Tech Spec

Body

1300 automatic four-door, dechromed, satin black quarter bumpers and rear bumper, RS front spoiler. Paint: Nordic Blue

Engine

1600 Crossflow, +60 1300 pistons to give 1658cc, standard crank and rods (balanced), high-pressure oil pump, Kent 234 cam kit, steel rocker posts, 123 Ignition Bluetooth-controlled mappable distributor, alloy head with big ports and stainless valves (from CNC Heads), Ashley fourbranch manifold and single-box exhaust system, twin 40 carbs, alloy radiator.

Power: 135 bhp (approx)

Transmission

Sierra Type-9 five-speed with quickshift, 4.1:1 diff

Suspension

Front: standard Mk2 front struts with GAZ adjustable inserts and -2 inch springs, double-width and anti-dive kit.

Rear: standard leaf springs with GAZ adjustables and 2 inch lowering blocks. Fully polybushed

Brakes

M16 callipers with Group 1/Capri 2.8i vented discs, standard rear drums, braided lines

Wheels And Tyres

Gold 7x13 inch Revolutions, 175/50R134 Yokohama A539 tyres

Interior

Springalex steering wheel, new carpets, aftermarket rev counter, oil pressure gauge, Recaro seats fitted to RS2000 runners

Thanks

To Sean Double for finding the car and for the awesome photos, Shane Backhouse for the meticulous engine build, Stu Taylor for his help and his fountain of knowledge gained from years and years of classic Ford experience, Kalon Andrews of Andrews & Gilmore for the great panel and paintwork, and my lovely wife, Andrea and children, Caitlin and Holly, for their unrelenting patience