2000 Ford Racing Puma
No Reserve

Registration No: EU Registered
Chassis No: WF0CXXGAECYA22536
MOT: None

• 1 of just 500 examples produced for the UK-market
• In common with other Ford low-volume models like the RS200, the upgrades were the responsibility of Tickford in Daventry
• Only 65,500 miles and four owners from new
• Number #0174 of the 500 produced
• Offered in ‘barn-find’ condition having been off the road since 2018, although running and driving

PLEASE NOTE: This lots service book contains ten stamps rather than eleven as previously catalogued.

The Ford Racing Puma was the name eventually given to Ford's concept Puma, the Puma RS, which was first unveiled to the public at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. At the time, Ford was keen to stress that this was no mere styling job and the idea was to transfer the know-how and technology learned directly from Ford Puma race and rally programmes to a homologation-esque road car. The Ford Racing Puma featured a modified version of the 1.7 Zetec-SE engine pushing out 153bhp with high lift camshafts, revised inlet manifold, exhaust, and ECU. The bodywork was changed to give it wider front and rear wings, with the track increased and the rims upgraded to 17"x7.5J which housed large Alcon 4 pot callipers and discs, with disc brakes to the rear as well as Eibach shocks. The interior was also transformed with Sparco bucket seats finished in Blue Alcantara trim, which was also used to trim the steering wheel, rear seats, and door cards. The strictly limited production run was initially pencilled to run for 1,000 units, with 500 destined for the German market, and 500 for the UK. All conversions were carried out by Tickford, Daventry (in common with other Ford low-volume models like the RS200), with only the 500 destined for the UK market being produced and sold in the end.

Racing Puma #0174 was supplied new to Ireland, being first registered on 18th April 2000. In the hands of three owners in Ireland, the last of which acquired the Racing Puma in 2008, #0174 was acquired by the vendor’s late father in 2018 and was subsequently imported into the United Kingdom. Provided with an MOT test upon arrival in February 2018, the Puma was also lavished with the brake callipers overhauled and new brake discs and pads, before the vendor’s father shortly after sadly passed away. Thereafter, chassis ‘22536’ has been stored alongside another Racing Puma in a barn, until being unearthed in preparation for the auction. Offered with a history file that includes the original book pack containing the owner’s guide, associated guides, and the stamped service book displaying ten entries with the majority being from Ford main agents. Also included is the Irish Registration Certificate, the United Kingdom MOT certificate, and documentation regarding the commencement of the UK registration process which has yet to be completed. A very original example with plenty of potential, it is offered now having covered just 65,500 miles from new and with only four owners. Intending purchases should note that there is a reference to a NOVA number in the history file, which we are trying to confirm the validity of.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452