Why Two Legendary Performance Fords are Set to go Back into Production

UK-based Boreham Motorworks - the high-performance motorsport and racing division of the DRVN Automotive Group - has reached a worldwide, brand licence agreement with Ford to produce and remaster a series of road, race and rally icons.

The first vehicle in the series will see the return of the legendary Ford RS200 on its 40^th anniversary with an entirely new, ground-up build of a road-legal Group B-inspired drivers’ car.

First launched by Ford in 1984, the RS200 was engineered to compete in the World Rally Championship. Boasting a mid-engine layout, advanced four-wheel-drive system and a lightweight composite body, it became one of the most revered rally cars of the century.

Additionally, Boreham Motorworks has been entrusted to creating blueprint-accurate, period-sympathetic vehicles with continuation VIN numbers, the first of these being the Ford MK1 Escort.

Introduced in the late 1960s the MK1 became synonymous with motorsport success with its lightweight design and advanced suspension setup that provided exceptional handling and agility on both road and rally stages.

“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Ford Motor Company and kickstart a series that will redefine and remaster these icons of the past,” commented Darren McDermott, Executive Chairman, DRVN Automotive Group. “We aim to redefine automotive innovation and push the boundaries in terms of driver engagement and design. Our shared commitment to this incredible project will create an outstanding analogue driving experience and leave a lasting legacy for the true petrolhead.”

Boreham Motorworks will remaster these icons in very limited numbers, while at least five further iconic Ford vehicles will be celebrated over the course of the series, with the Ford MK1 Escort continuation to be shown to the public later this year. Interest is now being accepted on the Boreham Motorworks website at borehammotorworks.com.

“From the first time we met with Boreham Motorworks and the DRVN team, it was clear that they had an exciting vision for how to bring some of our most iconic historical nameplates to life for the modern era,” commented Will Ford, General Manager, Ford Performance Motorsports.

“It will be exciting to see this relationship flourish and to see how Boreham Motorworks brings the vision to life at a time when there is so much passion from enthusiasts for great experiences.”