Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Sollitt View Post
Crunch, how does this relate to the replication of similar cars when a COD has been incorrectly issued? I'm thinking specifically of the Escort with the YB Cosworth engine. Which of the 3 following statements would reflect policy?
1. We'll limit the mistake to one car.
2. We must allow replications of this model whenever produced.
3. We must allow all similar deviations across all makes & models .i.e. KE25 Corolla can run 3SGE.
There are probably quite a few cars out there with COD's that maybe should never had got them. Of course; you try to limit the mistakes.
However the car you refer to (and I think Carlo was in on the discussion at the time) had an owner that provided written material such as magazine articles to show that in 1982 the Mark 2 Escort was tested with the engine that ended up in the Sierra Cosworth. Therefore a period modification. If you have a problem with that; and I know you have asked me and I have explained this in the past; please take it up with the Rally Commission Chairman