Description
FOR SALE
A matching numbers RSOC registered Ford Escort RS Mexico with 42, 994 miles.
EQUIPMENT
Heavy duty body shell, two circular H4 halogen headlights, front air dam, rubberised tail spoiler, unique bodyside stripes, ‘Mexico’ decals, two black door mirrors, laminated windscreen, simulated leather covered sports steering wheel, hazard warning flashers, heated rear window, separate fuel, water temperature and oil pressure gauges, padded sun visors, two-speed heater, aero flow ventilation with eyeball vents.
EXTERIOR
The Rallye Sport Pedigree only existed for a short period with the Mk2 RS Mexico and this highly commended and original example is one of a handful of true survivors having had minimal bodywork known to exist within the RS Owners Club. Finished in desirable Signal Yellow, (Code 9), it wears its mainly original coat of paint with absolute pride showing age related marks and imperfections picked up over 48 years of pampered use with enthusiasts. These include some paint thinning from over exorbitant polishing and touched in stone chips. Well known on the show circuit, it has collected some noteworthy awards at both Regional and National RS Days and recently took part on the Cumbria Lakes Tour and at the 50th Anniversary of the Mk2 Ford Escort RS Mexico. Ford glass has number plate etching and even the front wings are factory fitment and date stamped! The underside remains untouched, incredibly clean and factory correct. All trim and decals are perfect and the distinctive squared-up nose styling and front air dam informs knowledgeable onlookers to the scarcity of this model only built between January 1976 and July 1978. Utterly gorgeous and a real showstopper amongst a field of restored cars.
INTERIOR
The interior of this RS Mexico offers simple sporting pleasure. The twin high back reclining Scheel front seats are still trimmed in their original Black fabric with head restraints and are in amazing condition with no loose material. The carpets, washable black headlining and door cards are all unmarked and like the rest of the car, no reproduction parts here! All the gauges and warning lights function correctly with the ‘RS’ logo within the five white needle instrument cluster reminding the driver how special this RS Ford is. The padded dash has no cracks and the simulated leather RS sports steering wheel still has visible veins, even the green BSI Approved stickers to the seatbelt buckles remain attached! The boot area is absolutely original with the tool kit within the black bag, basic Hardura mat and small bracket spot-welded onto the boot floor to hold the spare wheel strap. Wonderful.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Powered by its matching numbers 1593cc OHC unit, everything mechanical performs faultlessly on this standard Pinto engine. Crisp performance and a wonderful exhaust note is created through the standard looking stainless steel replacement exhaust system still with the four branch into two branch RS exhaust manifold. A top speed of 106mph and 0-60mph in 10. 2 seconds is quoted. Lifting the bonnet reveals stunning originality with chassis plate, body plate, untouched chassis stamp to offside front reinforced strut mount and aforementioned date stamped front wings in place! The standard close ratio 4-speed robust gearbox offers short and precise gear changes. Delightful.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
This stunning example is fitted with the standard Bright Silver RS Mexico steel 5. 5x13in sculptured sports wheels in immaculate condition with unmarked Black RS caps. Pirelli Cinturato CN36 tyres measuring 175/ 70 R13 are fitted with excellent tread. Vacuum servo assisted front disc brakes and rear drum brakes pull the car up to a safe halt.
HISTORY FILE
With only around 2, 500 Mk2 Ford Mexico’s made, (source Ford RS Owners Club), this car represents a rare breed! Positioned awkwardly in price and specification between a 1600 Sport and an RS2000 when new, the Mexico had a very short production run and therefore is now a highly sought-after model amongst collectors. This incredible example was built at the Saarlouis assembly plant in January 1977 and supplied by Grays of Guilford on the 18th March 1977 to Mr Philip Stanley. A passionate car enthusiast, he kept a detailed log of all maintenance and repairs for 23 years until selling the car in June 2000. Amazingly, each of the subsequent four owners has continued this log including owner, John Hughes, a previous Mk2 Registrar for RS Owners Club. Displayed at many events including RSOC National Day, Ford Fair, AVO Day and numerous Lakes Tours, this example is well known within the RS Owners Club and highly respected. It is a very reluctant sale by the current RSOC member to make way for another Mk2 Ford Escort. A thick file of historic invoices, previous MOT certificates handbooks and spare keys awaits presentation to the next lucky custodian who will understand fully this remains one of the few authentic survivors in a confusing market of fakes.
MOT January 2027, HPI Clear.
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