2023 Ford Escort Mk. I Fast Road/Rally car (1968) Coupe PETROL Manual

Description

This lot will be auctioned via Historics Classic and Sportscar Auctioneers at The Brooklands Velocity; Mercedes-Benz World sale on Saturday 29th November. Very tastefully built fast road/rally car. 1600cc crossflow engine with twin choke Weber carburettor. Excellent early shell. The Ford Escort has been a popular car in the rallying scene since its introduction in 1968. It has been used in a variety of rally events, from local club events to the world championship. The Escort has a long history of success in rally, having won many WRC events, and even winning the highly regarded RAC rally in eight consecutive years between 1972 and 1979. The Escort is well known for its durable construction, reliable performance, and excellent handling characteristics. The Escort has proven to be a great car for rallying, with its lightweight construction and powerful engine. Its suspension set-up and ground clearance makes it easy to handle on any terrain, while its low centre of gravity ensures good stability.This example arrived in the UK from South Africa around three years ago and is a very early and remarkably solid shell, which looks to be a very original structurally and the exterior wears a very attractive patina which suits the car well. The first UK owner added the bubble arches you see today and the finished product is a very tastefully built Mk. I Escort which would make a lovely fast road car or could quite easily be put into use on the rally scene. Power comes from a very sweet 1600cc Crossflow engine with twin choke Weber carburettor, and we are told the car drives particularly well with good power and a smooth gearbox. A motorsport fuel cell has been fitted in the boot, as well as a half roll cage (bolted in) and a pair of Sparco Sprint bucket seats. Continuing the motorsport theme, a set of 13 Minilite wheels and Cibie spotlights are also fitted. This really is a very attractive Escort at an equally attractive price and is supplied to auction with a V5C registration document. Consigned by Fraser Smith

Previously Registered Overseas; Safety Belt Pretensioners

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