Description
Coming Soon - Awaiting full valet & professional photos
1973 Ford Escort // 1. 8 Zetec Engine // 5-speed // Lots of upgrades // 131bhp
ULEZ Compliant Historic Vehicle
Upgraded 1973 Ford Escort now featuring a 1. 8 Zetec engine from Dunnell Engines and fitted with a 5-speed Type-9 gearbox.
Super punchy, high performing MK1 Escort.
Dyno printout confirms 131 bhp as of January 2021.
Specification includes:
- Blackline Limited Slip Differential
- Escort Sports Exhaust System with 4 branch manifold
- Twin 45 Carbs
- Pipercross Air Filter
- 5-speed Type-9 Manual Gearbox
- 1. 8 Ford Zetec supplied by Dunnell Engines
- Zetec World Cup Engine Mounts
- Rear Gaz Shocks
- Poly bushes front and rear
- Rear disc conversion, so now discs all around
- Electric power steering upgrade
- 13” Mini Lites
- Nankang Sports NS-2R Tyres
- Timing Belt kit - 2/ 1/ 2022 by AutoEngineering, Somerset.
- Various engine rebuild works by AutoEngineering, Somerset - 2/ 1/ 2022
- Rear wheel bearings replaced - March 2023
- Rear brake calipers replaced - March 2023
- new Chrome bumpers front and rear
Everyone that has driven this car at the showroom has only good things to say. Super fun in every department.
Lovely raspy sound and tremendous acceleration bursts. This little Escort will leave you with an infectious smile on your face wherever you go.
Presented in splendid condition throughout, all panels and coachwork are very clean. The high-quality paint finish was professionally done recently and will look great at any classic car show.
Ok it's a four-door and I know what you are thinking. But, two door MK1s in this condition will be upwards of £35, 000. So, you'll have a lot of change left over and it would be hard to find one that would drive as well as this. You'll have to spend a time and money to do so.
Instead, you'll be having too much fun in this to care.
It's been built to be enjoyed and there's no reason to hesitate in taking her out any day of the week. It starts on the button and is ready to go.
This car is now registered as an historic vehicle, meaning it no longer requires an MOT, is exempt from UK road tax and can be driven in the ULEZ area of London free of charge.
