{"id":17500,"date":"2019-08-08T21:01:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T21:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/?p=17500"},"modified":"2019-08-08T21:01:32","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T21:01:32","slug":"not-just-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2019\/08\/08\/not-just-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"NOT JUST TOOLS"},"content":{"rendered":"

While I was at Great British Sports Cars last week and being blown away by developments at the Nottinghamshire-based company including a sneak peek of a new GBS model called the, oooh sorry I\u2019m not allowed to say just yet. It looks very cool, though. I did bag a drive of the brand new Zero Gen 2.Very good.<\/p>\n

I also spied a stunning-looking Ford Escort Mk2 in their workshop. Initially, I thought it was a nice restoration job on a metal-bodied car, but oh no \u2026<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot more to it than that. GBS is working with leading North Wales rally specialist Motorsport Tools to help IVA their Mk2 Escort replica. Yes, you read that right. A Mk2 Escort REPLICA!<\/p>\n

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The idea is to definitely offer the Motorsport Tools version in fully built form, although they haven\u2019t ruled out kit packages. Power will come from a Duratec 2.5-litre engine with ATR throttle bodies and dampers, with a Vitesse-supplied Mazda MX-5-spec six-speed gearbox.<\/p>\n

Motorsport Tools will definitely offer the car in hardcore Group 4 Clubman form complete with full rollcage, wide wheel arches and a very basic interior. However, they will also now offer a more road-orientated version with comfort-based niceties. They sell the fully-painted \u2018shells on their own, from \u00a322,200 inc VAT.<\/p>\n

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Other Mk2 Escort \u2018shells are available from a basic Mk2 painted monocoque from \u00a37500 inc VAT, an FIA-spec Group 4 \u2018Works\u2019-bodyshell from \u00a325,200 inc VAT.<\/p>\n

Fully built and kit prices have yet to be announced but whatever it turns out to be it almost definitely will cost less than a restored original, which can cost over \u00a3100,000.<\/p>\n

As the name obviously implies, Motorsport Tools can supply all sorts of handy implements but interestingly, have a trawl around their website and you\u2019ll find some very intriguing items listed.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll bring you more information on this exciting arrival as we get it.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, visit www.motorsport-tools.com<\/a>or www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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