Tolman Engineering Launches Ford RS200 Recommissioning Service

The Ford RS200 was a truly special machine created with one purpose in mind many years ago – as a homologated model designed to help the automaker go Group B rally racing. The mid-engine, all-wheel drive RS200’s racing career was short-lived thanks to the premature cancellation of that series, and just around 200 road-going examples were built. However, there’s still a lot of interest in the Ford RS200 today, prompting the creation of some continuation models – and now, a recommissioning service for existing ones.

This new service is being offered by a UK-based company called Tolman Engineering, which has already successfully recommissioned a 1,200-mile example of the Ford RS200. Now, it’s ready to provide that same service to owners, after it has developed its own line of new parts. Those include an ECU upgrade that’s specifically designed to make the RS200 more reliable and easy to drive on public roads, though it is also ready to rebuild stock parts such as dampers, or provide new, more modern replacements if so desired. The concept is to help keep these cars on the road, reviving or replacing whatever it takes to make that happen.

“Even with the best intentions, not exercising a car, especially those increasing in value, can lead to more headaches,” said Chris Tolman, founder of Tolman Engineering. “Rubber components such as belts, engine or drivetrain seals and fuel lines will deteriorate over time, making them potentially unsafe or unreliable. The scarcity of parts means those that are fitted might be beyond their planned life, so you can’t push the cars to get the most out of what they can offer.”

“When properly sorted, it’s a rewarding driving experience that feels special. Just like our Tolman Editions, we want owners to experience these cars as they were meant to be – thrilling, engaging and alive. We can apply our knowledge to pretty much any model to dial up the driving experience, reliability and performance. Knowing your car is properly sorted can transform your feelings and enthusiasm to get out and use it.”