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Ford Escort
Mk1 - Escort Mk1 (1968-1975)
1969 FORD CORTINA
1969
Manual
Petrol
£13,000 – £15,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 28 Oct at 10:00
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
34 days until auction
Estimate
£13,000 - £15,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- 1969 model year Ford Cortina classic car.
- Available for pre-auction viewing from 21 to 27 October 2026.
- All lots are sold as seen without any warranty implied or given.
- No mileage, service history or condition details are provided.
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Description
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About the Sport
The Ford Escort Sport (1971-1975) was a budget sporting model with the 1.3 Kent and appearance upgrades. Stripes and style without the cost.
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
Horsepower57 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1969
Body StyleCoupe
Production Info
Production Years1968 - 1975
GenerationMk1
Recently sold at auction: Escort
Price history: Escort at auction
28 sold lots
Hammer prices from UK auctions, most recent 300 sales.
Escort prices over time
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28 of 28 lots
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
34 days until auction
Estimate
£13,000 - £15,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
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