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Ford Escort
Mk1 - Escort Mk1 (1968-1975)
1968 Ford Escort MKI 1600 GT
1968
62,000 miles
Manual
Petrol
£35,000 – £40,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 31 Aug at 10:00
Listing Source
Hampson Auctions
Auction
Auction Date
Monday, 31 August 2026
Starts at 10:00
Starts in 5h 53m
Estimate
£35,000 - £40,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- First-generation 1968 Ford Escort 1600 GT specification.
- Offered at The Gold Cup Auction at Oulton Park.
- Vehicle mileage is listed as unknown.
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Description
Registration – AOO 771G Chassis No. – BB48HD29411 M.O.T. – TBC Odometer – TBC Detailed description and photographs coming shortly
About the 1600GT
The Ford Escort 1600GT (1970-1975) had the 1599cc Kent crossflow with 84hp and Weber carburettor. Improved handling with lower, firmer suspension. The sensible performance Escort.
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
Horsepower84 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1968
Mileage62,000 miles
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationAOO771G
VINBB48HD29411
MOTNo results returned
Production Info
Production Years1968 - 1970
GenerationMk1
Listing Source
Hampson Auctions
Auction
Auction Date
Monday, 31 August 2026
Starts at 10:00
Starts in 5h 53m
Estimate
£35,000 - £40,000
Location
United Kingdom
