2 Comments 12 Bids. 1 listing. Knowles holds the world record for 24-hour race victories; he’s won 14 of them. No endorsement. Converted from the redesigned Mustang base level LXs, the 1987 edition saw increases in horsepower and. 4. The Saleen Mustang team won the 1987 SCCA Escort Endurance Championship Driver, Team, and Manufacturer titles for the series, and in 1993 the Saleen Mustang team placed third and fifth in the. I have tried. ChampCar is North America's home for real, affordable, competitive endurance road racing. April 30, 1987…The Women’s Movement was more than evident this last weekend as Lisa Caceres and Desire’ Wilson “moved” to the front of the pack of their male counterpart competitors in their first win and first race of the 1987 Escort Showroom Stock Endurance Series. As a matter of fact the Corvettes were taking. The four-door sedan was the next most popular variant, with sales of 2,802 units, followed by the three-door hatchback (2,442 units) and the convertible (1,268 units). 2016 BMW M6 GT3. With proven performance backed up by an SCCA Escort Endurance Series Championship, the Saleen Mustang delivers a no. The Starion was offered as a rear wheel drive coupe p. Although preceded by earlier. 1987 Race Team. Originally operating as a stand-alone event, it became a stop for the SCCA Playboy Endurance Cup and the subsequent Escort Endurance Series during the mid-eighties, attracting large fields of factory-backed professional race teams. Saleen campaigned these cars from 1986 to 1989 in an endurance race series, constantly testing them at 12- to 24-hour races with multiple drivers. Ford Escort Bernardini, Occelli 1997 Subaru Impreza Liatti, Pons 1998 Toyota Corolla. Try two new competitions – IEC A and B – and meet new teams along the way. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level [citation needed] model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. Learner Driver Insurance. He also prepped two non R9G Corvettes to run as a third car – the #99 Corvette. The opening round of the 1987 10-race series, scheduled to run in conjunction with the Escort Showroom Stock Endurance Series, fielded a dozen trucks. Saleen Autosport enters Sports Car Club of America Showroom Stock series with a race-prepared version of the Saleen Mustang. Save $3,065 on 1987 Ford Escort GT for Sale. 1985 - SCCA Endurance Series - Playboy-Escort. 9L (man. Attached images #3764 - GTR_Yuni. Bring a Trailer • $6500 • SOLD. The following versions and sub-models of Ford Escort 1st-gen. Here’s your chance obtain a little bit of Saleen history. Then in 1996, while attending a Mid America Motorworks Corvette Touring Challenge race, Mike Yager rediscovered and purchased the #5 from a series driver. VIDEO: SCCA ESCORT ENDURANCE SERIES – MOSPORT, AUG 1989. The races were contested with touring cars. 1987 - SCCA Endurance Series - Playboy-Escort . For model year 1987, the Conquest featured front occupant passive belts. This vehicle marks a significant. com 800 1234 56 78The Mitsubishi Starion is a two-door, turbocharged four-cylinder rear-wheel drive four-seat sports car that was in production from 1982 to 1989. It was also sold as a captive import by Chrysler as the Conquest, under both the Dodge and Plymouth names from 1984 until 1986 and only under the Chrysler name from 1987 until 1989. Based on. D. Ford escort 80 used cars. It featured the 1985 World Endurance Championship which was contested over a series of races for Group C1 and Group C2 Prototypes, Group B GT Cars and IMSA GTP cars. Peter Brock was born at the Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria, the son of Geoff and Ruth Brock (née Laidlay). Uploaded on September 17, 2008. My 87 escort 1. There were 10 Race Cars sold in the last 5 years. In total there were six generations, spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk. 2016 BMW M6 GTLM. Series overview. Compare Policy Options. Specs and Options. Saleen Autosport advertised seven standard exterior color combinations and two interior colors for 1988, they were:Race-prepared versions were entered in the 1986 Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) ESCORT Endurance Championship. $34. You can check out the eBay listing here. Corvette Challenge . Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. The event continued to grow and flourish during the years 1985 through 1987. Add languages. FOLLOW MARKET. To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of when Saleen and General Tire won the 1987 Driver, Manufacturer, Team, and Tire SCCA ESCORT Endurance Championships, Saleen has partnered with the tire. Saleen campaigned these cars from 1986 to 1989 in an endurance race series, constantly testing them at 12- to 24-hour races with multiple drivers. “I don’t plan to run the Escort series next year,” he. Base Corvette Convertible with 350 cu. The time of transmission was between 17:00 and 17:30. With increased horsepower and torque, Saleen adds 4-Wheel disc brakes to the list of Saleen equipment, a first for any Mustang. The Can-Am championship folded in 1986. 