Year: 1979
Make: Ford
Model: Escort MKII RS Group 4
Chassis: SD214
Engine: AVJ developed BDG
Engine specs: 1,980cc, DOHC, 4-cyl. straight, 255bhp, Weber DCOE 48
Gearbox: ZF 5S18/3
Color, exterior: white
FIA-approved equipment:
Mechanical:
Quick ratio, 2.4 turns steering gear
Limited Slip Differential 5.1 by ZF
Shock absorbers by Bilstein, adjustable struts fwd and leaf springs rear
Brakes: AP all round
Wheels: 13J Magnesium wheels, 6" fwd 7" rear by Minilites
Rear axle: fully floating five linked atlas
Safety bag type, foam-filled fuel tank
Exterior: Alloy arches by Boreham
Interior: Multipoint bolt on roll cage by Safety Devices
Registration: FIA, Greek
Racing history:
Raced in Greece from 1980 to 1986 by the following Greek Rally champions:
1980 to 1983:"MELAS" (George Meimaridis)
1983:Paul Moschoutis & "STRATISSINO" (Stratis Chatzipanayotou)
1984 to 1986: Michael Moschous, current owner
Condition:
General: Totally original due to restoration and not replacement of its parts.
Body: Fortunately the car was dry stored in the owner’s garage after its last rally in the summer of 1986 and was totally free of rust. Its restoration included hand scraping and/or wire brushing (no blasting whatsoever) down to pure bare metal. All panels are the original ones with the exception of the bonnet, boot, front wings and alloy arches/spoilers that the only parts that were renewed by new yet original spares.
Engine: Totally overhauled with new liners, pistons, con-rods, valves, water and oil pumps etc all supplied by John Wilcox.
Gearbox: The gearbox was overhauled by Wayne Lee, UK. |