The Build Process

Engineered In The Open.

Every stage documented. Every decision visible. From bare shell to first ignition, syndicate members travel with the build from day one.

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Phase 01

Acquisition & Strip - Complete

Car #148 — the 148th of 500 RS500s ever built — sourced, authenticated, and fully stripped to bare metal. Every component is catalogued and inspected.

  • Base vehicle selection
  • Full teardown
  • Component cataloguing
  • Chassis inspection
Partner: ASM Auto Recycling
Phase 02

Design & Engineering

Body shell is 3D scanned to sub-millimetre accuracy, producing a complete digital twin. Engineers iterate CAD designs for structural optimisation and modern performance.

  • 3D scanning & digital twin
  • CAD modelling
  • Structural optimisation
  • Aero & thermal sims
Partner: T3DMC • BAMD Composites
Phase 03

Coach Building

At the heart of the syndicatedrestomod build is to create a coach built Aluminium body to showcase the artisan skills of our build partners.

  • Hand formed bodywork
  • Lightweight aluminium
  • Coach built techniques
  • Hand built by craftsmen
Partner: Coventry Metalcraft • Silverstone
Phase 04

Additive Manufacturing

The syndicatedrestomod build is designed to showcase the bleeding edge technology at our disposal through our manufacturing partners to deliver rapid prototyping to the build efficiency as well as the use of polymer and specialist metals.

  • Polymer plastics printing
  • Titanium alloy printing
  • Interior & Exterior parts and components
  • Rapid development
Partner: DMC
Specification

Technical Snapshot.

Base
1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 #148
Engine
Reworked YB 2.0L turbocharged inline-4
Target Power
550+ bhp
Bodywork
Coachbuilt Aluminium + Composite
Chassis
Reinforced shell, modern suspension geometry
Production
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