Ford RS200 Replicas - Who makes a good one?
Discussion
Wanchaiwarrior said:
We've had that car in our workshop. Very nice but I've never crawled over an original so don't know how closely it compares. I'm told it is close.Steve
dom9 said:
I am somewhat bored at work today and thinking about future projects...
Is anyone still producing a good RS200 replica?
I am thinking about a small, mid-engined toy that can be built to my spec.
I'm liking the look of Fran Hall's GTA but there something about the RS200...
maybe those?Is anyone still producing a good RS200 replica?
I am thinking about a small, mid-engined toy that can be built to my spec.
I'm liking the look of Fran Hall's GTA but there something about the RS200...
at least it looks like they sell a lot parts...
http://www.globalgt.co.uk/index-23.html
The original Ford moulds (slightly bent due to nearby fire!) were sold to Paul Banham of Banaham Conversions. They were then purchased! (not going into that) by RallySport Replicas (RSR) near Cambridge. Due to wraglings about purchase RSR went under (I bought a complete set of panels from him - I believe they may have been the last Banham ones. This was 6 years ago.
There may be other panel manufactures using bucks from existing cars as previous posts.
By the way I built mine using a Celica GT4 platform so retained 4 wd and 280 bhp. SVA'd and weighed 1240kg. I built it to use in competition so was not finished to road car interior standards. Was also MSA Logbooked for sprints and hillclimbs. I used it at Croft and 2nd fastest (out of 60) on a trackday. Sold it for £5k which was less than the cost of the panels / parts.
There may be other panel manufactures using bucks from existing cars as previous posts.
By the way I built mine using a Celica GT4 platform so retained 4 wd and 280 bhp. SVA'd and weighed 1240kg. I built it to use in competition so was not finished to road car interior standards. Was also MSA Logbooked for sprints and hillclimbs. I used it at Croft and 2nd fastest (out of 60) on a trackday. Sold it for £5k which was less than the cost of the panels / parts.
Wanchaiwarrior said:
I had found that one. It looks just the ticket. I like the idea that it uses a longitudinal engine installation. I am not sure that I would want to use a Cosworth or even a turbo engine. A highly strung Duratec would be kind of cool but I wonder if you could squeeze something in a v-configuration in? I can imagine with a Ford/ Jaguar V6 in the middle and NA delivery, maybe with a more modern transaxle would be a lovely thing! How about with something like the Audi S4/RS4 engine running an Audi transaxle? Hmmmm...Steve_D said:
We've had that car in our workshop. Very nice but I've never crawled over an original so don't know how closely it compares. I'm told it is close.
Steve
If I built a car, it would need to look like an RS200 but it needn't be the most authentic replica out there. It's more the fact that I am looking for a 2-door, mid-engined coupe that can be 'played' with and a kit RS200 seems like it fits the bill perfectly.Steve
GTRene said:
That looks like an interesting site. I guess they are catering for 'original' cars, in the main?!magpies said:
The original Ford moulds (slightly bent due to nearby fire!) were sold to Paul Banham of Banaham Conversions. They were then purchased! (not going into that) by RallySport Replicas (RSR) near Cambridge. Due to wraglings about purchase RSR went under (I bought a complete set of panels from him - I believe they may have been the last Banham ones. This was 6 years ago.
There may be other panel manufactures using bucks from existing cars as previous posts.
By the way I built mine using a Celica GT4 platform so retained 4 wd and 280 bhp. SVA'd and weighed 1240kg. I built it to use in competition so was not finished to road car interior standards. Was also MSA Logbooked for sprints and hillclimbs. I used it at Croft and 2nd fastest (out of 60) on a trackday. Sold it for £5k which was less than the cost of the panels / parts.
Wow, 5k seems very reasonable for what sounds like an accomplished build!There may be other panel manufactures using bucks from existing cars as previous posts.
By the way I built mine using a Celica GT4 platform so retained 4 wd and 280 bhp. SVA'd and weighed 1240kg. I built it to use in competition so was not finished to road car interior standards. Was also MSA Logbooked for sprints and hillclimbs. I used it at Croft and 2nd fastest (out of 60) on a trackday. Sold it for £5k which was less than the cost of the panels / parts.
