Paul has been involved in motor racing since his early teens, helping his father race his Lotus 7 S4. The classic car bug was instilled early and his first car was a Mini Cooper 998, purchased when he was 14 years old. Since then he has owned several RS Fords and raced various cars including a March 722, Lotus 47 GT and BTCC Mazda.

Paul McCarthy - 1974 Ford Escort RS 1600

Paul has been involved in motor racing since his early teens, helping his father race his Lotus 7 S4. The classic car bug was instilled early and his first car was a Mini Cooper 998, purchased when he was 14 years old. Since then he has owned several RS Fords and raced various cars including a March 722, Lotus 47 GT and BTCC Mazda.

1974 Ford Escort RS 1600:

This Ford Escort was rebuilt as a representation of a Group 2 Zakspeed car that ran in the DRM championship in 1974. It has many correct components, like a Lucas mechanical fuel-injected BDG Cosworth engine and magnesium centre-lock BBS wheels. It was built to be light-weight and weighs 720kg wet and ready to race.
This car has been raced for last five to six years with good results at Hampton Downs and the Leadfoot Festival.