Description
Ford Escort 1600 Ghia Mk2 – 16, 000 miles -The Best
The squarer-styled Mark 2 Escort appeared in January 1975. The L/ GL/ Ghia models were the mainstream of production and proved an instant success. Today the classic styling, entertaining handling and Ford ‘Blue Oval’ appeal have led to a sharp rise in interest & values with good examples being snapped up by a new generation of classic car enthusiasts.
Milestones marketed this stunning Escort Mk2 around two years ago and she is only being sold to make room for another Milestones purchase.
Mr Kevin Kelly, a garage proprietor purchased his Cosmos Blue Escort on 8th June 1979 and she was registered on 1st August 1979 in order to be allocated the new ‘V’ registration.
Mr Kelly used the car sparingly for two years at which point he purchased a new Golf GTi and his much-loved Escort was comprehensively waxoyled. placed on blocks and put under a soft car cover at the back of his garage for most of the next 30 years.
The car was recommissioned and sold in 2010. Milestones purchased the car from the third owner in 2020 and we were delighted when she was offered to us again by the fourth owner – we always buy our cars back as they are so nice.
This phrase “Drives like a new car” has never been more apt. She pulls very well with smooth gear change, willing engine, the brakes bite keenly and every switch and instrument works exactly as it should.
Under the bonnet is excellent. In particular the slam panel that features all of the original identification plates - even the radiator bears a warn ‘Ford Basildon’ sticker – boot is clean with zero corrosion.
The interior is to the same standard as the rest of the car – outstanding!
The history file includes the original Bill of Sale from the supplying dealership (H & J Quick) plus the dealer pack, old MOT’s to warrant the mileage plus a Chasing Cars article from Classic Car Weekly in 2020.
This car needs to be viewed and driven in order to be fully appreciated.
Ready to win prizes or simply use and enjoy we don’t believe there is a nicer Mk 2 on the market today
