Alan Mann Racing Escort Mk1: A GT40-Inspired Legend Reborn

The Alan Mann Racing Escort Mk1 Legacy

• 💡 The Alan Mann Racing Escort Mk1 is a special iteration, inspired by the Ford GT40, and is the first fast Ford Escort.
• 🔑 Alan Mann Racing, established in 1964, had a significant history with Ford, achieving success with Cortinas, Falcons, Mustangs, and Cobras.
• 🚀 The company was tasked by Ford to develop the Escort into a race winner, receiving early access to the new Mk1 model.

GT40 Lightweight Development

• 🚗 Alan Mann Racing developed two lightweight GT40 engineering studies with alloy bodies and smaller block engines as an alternative to the Mk2.
• 🏁 These lightweight GT40s raced at Sebring in early 1966, proving quick but less reliable than the big-block Mk2, which Ford ultimately favored.
• 🏆 Alan Mann Racing ran two Mk2 GT40s at Le Mans in 1966, with Graham Hill leading for a period, showcasing a notable gamesmanship tactic at the start.

Escort Mk1 AMR68 Engineering and Design

• 🛠️ The AMR68 features a reverse-engineered Mk1 Escort shell built with painstaking accuracy, officially sanctioned by Ford and Boreham Motorworks.
• ⚙️ Modifications include a moved steering rack, a deconstructed MacPherson strut suspension with GT40 mounts, and a beefed-up rear axle with torsion beams.
• 💨 The car is powered by a twin-cam dry-sumped 1,845cc engine producing over 200 horsepower, contributing to its light 800kg weight.
• 🏎️ The driving position is notably lower and more sports-car-like, with a deep-dish steering wheel, offering a familiar yet distinctly different driving experience.

Boreham Motorworks and Future Projects

• ✨ Boreham Motorworks, part of the DRVN Automotive Group, is producing 24 AMR68 Editions, available as period-correct replicas or race-ready cars.
• 🚗 Future projects include a new RS Road Car with modern updates and a new RS200, alongside the highly anticipated build of the three missing Lightweight GT40s.
• 💰 The AMR68 Edition is priced around £300k and includes track support and events, offering customers a comprehensive package.