Description

FORD / ESCORT MEXICO MK1 / Saloon Doors / GREEN Bereavement sale. One local owner from new. Supplied new by Haynes of Maidstone, original bill of sale enclosed.MOT'd regularly up to 2019 at 50,089 miles.The car appears to have been injected with Ziebart or similar.Spare key.

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