1987 - SCCA Endurance Series - Playboy-Escort . Only one Ford Escort 1st-gen. It will also be the. 1985 - SCCA Endurance Series - Playboy-Escort. Always the racer, Steve and his car teams competed in the Escort Endurance series, a popular sedan-based circuit. A non-turbo 944 won the series that second year, and Porsche was back in earnest with eleven 944 Turbos for 1987; nine European Turbo Cup race cars and two 944S. There are 3 Ford Escort (Europe) for sale across all model years (1968 to 2002) and no 1987 Ford Escort (Europe) right now. The final round of the Escort Endurance Series took place October 14th at the new Heartland Park facility in Topeka, Kansa. 1986 Ford Escort MkIV in Floodtide, TV Series, 1987-1988 Ep. Byron, who led the Cup Series in wins this season (six. In 1987, # 97 was driven by (mostly) by Bob McConnell with occasional drives from John Heinricy. Steve entered the Mustangs into the SCCA Escort Endurance series, winning the Manufacturer’s and Driver’s championships in 1987. series II GT Hatchback versions offered for the year 1987 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. The best drivers had a constant capacity for adjustment while walking two tightropes. His first car was an Austin 7 that he. An all wheel drive version of the Starion was also produced for Group B specifications (one of the few Japanese automobile manufacturers to enter this class), but after an encouraging start as a prototype, it was not homologated before. flymike91. com, your source for all the latest Ford Mustang news and articles. In the mid-80s Kenny was the US agent for the UK-based March S2000 sports car providing customers with vehicle builds, engineering, testing and track support. A spread in the Feb. series II Pony Hatchback all versions. Here’s your chance obtain a little bit of Saleen history. 5. 3-door coupe body type. Recent Changes. 3, 1987 12 AM PT. 3 L takes Ramsey away after his arrest for smashing up the Dodge Ram. 1989 SCCA Corvette Challenge Series . Spectators along the track near Hatzenbach/Hocheichen. S. ChampCar Endurance Series, ChampCar, CCES, and ChampCar. 1987 Ford (USA) Escort 1st-gen. Find out how every major auto repair on your vehicle can be covered. Race History Chassis # 0019R SCCA Escort Endurance Series Races Entered. While Cosworth adapted the TEC to 1987's 4. The race series was sponsored by the Escort radar dector company, hence. 3/Mk. Upcoming Races. The year 1986 saw a shift from pure purpose-built racecars to production based cars when he joined forces with a little known California Mustang tuner by the name of Steve Saleen. In 1987, well-known Mustang aftermarket company Saleen won the SCCA Escort Endurance Championships in a General Tire-sponsored Mustang. 1989 24 Hours of Mosport. There are 210 Chevrolet Corvette - C4 for sale across all model years (1984 to 1996) and variants, no Race Cars and none are model year 1987 . With over 163,000 cars. The Sports Car Club of American (SCCA) introduced the Escort Endurance Series in 1984. Bid for the chance to own a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Title Escort Endurance Championship Mid-Ohio 12 Hour; Source Geoffrey Hewitt Photograph Collection Years 1989 Date 1989-07-16; Photographer Geoffrey Hewitt City Lexington State Ohio Country United States Event. The 944 Turbo Cup in Germany was held during the ADAC Würth Supercup (Group C) weekends at Nürburgring (twice),. IMSA Jan 23, 2023. The Mitsubishi Starion is a three-door, turbocharged four-cylinder rear-wheel drive four-seat sports car that was in production from 1982 to 1990. 1987 Ford escort rs turbo series 2 excellent condition LADY DI For Sale. Of those, it is known that 36 were painted Oxford. During the 1987 Escort season, Baker went on to break his own record with the new car. In Wet Duck, the Haxozins have arrived on Earth and the UELEC ships are no contest to their superior tech. The IMSA Radial Sedan series ran from 1969 through 1993 and, despite some changes over the years involving title sponsors, series names and exact rules, always featured race-prepared, small-bore sedans–think cars like the Datsun 510, Mazda RX-3 and Ford Pinto early on and. in. They did, paving the way for the Saleen/Parnelli Jones 20 years. 04. BREA, CA. Contact Us. With 115bhp, it enjoyed a better power-to-weight ratio than the XR3i, while the suspension featured adjustable tie-bars and an uprated front anti-roll bar. There were 208 sold in the last 5 years. The SCCA World Challenge saw life as the Escort Endurance Championship in 1986. He won three 24-hour races in 1987 and again in 1988. 5 psi 155 hp was. S. The kit Lucky installed in the Fury is Vintage Air's Heritage Series Underdash system. #41 VW Rabbit. A new way of playing the game you love. After helping the Mid America-Bakeracing Team capture the National Title in 1987 bringing home six of seven Escort Endurance Series victories, the car was sold and disappeared for nine years. 235 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $32,032. From '84 to ‘87 Corvettes were dominating the Showroom Stock, they had superior power, superior handling, and superior brakes. Around the same time, the 800 engine was upgraded, adding three horsepower. Glovebox Guide. 1980's and early 1990's "C4 Corvette Racing" History. 1989 SCCA Corvette Challenge Series . FWD (front-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox. It was an economical front-wheel-drive two-seater. The GT World Challenge America is a North American auto racing series launched in 1990 by the Sports Car Club of America. The opening round of the 1987 10-race series, scheduled to run in. It was marketed in North America by Mitsubishi as the Starion from 1983 until 1989 and by Chrysler as the Conquest under both the Dodge and Plymouth names from 1984 to 1986 and under the Chrysler name from 1987 until 1989. 