Zakspeed Ford Escort II Group 4
Key Features
Genuine 1981 Denim-liveried Zakspeed Escort II Group 4
Driven in-period by German racer Jörg van Ommen
Fully documented, including original 1981 ONS Wagenpass
100% race-ready condition with all items in date
Eligible for top-tier historic racing and hillclimb events
Overview..
This is the original Denim-sponsored Zakspeed Ford Escort II Group 4, as entered by the Zakspeed factory team for German driver Jörg van Ommen in 1981. Van Ommen campaigned the car through 1981 and 1982, securing multiple victories and numerous podium finishes (detailed in the race history section).
Specification..
A true state-of-the-art Group 4 Escort, featuring:
2.0L BDA (1992cc) – 280 bhp, Lucas mechanical injection
ZF 5-speed race gearbox
75% limited-slip differential
4-pot Girling (front) / ATE (rear) brakes
15" BBS wheels
History..
After spending several years with Zakspeed, the car was acquired by JB Classic Racing, who undertook a complete ground-up restoration, completed in late 2009. It later appeared on the historic hillclimb scene before being sold in 2015 to the Swiss owner whom we purchased the car from, he had run the car in:
DRM Revival at the Oldtimer Grand Prix
Peter Auto’s Heritage Touring Cars (HTC)
Current Condition..
Presented in race-ready condition, with all date-sensitive items current:
Fuel cell
Fire system
Seat & belts
The car carries an FIA HTP valid until end of 2026. The BDG engine, rebuilt by Richardson Engineering, has only 4 hours of running time since rebuild. Included are two spare sets of BBS wheels and extensive documentation, notably its original Zakspeed-issued 1981 ONS Wagenpass.
Summary..
A stunning, fully sorted and historically important Denim Zakspeed Escort II, widely regarded as the Holy Grail of original circuit-racing Mk2s
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