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Ford Escort

Mk1 - Escort Mk1 (1968-1975)

1972 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico

1972

12,321 miles

Manual

Petrol

£18,000 – £22,000

Estimate range

Listing Source

Iconic Auctioneers

Auction

Auction Ended

Sunday, 30 August 2026

Estimate

£18,000 - £22,000

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Accompanied by a history file detailing a restoration carried out from 2014.
Recent mechanical work includes new oil seals, gaskets, clutch, and starter.
Front seats were recently refurbished with powder-coated frames and new covers.

The seller spent around £4,000 on the vehicle during 16 months of ownership.

Body filler is present across most panels and paintwork is not the best.
A fitted aluminium racing fuel tank causes an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Rear disc brakes squeal slightly at low speeds and when reversing.

Generated by AI from the auction house's description. Always verify details with the seller before bidding.

About the Mexico

The Ford Escort Mexico (1970-1974) celebrated the 1970 London-Mexico World Cup Rally win. 1.6 Kent with 86hp, lowered suspension, strengthened bodyshell. Around 10,000 built. Iconic nameplate. Values from £25k.

Known Issues to Watch For

Escort Mk1: Engine - Kent crossflow robust with excellent parts. BDA twin-cam (RS1600/Twin Cam) needs specialist care, expensive to rebuild. Pinto (RS2000) - timing belt. Gearbox - 4-speed, ok. Body - RUST is critical. Sills are structural, floors, inner wings, front crossmember, rear arches, boot floor. Restoration panels available. Suspension - leaf spring rear. Values rising steadily, especially RS models. Budget £1-4k annually.

Desirable Options

RS1600 (holy grail), Twin Cam (rare), RS2000, Mexico, Good bodywork critical, Matching numbers

Specifications

Performance

Horsepower86 hp

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine0.0L

Fuel TypePetrol

TransmissionManual

Drive TypeRWD

Vehicle Details

Year1972

Mileage12,321 miles

Body StyleCoupe

RegistrationDRD 146K

MOTNo results returned

Production Info

Production Years1970 - 1975

GenerationMk1

Listing Source

Iconic Auctioneers

Auction

Auction Ended

Sunday, 30 August 2026

Estimate

£18,000 - £22,000

Location

United Kingdom

View Original Listing

Price on request

197212,321 milesManual

Price history: Escort at auction

24 sold lots

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