This beautiful car was Imported from New Zealand in 2001 after a bare metal nut and bolt restoration on a all steel type 49 body shell fitted with period correct FIA approved bubble arches (flares) The engine, a correct all steel Lotus 1600cc "L" block with webber head produces about 165 horsepower which makes for a great handling and fun to drive 1830lb car, which is always leader amongst its peers. A well sorted car which has only seven race weekends on it since the restoration. A rare car in the states. And always a attention getter at the track. This Escort is easy to maintain and operate and will provide much enjoyment to its new owner.
History
A club racecar in New Zealand most of its life. Reported to be raced for some time by Jim Richards of NZ. No serious or sigificant race history
Performance Data
Class: FIA G2 or B-Sedan
Weight: 1830 lbs
Track: Portland International
Engine
Engine Builder: Southern Car Garage, New Zealand
Manufacturer: Lotus
Type: Twincam
Displacement: 1600cc
Horsepower: 165
Torque: 150
Induction: 45mm Dellorto carbs
Heads: Lotus
Block: Lotus
Main Caps: Steel
Crankshaft: Fardon steel 12 bolt
Connecting Rods: Fardon
Pistons: JE
Camshaft: Cosworth L1 grind
Clutch: Tilton
Pressure Plate: Tilton
Flywheel: Ford
Exhaust: 2-1/2
Races: 7
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Capacity: 8 gallons
Fuel Pump: Jaguar double ender
Fuel Type: 114 leaded
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Yes
Water Rad Location: Front
Water Pump: Yes
Oil Cooler: No
Electrical System
Ignition: Lucas breakerless electronic
Alternator: Lucas
Transmission
Manfacturer: Ford
Type: Rocket box
Gears: 4, Quaife close ratio
Shifter: H-pattern
Races: 7
Rear End
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: live axle
Ratio: 4:10
Differential: Quaife LSD
Races: 7
Body
Construction: All steel type 49
Color: White
Condition: Excellent
Chassis
Type: Unibody
Builder: Ford
Material: Steel
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Fully adjustable a-arms with coil overs. Excellent condition
Rear Suspension: Four link with watts linkage and coilovers. Excellent condition
Ford
