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Ford Escort
Mk1 - Escort Mk1 (1968-1975)
1971 Ford Escort Mexico Mk1
1971
122,815 miles
Manual
Petrol
Ashford, Kent
Sold for £15,290
Sold on 16 Apr 2026
Listing Source
Hobbs Parker
Auction
Auction Ended
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Estimate
£20,000 - £22,000
Location
United Kingdom
Description
FORD / ESCORT MEXICO MK1 / Saloon Doors / YELLOW Sold by us to a serial local collector in 2025, he had made some cosmetic improvements.Driven to our auction centre.New four pot ventilated discs, new correct lotus radiator.- Lightened balanced high compression engine.- Twin sidedraft webers.- 2000 E Gearbox.
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
Year1971
Mileage122,815 miles
Body StyleCoupe
ColourYellow
RegistrationSKY810J
MOTNo results returned
Production Info
Production Years1970 - 1975
GenerationMk1
Listing Source
Hobbs Parker
Auction
Auction Ended
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Estimate
£20,000 - £22,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
1971122,815 milesManual
