Tech Spec
Body
Restored Mk2 Cortina, underside Raptor-coated red, custom-made front quarter bumpers, new GT and Twin Cam badges, upgraded headlight units, all rubbers and seals renewed. Paint: Venetian Red
Engine
2.3-litre all-alloy Duratec built by John Hardman Engineering, high compression pistons, ARP rod bolts, Newman cams, twin Weber DCO/SP 48 carburettors with twin linkages, Ashley exhaust system, DTA engine management, alloy Group 4 radiator, electric fan, Samco coolant hoses, boot-mounted alloy fuel tank with twin low-pressure fuel pumps, battery relocated to boot in alloy carrier. Power: 228 bhp, 218 lb.ft
Transmission
Type 9 five-speed rebuilt with higher first gear, Titan Motorsport bellhousing, lightened flywheel, Sachs organic clutch, narrowed Atlas axle with alloy brace, 3J Driveline LSD and shaft conversion
Suspension
Front: full Group 4 Mk2 Escort, Bilstein coilovers, eccentric alloy Rose-jointed top mounts, modified steering arms, Rose-jointed bottom arms, Rose-jointed compression kit, Mk2 Escort quick-rack steering conversion on alloy mounts, custom-fabricated crossmember incorporating World Cup engine mounts, adjustable Corsa C electric power steering conversion.
Rear: Bilstein coil-overs, Lotus Cortina leaf springs, anti-tramp bars
Brakes
Front: Wilwood four-pot callipers with vented discs. Rear: 2wd Cosworth disc conversion. Braided lines
Wheels and tyres
8x13 inch ET0 genuine magnesium Minilite wheels, with 185/60R13Toyo R888-R tyres
Interior
Original interior, Series One GT raised dash, steering wheel retrimmed by Snappy, leather GT gearknob and gaiter, Cobra Classic bucket seats, Willans three-point harnesses, upgraded tacho
Thanks
To John Hardman Engineering (01244 831670) for completing the mechanical build and reassembly, to Ian Rogers of Hawarden for the respray, my son, Gwyn who assisted with sourcing a lot of the parts used for the rebuild, Bilstein (https://www.bilstein.com/uk), Titan Motorsport (http://www.titan.uk.net), Newman Cams (www.newman-cams.com), and finally to Aled Jones and Mark Hughes from Stena Line, Holyhead for the great photoshoot location