMartin Jones
Fitting of a homologated heavy-duty ZF five-speed gearbox built by Martin Jones and a disc-braked Atlas rear axle.
Carried out as part of the broader Works-specification restoration.
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