Highlights

Highly detailed rally-prepared road car
Suitable for road or rally use
1,700cc Kent Crossflow and Type 9 5spd gearbox
Racing cam and uprated fuel system
Well kept car in yellow with classic decals ]
Supplied with road and rally wheels and spares
Very tidy rally replica in great condition

The Appeal

Converting a car built to commemorate rally success for rally success seems entirely fitting to us. This well kept and very detailed Escort Mk1 rally-prepared car is a fitting reminder of those days when the Daily Mirror-sponsored Mexicos were pummelling the competition into submission all around the world.

The extensive updates have been completed to a high standard such that this car could be used on the road or for historic rally events. The work includes a 1,700cc Kent Crossflow engine with racing cam and a Type 9 5spd gearbox. The shell features Type 49 strengthening to boot floor and front struts. A full roll cage, uprated fuel system, electricity and fuel cut offs and full fire extinguishing system are just the start of the lengthy features you can check in the photos.

The car was acquired in 2023 by the current keeper from a friend. It has been little used in recent years but is said to run and drive very well. It is in good order and perfect for shows, events or simply turning heads on the road.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 15th February 1973
Car previously painted white which was re-registered yellow in May 1987
Chassis plate corresponds to a Daytona Yellow Mexico
11 registered keepers
Current keeper since June 2023
He acquired the car from a friend
Sparing use since 2012 when car was last MOT’d
Lots of paperwork as shown including dating back to 1980s
Described as ‘full rally spec’ by seller
Acquired by seller for use at shows rather than for rallying
2 keys and fobs as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Car cover included with Ford branding as shown
Clutch repaired in 2021
Old MOTs including handwritten versions to document mileage
AVO Club paperwork as shown
Spare parts as shown

The Condition

Older restoration and conversion to rally car finished in Daytona Yellow
Paintwork presents well with only minor and not significant aging to note
Bodywork presents well with usual Escort Mk1 check areas in good order
Some very slight bubbling to note to base of front wings and rear arches
Shell features Type 49 strengthening including rear inner arches, boot floor and front strut tops
Features strut brace to engine bay as shown
Supplied with choice of road and rally tyres with two sets of Minilite-style alloys
Tyres fitted to car are matching Yokoahamas in remaining tread on show
Alloy wheels on car present well with polished finish and only light kerbing
Features classic decals similar to those fitted to the Ford rally cars
Features chrome bullet mirrors, privacy glass and rally mud flaps
Quartet of CIBIE auxiliary lights as shown
Exterior trim and lights in good order with only light aging and no functional issues
Stripped and rally-prepared interior with extensive professionally fitted rally features
These include OMEX bolted-in roll cage and Lifeline fire system
Other features include fuel and electric cut off switches and uprated fuel system
Blue Cobra bucket seats with Sabelt harnesses bolted into rear of car as shown
Original Mexico-style dashboard with ‘full instrumentation’ in fair, lightly aged condition
Remaining trim has been removed and replaced with lightweight rally features
Momo deep dish three spoke steering wheel
Black headlining as shown in fair condition for age
No reported electrical, lighting or switchgear faults and likewise with rally fittings

The Mechanics

Ford ‘Kent’ crossflow 1,700cc engine with racing cam
5spd Type 9 Ford gearbox
Uprated fuelling system
Sparing recent use and thick history file documenting mileage
No reported running or driving issues

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