2026 Ford Escort Mk1 “Alan Mann 68 Edition” — AMR 68 Chassis No.2
Registration: N/A (Track / Competition Use)
Chassis No: AMR68-002
Engine: Ford Twin Cam 1.8L
Odometer: Delivery Mileage
Key Facts..
Brand new 2026 Alan Mann 68 Edition
AMR 68 Chassis No.2 from a strictly limited run of 24 examples
Officially licensed Ford Motor Company programme
Engineered by DRVN Advanced Engineering and hand assembled by Alan Mann Racing
Developed directly from the geometry of the original 1968 BTCC-winning Escort
Built exclusively for circuit use in period-correct Group 5 specification
Eligible for historic racing events (subject to individual series regulations)
Provenance..
The Alan Mann 68 Edition continues a racing story that began in 1968, when Alan Mann Racing, in partnership with Ford, developed the Escort Mk1 that would go on to win the British Touring Car Championship.
Those cars with the registration prefix of " XOO 34*F" established a benchmark for touring car engineering, combining balance, precision and durability in a way that redefined saloon car competition.
The 68 Edition is a continuation of that exact programme. Each car is based on a genuine Ford Escort platform, engineered by DRVN and assembled by Alan Mann Racing — the same name and lineage responsible for the original works cars.
Unlike reinterpretations, this project is built directly from the original car’s geometry, philosophy and engineering intent, creating a direct link to the chassis and methods that defined the 1968 championship-winning programme.
Official Ford Programme..
The Alan Mann 68 Edition is an officially licensed Ford Motor Company product, developed in collaboration with Ford’s heritage and motorsport divisions.
Each car is assigned an official Ford-recognised chassis identity, reinforcing its position within the wider Ford Motorsport legacy.
This formal endorsement confirms:
Authentic engineering lineage
Direct association with Ford’s historic competition programme
Status as a factory-recognised continuation model
Specification..
Period-correct Group 5 competition specification including:
1.8-litre Ford Twin Cam engine producing approximately 205PS
Twin Weber 45DCOE carburettors
Ford “Bullet” 4-speed straight-cut gearbox
Rear-wheel drive configuration
Sub-800kg total vehicle weight
Near 50:50 weight distribution
Period-correct braking system:
254mm solid front discs with Girling P16 callipers
245mm solid rear discs with Girling NR callipers
13” Electron-style wheels (flow-formed aluminium)
Historic tyre specification front and rear
Motorsport fuel system including fuel cell, swirl pot and alloy tank
Competition cooling system
No electronic driver aids or road-based systems
Engineering & Development..
DRVN Advanced Engineering
Development of the 68 Edition began with 3D laser scanning of XOO 349F, the original works Escort.
This data was translated into a full CAD model, allowing the bodyshell to be recreated with absolute dimensional accuracy while refining tolerances beyond 1960s production capabilities.
DRVN Toolroom
Each bodyshell is fabricated using precision jigs derived from this CAD data, ensuring:
Structural consistency
Accurate geometry
Repeatability across all 24 cars
The result is a shell that remains visually identical to the original, but engineered to modern standards of accuracy.
Alan Mann Racing
Final assembly takes place at Alan Mann Racing’s facility in Chobham, Surrey, close to the team’s original base in Byfleet.
Oversight includes input from Jim Rose, one of the original Alan Mann Racing fabricators responsible for building the 1960s works Escorts — providing a direct human link between the original programme and this continuation series.
Chassis & Suspension..
The 68 Edition retains the unique Group 5 suspension architecture developed in period, influenced by Alan Mann Racing’s work with the Ford GT40 programme.
Key features include:
Sliding joint MacPherson strut front suspension
KONI 2-way adjustable dampers
Compression struts and bespoke mounting points
Adjustable rose-jointed lower arms
Rigid rear axle with Watts linkage
Torsion bar rear suspension system
This configuration delivers precise handling characteristics with clear mechanical feedback, remaining faithful to the original competition design.
Driving Experience..
The Alan Mann 68 Edition is engineered as a pure competition car, built without compromise for road use.
With no electronic systems, assisted steering or driver aids, every input is direct and mechanical.
The combination of low weight, balanced chassis and responsive Twin Cam engine delivers what is best described as a pure analogue driving experience, closely aligned to historic touring car competition.
DRVN Ultra Series & Ownership..
The 68 Edition forms part of the DRVN Ultra Series, representing the most exclusive level of production within the programme.
Limited to just 24 cars, ownership includes access to the Boreham High Performance Club, offering:
Driver development and licence support
Trackside engineering assistance
Access to curated track and historic racing events
Technical and logistical support from Alan Mann Racing
Ownership therefore extends beyond the vehicle itself into a structured motorsport programme.
Current Condition..
Brand new and unused, presented in as-built condition.
Key highlights include:
Delivery mileage only
Built to exacting modern tolerances
Period-correct finish and detailing throughout
Supplied ready for circuit use
Constructed without restoration, modification or alteration — as delivered by the Alan Mann Racing programme.
Summary..
AMR 68 Chassis No.2 represents one of just 24 Alan Mann 68 Edition continuation cars, built as a direct extension of Ford’s 1968 British Touring Car Championship-winning programme.
Engineered from the exact geometry of the original works Escort and assembled by the same team name that created it, the car stands as a rare example of a continuation model grounded in genuine lineage rather than reinterpretation.
Built exclusively for the circuit and delivered in period-correct specification, it offers a direct connection to one of the most important touring car programmes of its era.
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