Boreham Motorworks has unveiedl the brand-new Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition: a toolroom continuation of one of the most dominant touring cars of all time, the Alan Mann Racing Ford Escort Mk1.
Engineered and crafted to the exact specifications of the British Saloon Car Championship-winning original, this ultra exclusive continuation model embodies the pioneering engineering, unrelenting performance, and motorsport pedigree that defined Alan Mann Racing’s golden era.
Every detail of the Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition has been obsessively re-created to modern tolerances, while staying true to the design of the original bespoke race car which itself differed massively from the Escort Mk1 road car of the era. From its lightweight construction and wide bubble arches to a unique suspension layout, every element has been engineered to deliver the same dynamic performance that made the original a dominant force on the racetrack.
The Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition is the first car to be released in Boreham Motor Works’ ‘Ultra Series’. The company offers three distinct vehicle series, each crafted with precision and authenticity. The Collector Series including the Ford Escort Mk1 RS and the Ford RS200, reimagine classic icons for the road, blending period-correct aesthetics with modern engineering, updated styling, and advanced manufacturing – built from the ground up, brand new with Ford-certified chassis numbers.
The Race Series strips back weight, boosts power, and optimises performance of the Collector Series, delivering track-focused machines uncompromised by road regulations, designed purely for lap times. The Ultra Series represents the pinnacle of historical accuracy, with blueprint-precise recreations built to period specifications – some road-legal, others FIA-certified for competition – ensuring an unfiltered connection to motorsport heritage.
The Championship-Winning Icon, Reborn
At the heart of the Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition sits a 205bhp 1.8-litre Twin Cam engine, developed to FIA historic regulations to deliver an authentic period-correct racing experience. This power unit is paired with a four-speed bullet gearbox, ensuring precise, mechanical shifts that echo the raw engagement of the original competition car. With a dry weight from just 795kg, the Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition achieves an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, resulting in razor-sharp responsiveness, rapid acceleration, and the kind of dynamic agility that makes driving this car engaging, predictable and fun.
Henry Mann, Managing Director of Alan Mann Racing, remarked:
“My father always believed that the key to success in motorsport was an unrelenting pursuit of precision engineering, innovation and the constant obsession of lightweight solutions. The Alan Mann 68 Edition is a testament to that philosophy, capturing the spirit of the original in every detail. To bring this car back to life is a privilege—and one we have undertaken with the utmost respect for its heritage.”
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