Description
1972 FORD ESCORT MK1 1300 — ONE OWNER FROM NEW | MATCHING NUMBERS
A genuine early Ford Escort MK1 with exceptional provenance and matching numbers
Offered for sale is this 1972 Ford Escort MK1 1300, a particularly desirable example having been purchased new by its sole owner and remaining with the same owner throughout its life
Importantly, the car retains its matching-numbers engine, adding further authenticity and collectability to this already remarkable example
The car was taken off the road in 2002 and has remained stored ever since, making this an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire an early Escort with an exceptional ownership history
Vehicle Details
• Year: 1972
• Model: Ford Escort MK1
• Engine: 1300cc
• Matching numbers: Yes
• Ownership: One owner from new
• Off the road: Since 2002
• Condition: Restoration project
• History: Long-term ownership from new
Provenance
Purchased new in 1972, this Escort remained with its original owner throughout its life before being taken off the road in 2002
It has subsequently remained stored, preserving a fascinating piece of early Escort history and providing an exceptional basis for a careful and sympathetic restoration
The combination of one-owner provenance, matching numbers and more than two decades off the road makes this a particularly interesting example for collectors and enthusiasts of the Ford Escort MK1
The Opportunity
Early Ford Escort MK1s are increasingly sought after, particularly genuine examples with strong provenance and original mechanical identity
This Escort offers its next owner the opportunity to undertake a sympathetic restoration, retaining its original character, identity and history while returning this iconic Ford to the road
A genuine early MK1 1300 with one-owner-from-new provenance and matching numbers — an increasingly rare opportunity for the discerning Ford collector
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