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The All New 2021 MST MK1 is here!

We did it, the All New 2021 MK1 is here… on 71 plates!

MST Cars brings you the first Brand New Mk1 since the 1970’s, hand built in North Wales, UK!

Officially launched this weekend at Manchester Central, Late Brake Show with Jonny Smith.

Next stop: The Classic Motor Show NEC, Birmingham, 12 – 14 November, come and say hello, we will also be giving away our new 2022 parts catalogue

MST Mk1 & Mk2 are all bespoke and build to order, for touring, fast road, race or rally.

Brief spec of this car:

Brand new hand built rally spec bodyshell, bubble arched with weld in cage

2.0L BDG race engine, de-tuned for road use

5-speed close ratio gearbox

Rally spec Atlas axle with LSD

Bilstein coilover suspension

AP Racing Brakes

Genuine Minilite wheels

LIFE Racing ECU & PDM / CANbus electrical system

Electric power steering

Fully bespoke interior trim, featuring real leather and Alcantara

Various options and upgrades include:

Millington Diamond 2.5 to 2.8L engine

2.5L Duratec engine

6 speed H-pattern or sequential gearbox

Paddle & flat shift, launch & traction control

Reiger suspension

Various wheel sizes

Road or full race / rally trim

Prices start from £85k + VAT

World wide export

Please get in touch for more info

www.mst-cars.com

MST Cars Ltd / Motorsport Tools UK Ltd. Is not authorized or otherwise affiliated with the Ford Motor Company.

This entry was posted in Motorsport News and tagged escort mk1, mk1, MST MK1, new escort mk1 on 20th November 2021 by Motorsport Tools.
The All New MST Mk1 First Road Test

So we finally got the new MST Mk1 out of the factory for its first road test and we are very pleased to say that the car ran really well, very responsive and the all steel 2.0L BDG engine is very lively. A big milestone in the journey of bringing the Mk1 back on the road as a new car, the first since 1975. Next will be the final preparations for the IVA test in September and we hope to be able to officially launch the Mk1 in October on a 71 plate.

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, New Escort Mk1 Bodyshells and tagged escort mk1, mk1, MST MK1 on 29th August 2021 by Motorsport Tools.
New Mk1 Bodyshells

We are now seeing new Mk1 bodyshells coming off the production line following a year of development work. With the 2021 order book nearly full we have a wide range of Mk1's to build from a standard Mexico arched Type-49 to full spec, bubble arched, 2.8L Millington Diamond powered race car, more news on this later...

This entry was posted in New Escort Mk1 Bodyshells and tagged escort mk1, mk1, new mk1 escort on 12th June 2021 by Motorsport Tools.
Brand New 2021 Mk1 Mexico Type-49 Bodyshell

So here is a un-arched Mk1 shell that we have just completed, standard type-49 spec with Mexico flared front arches. built here in the UK using 100% new panels.

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, New Escort Mk1 Bodyshells and tagged escort mk1, mk1, ford eascort mk1 on 3rd April 2021 by Motorsport Tools.
Update on the all new 2021 Mk1

Here we have a quick update on the MST Mk1 build, all coming together nicely, the new BDG engine is in, gearbox, axle, suspension etc. Further development work has been done on the trim and seats and is ready for final fitting. Just need to complete the interior and the wiring and we should be good to go.

This entry was posted in Uncategorised and tagged escort mk1, group4 historic mk1, mk1, historic escort mk1 on 3rd April 2021 by Motorsport Tools.
Mk1 Historic Restoration project nearly finished

Just a few update shots of the Mk1, all welding nearly finished including dry fitting of the engine and gearbox. Bodywork starts next week...
Fabrication in full swing

Making good progress this week on the fabrication and restoration of the Mk1 historic shell. We decided to fit new inner wings, front panel, sills etc. Some additional strengthening and plating under way. Outer panels next including bubble arches and some panel alignment next, before its ready for the bodyshop