The Ford Escort And RS200 Are Returning

It’s a double blast from the past.

British car restorer and racing outfit DRVN Automotive Group has announced the launch of Boreham Motorworks, which will build all-new and updated versions of classic Ford cars.

It’s kicking things off with the Group 5 Escort MK1 and RS200 that were legendary racing cars in the 1970s and 1980s.

The Fords are fully licensed recreations and will blend modern tech with their original style.

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“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,” Will Ford, General Manager, Ford Performance Motorsports, said in a press release on the project.

“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.”

The Escort will debut first later this year. Both were teased in images showing them hidden under sheets, with their iconic headlight designs peeking through. The Group 5 Escort known for its rectangular lights with crisscrossing tape, while the RS200 has distinctive bug eyes.

Details on performance and pricing were not announced, but the company is already planning five more models. It’s possible that they could come to the U.S. under the terms of the Low Volume Vehicle Manufacturer’s Act which allows small companies to sell up to 325 classic replica cars annually as long as they are based on designs that are at least 25 years old and licensed from the original automaker. They also have to use a modern powertrain that meets emissions standards, but current safety regulations are waived.