We have great pleasure in offering for sale this unique Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico Estate. This 1971 5 owner example is now presented in British Green with a stunning interior with 2 stunning green Connolly leather Recaro Sportster CS seats. Please see the full specifications below:
Body
1971 Mk1 Estate Shell
Mexico front wings and rolled rear arches
Full seam welded roll cage
AVO gusseting
75 litre Alloy Fuel Tank
Underside in Kevlar Carbon for added protection
Cibie Spot Lamps
British racing green Exterior (NON Metallic)
Engine
AX-Block 1800 Crossflow
Steel Crank / Rods, Forged Pistons, Steel Rocker Shaft, Duplex Timing Gear, Kent 254 Cam
Twin 45 Webers, Pipecross Air Filter, 2x facet Redtop Fuel Pumps and Enhanced Starter Motor
Full Custom Stainless Steel Exhaust System with Removable Catalyst and Front Sump Guard
Transmission
Type - 9 5 speed box with AP Racing Clutch and Baby Atlas Axle
Suspension
Turreted Five Linked with Bilstein Legs, Gartrac Front Cross Member, Quick Rack with Roller top bearings and Polybushed throughout
Brakes
Monte Carlo Spec with Twin Rear Calliper System and Hydraulic Handbrake
Wheels / Tyres
6x13 Minilites with Michelin 185/70R13 Tyres
Interior
Recaro Sportster CS Seats finished in Green Connolly Leather
Custom Made Dash Console and all Interior Panels are also Custom Made with removable carpets
VDO Gauges, Monit Tripmeter
Pelton Intercom System
As you can tell this car has received a no expense custom build and as such is in perfect condition to be used for fast road, track work or to be presented at any classic car event. It has been tested at Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit and as you can predict did fabulously well, it revs out to 9000 RPM!! This is a seriously fast FORD! Having sold a handful of rare Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Escorts we would anticipate a lot of interest in this example, therefore please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our sales team to arrange a viewing!
