Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 20th May from 12pm
Auction: Wed 21st May from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1973 Ford Escort MK1 Rally Car
Veteran of numerous events and last campaigned in 2023
Estimate
£14, 000 - £18, 000
Registration No: LAF 895L
Chassis No: BBATMT80397
MOT: Exempt
Entered from a deceased estate and a regular competitor up until 2023
Tuned 'Pinto' engine previously measured at 160bhp
Veteran of numerous HRCR events
Arguably even more successful in historic rallies than it was in period, the Ford Escort MK1 remains an understandably popular choice with those who like travelling sideways!
According to its quoted chassis number, BBATMT80397, this particular example was built in December 1972 at Ford’s Halewood plant as a two-door Escort 1100cc Saloon. Erroneously listed on its accompanying V5C Registration Document as a Mexico model, ‘LAF 895L’ has been used for competition in more recent times. Primarily competing with the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR), the Ford’s last outing is thought to have been the 2023 Tour of Cheshire. Prior to then it is known to have contested the HERO Throckmorton Challenge, Palladwr Rally, Bryniau Clwyd Road Rally and Gremlin Historic Rally. A dyno sheet on file suggests that the ‘Pinto’ four-cylinder OHC engine was overhauled in 2019 at which it was found to develop 160bhp (116bhp at the rear wheels). Riding on Minilite-style alloy wheels, the Escort also boasts a substantial rollcage, alloy fuel tank, strut brace, competition dashboard, Sparco bucket seats and driving lamps. Entered from a deceased estate, ‘LAF 895L’ is currently running and driving but would benefit from recommissioning / restoration works before attacking a stage in anger again. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and sundry paperwork. A spares package is available by separate negotiation.
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Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
