When we first shared the news of Boreham Motorworks’ continuation model, created using exacting blueprints of the original and officially licenced by Ford themselves, we were mightily impressed. Unaware of what this UK-based team were conjuring up in the background, now they've debuted an even more extreme version of what many described as the ultimate Ford Escort, and we are blown away. The brand-new Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition is a toolroom continuation of one of the most dominant touring cars of all time and promises to be a real-life time machine able to transport you back to the sixties and Alan Mann Racing’s golden era.

Engineered and crafted to the exact specifications of the British Saloon Car Championship-winning original, every detail has been obsessively re-created to modern tolerances for this continuation model, all 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.

Part of Boreham Motorworks’ new ‘Ultra Series’, the team are set to create three distinct vehicle series, each crafted with precision and authenticity. Rumour has it, a reimagined Ford RS200 is soon to join the fleet, and one we cannot wait to see in the flesh. For now, we can bask in the 68 Edition’s majesty, which uses an original Escort as its foundation, before being meticulously disassembled and scanned in its entirety to match each component of the Alan Mann Racing Escort Mk1 that dominated the 1968 championship. Every mechanical choice in the car reflects the philosophy of authenticity. From the unassisted steering to the razor-sharp throttle response, each input comes with consequence and reward. 

If you’re sold on one, you’ll need to be quick. Just 24 examples of the 68 Edition will be created, and lucky owners will then be invited to attend a series of race events and training if required, fully supported by their dedicated pit crew from Alan Mann Racing. These events can be based in both in the UK and internationally, and include both private Boreham High Performance Club events and established historic racing events.