Description
FORD ESCORT XR3 Group 1 Touring Car
At Lavant Straight Classics, we specialise in classic car restoration and the building and recommissioning of historic race cars. We know these front wheel drive Escorts very well, this example is ready to race and is an affordable route into historic motorsport.
Stunning paint scheme, with a show car finish, built from a rust free shell, strengthened in all the right places. Most successful MK3 Escort currently racing in historic motorsport.
Most recently raced in the HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy at Castle Combe in September 2024 and Silverstone in October, finishing with 2 Class Podiums respectively. Giant killing capabilities in adverse weather conditions. 2023 Results include a 2nd in class at the Oulton Park Gold Cup and a 3rd in class at the CTCRC Super Touring Power Brands Hatch meeting. 2nd in class at the Snetterton round of CTCRC Pre 83 Group 1 Championship.
Races started and finished
CTCRC Brands Hatch GP, 2x 15 minute Races
HRDC GMT Oulton Park, 1x 45 minute Race
CTCRC Snetterton, 2x 15 minute Races
CTCRC Donington Park, 2x 15 minute Races
HRDC Castle Combe, 1x 45 minute Race
HRDC Silverstone GP, 1x 45 minute Race
The Specification of the car includes:
1. 6 CVH - Blueprinted, Lightened and Balanced, built for endurance racing.
Custom Race Airbox
4-2-1 Steel Tubular Exhaust Manifold
Enlarged Capacity & Baffled Sump
RS Turbo Gearbox
Motorsport LSD
RS Turbo Rear Anti Roll Bar / Lower Wishbone Setup
Race Quick Shift Gear Linkage / Custom Gear Stick
Paddle Clutch & Lightweight Flywheel
Fully Polybushed Suspension
Adjustable LEDA Shocks Front & Rear (Serviceable by GAZ Shocks)
32 Litre Fuel Tank
Malpassi Filter King / Fuel Pressure Regulator
Electric Fuel Pump (Switched)
Electric Fan (Switched)
BG Racing Steering Boss
OMP Suede Leather Steering Wheel
Quaife Quick Steering Rack
Quaife Gear Knob
Polycarbonate Side Windows, Glass Front & Rear
Motamec Foot Rest & Platform
Longacre Convex Rear View Mirror
Vitaloni Door Mirrors on Custom Mounts
Racetec Water Temp & Oil Pressure Gauges
PD Fire Extinguisher 4. 25 Litre, 6 Nozzle, 15 Year Life.
Ferodo DS3000 Brake Pads
Driveshafts Rebuilt in 2023
Toyo R888R 195/ 50/ 15 Tyres
4 x RS1600i/ S1 RS Turbo 7 Spoke 15” Wheels
4 x 15” Alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport 3s (Wet Tyres)
** Tillet Seat Not Included, will be sold with a Sparco Corsa, we have other bigger seats available.
Price £19, 995
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