I do think the design has aged well and they are so rare that most people wouldn't know what it was, anyway 
The kit, mid-engined coupe market is sorely lacking at the moment... Then again, it was probably never buoyant, other than the MR2 body swaps.
Ideally, my spec would be:
- Road going interior (charcoal alcantara) including stereo/ nav
- Grigio Silverstone/ dark, metallic grey paintwork
- Red, modern alloys (giving a GT3RS type look)
- Modern, NA V6 of about 3 litres/ 300bhp
- Not too low/ stiff that it isn't everyday usuable
Absolutely NOT what the RS200 was designed to be but I'm guessing that would still be 300bhp/tonne and a damn sight cheaper than a new Cayman and it isn't meant to be a replica. I really do fancy one of these... Just need to move back to the UK!
The kit, mid-engined coupe market is sorely lacking at the moment... Then again, it was probably never buoyant, other than the MR2 body swaps.
Ideally, my spec would be:
- Road going interior (charcoal alcantara) including stereo/ nav
- Grigio Silverstone/ dark, metallic grey paintwork
- Red, modern alloys (giving a GT3RS type look)
- Modern, NA V6 of about 3 litres/ 300bhp
- Not too low/ stiff that it isn't everyday usuable
Absolutely NOT what the RS200 was designed to be but I'm guessing that would still be 300bhp/tonne and a damn sight cheaper than a new Cayman and it isn't meant to be a replica. I really do fancy one of these... Just need to move back to the UK!
GoneAnon said:
I think that an RS200 is the only car that I would trade my XR4i for.
A real one is, realistically, beyond me unless the Euromillions numbers come up but a good replica would do me.
Don't want to rain on your parade but you would probably be better off with a replica. I know the owner of an original and he hardly drives it as it is near impossible to drive on the road. A real one is, realistically, beyond me unless the Euromillions numbers come up but a good replica would do me.
There again there is an owner who uses his regularly even to go to the shops.
Regards
Nick
I always laugh at those photo's because the second one from the left is not a genuine RS200 it is a Banham 200 version based on the Austin Meastro. You can see the white bonnet badge which Paul put on all of his replicas. James from RSR took the photo's to use in his adverts after purchasing the company.
There were many replicas produced, Banham, SPD, RSR, GT4/200, Rally Replicas, Mercury, KARA 430, Evo 200.
The first five and the most accurate used genuine body panels, the second three used externally copied only and had lengthened panels which can easily be seen in the cills, front quarter panel bumpers and other area's.
There were many replicas produced, Banham, SPD, RSR, GT4/200, Rally Replicas, Mercury, KARA 430, Evo 200.
The first five and the most accurate used genuine body panels, the second three used externally copied only and had lengthened panels which can easily be seen in the cills, front quarter panel bumpers and other area's.
Edited by Mike N on Saturday 10th November 01:42
Dom, the guy who bought my old Mr2Roadster with the 3.0 V6 conversion is currently fitting an RS200 kit to that.
Haven't heard from him in a while so will email and see how he's progressing with it.
That would pretty much cover the bases for you but you would need to go SC or buy a 2GRFE and running gear to get up to the 300bhp mark. Only 200 just now but the weight will be nearer a tonne.
Haven't heard from him in a while so will email and see how he's progressing with it.
That would pretty much cover the bases for you but you would need to go SC or buy a 2GRFE and running gear to get up to the 300bhp mark. Only 200 just now but the weight will be nearer a tonne.
dtmpower said:
Will do it when I get home 
Cheers, buddy OlberJ said:
Dom, the guy who bought my old Mr2Roadster with the 3.0 V6 conversion is currently fitting an RS200 kit to that.
Haven't heard from him in a while so will email and see how he's progressing with it.
That would pretty much cover the bases for you but you would need to go SC or buy a 2GRFE and running gear to get up to the 300bhp mark. Only 200 just now but the weight will be nearer a tonne.
Hi Olie - that sounds like an interesting project! Was that a Mk.2? Get him to post up in the Readers Cars section on here - would be good to follow the progress there!Haven't heard from him in a while so will email and see how he's progressing with it.
That would pretty much cover the bases for you but you would need to go SC or buy a 2GRFE and running gear to get up to the 300bhp mark. Only 200 just now but the weight will be nearer a tonne.
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