Chassis SFACXXBJ2C??00072

I think this car was originally sold to Diabolique Motorsport, Portugal around Feb 1986.

July 2004 - I was doing some research and if what I found was correct, this car was the chassis that tragically took the life of a spectator in Lagoa Azul, Portugal on 5th March 1986 whilst being driven by Joaquim Santos at Curva das Aguas.

May 2005 - I have been sent the below image from Jose Correia clearly showing the index C440BHV and the sender states the image was taken at the crash on Portugal Rally of 1986. Jose seems quite knowledgeable and states #072 was C440BHV so until I hear otherwise I have linked the two records.

Jose sent me some other images of what we think is #072 seen at Oporto Classic Show in October 2004 bearing the index JV-99-80. We think this is the same car ?

January 2006 - I am a little confused now. Another person has emailed me a new photo of #072 which shows it bearing the plate QR-25-52

..so can anyone help explain this ? - I was told, "I can tell you that the RS200 Chassis 072 Diabolique is alive and well here in Portugal. The car is usually seen at the biggest motorshow & classic car shows in Oporto. Unfortunately it has never been used in demonstration runs and I'm sure it hasn't seen almost any use since 1986. The car is pristine and in excellent condition. Last year, the extinct Diabolique Motorsport team was reunited for the first time in years, and there was a demonstration run with a couple of genuine Escorts Gr.4 '' Diabolique '' driven by Joaquim Santos. Although the team has ceased activity in 1992, the team owner still has all the cars ! I'm sending a photo of the RS200 road car that is part of the collection of the ''Diabolique Motorsport'' team owner. I don't have any more information about this car except that it has a 1986 license plate."
 

If you find any further info on this vehicle please email me on justin@rs200.org

Thanks,

Justin Smith