Boreham Motorworks has unveiled a fully road-legal, Ford-sanctioned continuation of the iconic Escort Mk1 RS, an extraordinary restomod that blends 1960s touring car heritage with cutting-edge engineering.

You might remember the Boreham Motorworks Alan Mann 68 Edition Escort Mk1 continuation from last year, the Ford-sanctioned recreation of the legendary 1968 British Saloon Car Championship winner. At the time, Boreham Motorworks also promised a road-going version. This is it: the Escort Mk1 RS.

Limited to just 150 examples, the new Mk1 is offered with either a remanufactured period Twin Cam engine or a spectacular all-new 2.2-litre “TEN-K” naturally aspirated inline-four developed by DRVN, which produces 330 PS and revs to 10,000rpm.

Weighing just 835 kg, the car is built around an entirely new steel bodyshell developed using digital scans of original Escort Mk1 models, then re-engineered with modern CAE analysis to improve rigidity and reduce weight.

Carbon fiber is used for the hood and trunk, while the signature Alan Mann bubble arches are faithfully recreated. The wheelbase geometry echoes the 1968 race car, with the front axle moved forward by 30mm, but the suspension is entirely modernized.

Underneath, the Mk1 retains a live rear axle, but it is now a lightweight, high-tech assembly using titanium and alloy components that cuts weight in half compared to the original.

It is located by a sophisticated four-link and Watts linkage setup, paired with two-way adjustable R53 dampers developed in collaboration with Gordon Murray Automotive suppliers. At the front, a new subframe supports MacPherson struts and improved lower wishbones for sharper dynamics.

The TEN-K engine is the engineering centerpiece. Designed from the ground up, it uses a compact 3D-printed block, a bespoke 16-valve head inspired by Formula 1 airflow principles, dry-sump lubrication, and electric ancillaries to maximize packaging efficiency.

While early versions reportedly exceeded 400 PS at 10,000rpm, the 330PS road specification is slightly detuned for durability. However, it still delivers a dramatic surge beyond 4,500rpm and continues pulling deep into five-figure revs.

Power is sent through a bespoke five-speed dog-leg gearbox developed with Holinger Engineering in a ZF casing, delivering a raw, mechanical shift feel. Inside, the Mk1 blends retro cues, such as the six-dial instrument cluster and RS steering wheel, with modern materials like carbon fiber and leather, alongside fully re-engineered switchgear.

Buyers can customize everything from wheel designs to interior trim and livery, including a tribute to the original Alan Mann racing colors.

With pricing starting around £275,000 (approximately $400,000 or PHP 22.62 million), the Boreham Motorworks Escort Mk1 RS sits alongside high-end restomods from Alfaholics, Eagle, and Singer, but stands apart as the only one fully sanctioned by its original manufacturer and entirely newly built.