Registration No: EU Registered
Chassis No: WF0CXXGAECYA24963
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
• Number #0197 of the 500 produced
• Offered in ‘barn-find’ condition having been off the road since 2018, although running and driving

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 number #0197 was supplied new by Ford main agents Lyons of Limerick Ltd to Ireland, being first registered on the 6^th of April 2001. Purchased by the previous keeper in 2008, the Racing Puma was well used during his ownership reaching some 120,000 miles by 2017. Around this time, the Puma’s speedometer is understood to have failed and was replaced by one reading 88,000 miles. Acquired by the vendor's late father in 2018, it was imported into the United Kingdom. Provided with a gearbox overhaul, full brake refresh, and new exhaust system upon arrival, the vendor’s father shortly after sadly passed away. Thereafter, #0197 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 eleven entries with majority of them from Ford main agents. Also included is the Irish Registration Certificate and some previous Irish road test history.

Intended purchasers should note that import duty may be payable on the car should it stay in the United Kingdom as the Puma was never NOVA registered on arrival here in 2018.

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