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

1971 Ford Escort Mexico Mk1

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