1973 Ford Escort RS1600

Renowned rally driver and collector who had the car professionally rebuilt in the mid-1990s as a replica of Roger Clark's RS 1600. The car remained unused in his collection until he sold it.

Competed in the inaugural MSA British Historic Rally Championship in 2000 and used the car on two further occasions in 2004 before placing it in dry storage until 2009.

Commissioned a full Safari-specification conversion intended for the 2011 London–Cape Town rally; after that event was cancelled the car has been kept in professional dry storage with no competitive use.

This was the inaugural season of the championship. The car competed throughout the series.

One of only two outings for the car after the 2000 championship season.

Final competitive use of the car before it entered dry storage.

Full professional rebuild configured as a competition car, replicating the specification of Roger Clark's works RS 1600 LVX 942J.

Carried out in the mid-1990s on behalf of Roy Cathcart.

Conversion to full Safari specification: shell converted to left-hand drive, Safari-spec roll cage fitted, long-range fuel tanks added, and full Safari-spec suspension installed by Gartac Engineering. Dansport oversaw the broader build including a 2.3-litre Pinto engine with forged internals, five-speed T9 helical close-ratio gearbox, fully floating rear axle, AP Racing vented disc brakes, electric power steering, Proflex suspension, adjustable pedal box, composite seats, roof rack, carbon roof scoop, and Safari bull-bar.

Work commissioned by the current vendor in preparation for the 2011 London–Cape Town rally, which was subsequently cancelled. Full specification and spares list available from the vendor.