1970 Ford Escort Mk.I RS1600
A 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 bodyshell (registration XKB 353J) converted in 2008 into an FIA Appendix K historic racing car, built to the specification of Vince Woodman — a noted British touring car driver who finished third overall in the 1973 BTCC. The car carries Woodman's distinctive Broadspeed VMW Motors livery and is equipped with a Ridgeway Engines-rebuilt 2.0 BDG unit, five-speed ZF gearbox, and full competition fittings. Used only once since its build, it retains FIA HTP papers.
Ownership
- 2018-02-23Auction saleEstimate £85,000 – £100,000
- Date unknownPrivate saleVince Woodmanpartial documentation
Woodman purchased this car after parting with his Cologne Capri and had it presented in his well-known Broadspeed VMW Motors livery. The car was used only once following its 2008 build.
Competition
- 1973British Touring Car Championship1973 British Touring Car ChampionshipDriver: Vince Woodman3rd overall
Woodman competed regularly in Broadspeed Escorts and Capris; this was a notable season-long result, though achieved in a different car rather than this RS1600.
- 1982British Touring Car Championship1982 British Touring Car Championship seasonDriver: Vince WoodmanFour overall victories
Woodman secured four outright wins in his Cologne Capri during this season, which proved to be the final period victories for that model in competition.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationRidgeway Engines
Original 1970 RS1600 bodyshell converted into a full FIA Appendix K racing car, incorporating a Ridgeway Engines-rebuilt 2.0 BDG engine, five-speed ZF gearbox, front and rear disc brakes, competition wiring, Avon slicks, roll cage, competition seat, and five-point harness.
FIA HTP papers issued, valid through 31 December 2017. The car has seen only one outing since this build was completed.
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