1987 Porsche Hans-Joachim Stuck, Derek Bell, Al Holbert 1988 Jaguar. ShareWhile not a powerhouse, the Starion took some wins at SCCA’s Escort Endurance Series road racing championship and the 24-Hour Race at Nelson Ledges. 9-liter CVH four-cylinder engine rated at. 3 *Midnight Blue Metallic over Dark Blue* Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder *1575/1960* Porsche 964 Carrera 2 *Black on Black*1987 Ford Escort XR3i. Please keep us posted via this thread if a deal is struck! By: 2Vette_GuySpecs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Ford Escort GL Wagon 1. Photo by: Motorsport Images WRC titles: 2 (1990,1992) WRC wins: 26 Vote share. The commercial aired on February 19th, 1987. Those were the largest production years. e. The 1986 SCCA/Escort Endurance Championship season was the second year of the SCCA Endurance Championship. Escort Endurance Series Championship. Page revised. Steve, as the lead driver of a Three-car Saleen team, wins driver, team, manufacturer and tire. It set out to make the first land crossing of Antarctica, but had to abandon the quest when the expedition. Lot #101,836. He was joined by his parents Cara and Remi (Naomi Rukavina), with the addition of his brother, Dex (Marley Williams). ANAHEIM, CA. In fact, Bakeracing won more than half, (10 out of 19), of all of the races in the SCCA Pro Endurance Series, posting more overall wins than all the other teams combined. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest. All Ford (USA) Escort 1st-gen. . It was the first season of title sponsorship by Escort, replacing title sponsor Playboy Magazine from the previous season. 1987 Program CASC SCCA Rothmans 24-hour Escort Endurance Series-Mosport Park. The B and C classes were combined, and the SS—or Super Sports—class was introduced. 1987 Ford Escort convertible one owner from new in very original condition full service history with a huge file of receipt and Invoices for every service and work done to the car quite a unique find to see such a genuine car everything works as should do please call for more information. Escort. Random Page. Get the best deals on Auto Glass for 1987 Ford Escort when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 1955. You can buy a really nice car for between 15 and 20 grand. 1986 - SCCA Endurance Series - Playboy-Escort. Because of its outstanding performance, the TR8 was often dubbed the "English Corvette". Saleens even came with a Ford factory warranty. The Ford Escort 1987 Repair Service Manual (CA031472) is a comprehensive guide to repairing and maintaining your vehicle. Lot #42,449. The larger displacement FVD was designed and released for endurance racing in 1975, that displaced 1,975. First of what will probably be about 4 starion replicas Thanks Beefy for the render. By SCCA | October 29, 2021 5:54 PM ET. REAR VIEW: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE 1989 ESCORT ENDURANCE SERIES. 1987. 4 had been presented to team principal Kim Baker by tire supplier Goodyear after he won the series the previous year. Highest bid. Jaguar XK8/XKR Buying Guide. The thing of it is however, these were never all. April 2, 2016 Betsy Beyer. series II GT Hatchback all versions. We're talking endurance racing, 7 to 24-hours long! ChampCar is for people that have always wanted to go racing without all of the hassles, huge rulebook, or obscene expense. The USRRC was revived for 2 years in the late nineties. In 1987, # 97 was driven by (mostly) by Bob McConnell with occasional drives from John Heinricy. Money magazine’s Best-Value Car Insurance award-winner 2023. Our goal here is to examine how the two-car Bakeracing Corvette team. Rolex 24: Blomqvist’s Acura beats Nasr’s Porsche to Daytona pole. The championship was open to FIA Group C Sports. Quote in 2 mins and buy online to. 1987 Goodyear Eagle Tires original vintage advertisement. 99 + $9. Saleen campaigned these cars from 1986 to 1989 in an endurance race series, constantly testing them at 12- to 24-hour races with multiple drivers. Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC) -- We are a United States-based organization serving the owners and enthusiasts of Saleen vehicles designed and built from 1984 to present. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest. The team’s most memorable win came a year later with a 1-2-3 Saleen Mustang finish at the 24 Hours of Mosport enduro. only 50, 000 miles. Blue 1981 Escort with really low miles for $1200. 24, 2023, in Auburn, Calif. 1986 - SCCA Endurance Series - Playboy-Escort. 1987 Goodyear Eagle Tires original vintage advertisement. Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird. He won three 24-hour races in 1987 and again in 1988. Series Two RS Turbos were tamed by Ford SVE (Special Vehicle Engineering) for better road manners than the Series One, so the viscous-coupling limited-slip differential (LSD) was smoother, and the stock 3. The most recognized Saleen race cars are the nicknamed bumble bee cars from 87-89. . 1990 Corvette SCCA Escort World Challenge Race Car #99 – VIN 1G1YY2388L5102610It was marketed in North America by Mitsubishi as the Starion from 1983 until 1989.