01/10/2026
Ford Es**rt RS 1600 (MKI) – chassis
🏁 Few cars have left such an indelible mark on the history of motoring and motor racing as the Ford Es**rt. Launched in 1968, the first-generation Es**rt later known as the MKI, brought joy to drivers at every level, whether in rallying, circuit racing or hillclimbing.
🇮🇹 Based in Treviglio, Lombardy, Gabriele Terzi was Italy’s leading specialist in Ford Es**rt Group 2 cars. He built and entered numerous MKI and MKII Es**rts, and the cars bearing his name became synonymous with quality and performance. It was to this renowned specialist that historic-rally enthusiast Rino Righi entrusted an Es**rt he had discovered in a garage in 2000, with the aim of preparing it for competition. The build of the Es**rt RS1600 at Terzi’s workshop took two years.
From 2003 onwards, Righi competed in historic rallies across Italy, including the Sanremo Rally Storico, Elba Storico and Alpi Orientali Storico. Over the years, the car was fitted with a 2.0-litre aluminium BDG engine by Tony Thompson (UK).
🔧 Comprehensive restoration
Since 2022, the car has undergone a complete, bespoke restoration by specialist Equipe Europe, with detailed invoices available.
✨ New 2.0-litre BDG engine prepared by Geoff Richardson (UK)
⚙️ New HZF FIA gearbox
🛠️ Exhaust, wiring loom, brakes, suspension and steering renewed
The car has not been driven since this extensive preparation !
🏆 A Tour Auto class winner and 15th overall with Richard Kollé, the Es**rt is eligible for prestigious events including the Tour Auto, Peter Auto meetings, historic rallies, circuit racing and hillclimbs.
