MK1 ESCORT RS2000 REP

In such a fabulous collection, it’s always going to be nearimpossible to pick a favourite, although we suspect this Mk1 Escort project is the one Adam’s really getting excited about.

“I’m building it as an RS2000 replica in Olympic Blue, which is going to be fitted with a YB turbo engine,” he grins. And he’s right to grin, because this is no ordinary YB, but a built motor put together by Martin at Reyland Motorsport. The high-spec lump is capable of 500bhp, although in this project it’ll be dialled in at about 350bhp to ensure everyday usability and reliability. Yep, that’s right, it’s going to be the family’s daily runabout.

The specs are pretty formidable too: “There’s a sixlink conversion at the back with a baby Atlas axle, along with Gaz coilovers and AP brakes all round. I’m going to try to keep the car as close to an original RS2000 look as possible, and I’ll be keeping the rear seats, which will need to be modified to clear the six-link setup – as we’ll need to be able to carry my children in the back. Out of all of the vehicles in the collection, this will be the one that gets used the most as a daily driver.”

QUICK SPEC Reyland-built Cosworth YB turbo, six-linked, AP brakes, Gaz coilovers