The 1960s have a very special shine in motorsport. Cars were still mechanically simple, the drivers were real daredevils, and the technology was exciting but not overly modern.
And Ford was one of the biggest names at the time – also on the other side of the Atlantic, in Great Britain, where the Escort Mk1 became a legend.
Ford Escort Mk1 “Alan Mann 68 Edition”
The team was particularly successful Alan MannRacing, which dominated the British Touring Car Championship in 1968 with a specially tuned Escort Mk1. Today, decades later, this Mk1 is celebrating a spectacular comeback – as “Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition”, built by Boreham Motorworks.
Perfect reconstruction with historical aspirations
Behind the project is Boreham Motorworks, an official licensed partner of Ford, specializing in detailed replicas of historical Rennwagen For the new edition, an original Alan Mann escort disassembled, scanned and rebuilt step by step.
The result: an exact reproduction of the original, including official Ford continuation numbers and original Alan Mann Racing chassis numbers. Incredible!
Racing technology from the 60s – exactly rebuilt
The centerpiece is a 1,8-liter twin-cam engine, 202 PS – in the style of the FIA Historic specifications of the time. The power is transmitted via a 4-speed “bullet” transmission sent to the rear wheels. Since the car only 795 kg weighs, that is Power-to-weight ratio really impressive.
And the chassis also remains true to the original: MacPherson struts with sliding joint, adjustable Koni dampers, adjustable lower wishbones and a Watts-Link rear axle ensure the right Performance , And the 13-inch Electron rims made of flow-formed aluminum are also contemporary, combined with classic Disc brakes.
Two versions – historical or modern
Overall, it will only 24 conversions of the Alan Mann 68 Edition. Buyers can choose from two versions: The “Period Correct” version fully complies with the FIA Group 5 regulations and is on absolute Lightweight optimized.
The “Modern Race” variant on the other hand, has everything that is necessary for a modern FIA approval – Roll cage, racing seats, 6-point belts and fire extinguisher included.
Part of a new series – “Ultra Series”
The Alan Mann 68 Edition is the first representative of the new “Ultra Series” of Boreham – vehicles built with attention to detail and contemporary technology. And further projects are already planned, both for the road and purely for the Racetrack.
There are also those “Collector Series” (e.g. the Escort Mk1 RS from 2024 or the RS200 as a new car with original chassis) as well as the “Race Series” with more power and track focus.
What's next?
Delivery of the conversions will begin next AugustBoreham does not disclose prices, but buyers can look forward to more than just the car. There are various Invitations to exclusive racing events and Racing license training in the UK and worldwide inclusive.
All further information can be found in the video. Image and video credits/source: Boreham Motorworks | This content was created using AI and reviewed by an editor.