2000 Ford Racing Puma

KEY FACTS

• This Ford Racing Puma is an acclaimed limited-production sports coupe, supported by a solid maintenance history.
• It is powered by a 1.7-litre naturally aspirated VCT inline-four producing 153bhp, and sending it to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• The car is number 266 of only 500 Ford Racing Puma examples produced.
• The odometer shows 76,600 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Ford Racing Puma was built by engineering firm Tickford in the UK, and is set apart from the standard Puma by its wider aluminium front and steel rear wheel arches, a deeper and wider front bumper with an aerodynamic carbon fibre front splitter, as well as uprated springs and dampers.
• The Racing Puma’s engine featured revised camshafts, a new inlet manifold and exhaust system, and an ECU remap over the standard car.
• This car is finished in striking Ford Imperial Blue over a black fabric and blue Alcantara-trimmed interior, featuring exclusive Sparco racing seats with embroidered Ford Racing emblems, and punctuated by silver trim inserts.
• It rides on the correct set of 17-inch Speedline alloy wheels, housing blue brake callipers, and fitted with a set of Nexen NFera SU1 tyres.
• The specification includes a black leather and blue Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, Sparco aluminium pedals, air conditioning, a Sparco gear knob, heated front and rear screens, a CD stereo unit, and electrically adjustable door mirrors.
• The car is accompanied by the original Puma owner’s booklet, the service book, the original sales brochure, various invoices for work carried out, and two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: there are some age-related marks and stone chips on the flared rear arches, and wear and bobbling on the front seat Alcantara.
• The most recent MOT test took place on 24 June 2025 at 75,288 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The latest service was carried out during June 2025 at 75,288 miles by Halfords Autocentre. Work consisted of an engine oil and filter change service.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced in June 2022 at 70,910 miles by DH Specialist Cars, which was an oil and filter service and replacement of the coil pack, spark plugs, air filter, and lambda sensor, along with door card repair and the addition of new door card caps.

Dates and mileage:

• 01.2002 - 4,458 miles - Ambrosetti (UK) Ltd (evidenced)
• 03.2002 - 4,465 miles - John Grose Group Ltd (evidenced)
• 03.2003 - 10,440 miles - Car Care Centre (evidenced)
• 04.2004 - 15,629 miles - Car Care Centre (evidenced)
• 06.2004 - 16,307 miles - John Grose Group Ltd (evidenced)
• 09.2008 - 56,588 miles - Pretty Garage(evidenced)
• 10.2010 - 59,617 miles - Temple Garage (evidenced)
• 12.2012 - 67,024 miles - Temple Garage (evidenced)
• 07.2014 - 69,062 miles - Temple Garage (evidenced)
• 05.2019 - 69,998 miles - Temple Garage (evidenced)
• 09.2021 - 70,000 miles - Temple Garage (evidenced)
• 06.2022 - 70,910 miles - DH Specialist Cars Ltd (evidenced)
• 06.2025 - 75,288 miles - Halfords Autocentre (evidenced)

SUMMARY

This Ford Racing Puma is a very usable example of the marque’s limited-production sports coupe, believed to remain highly original. One of only 500 examples produced, with striking wide-body styling and an uprated engine, it would make a characterful addition to any assembly of modern classic performance heroes, and an exciting companion for B-road blasts

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