| Year: | 1971 |
| Mileage: | 5000 |
| Engine Size: | 2000 ccm |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
| Model: | Escort |
| Drive Side: | Right-hand drive |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Fuel: | Petrol |
| Service History: | Yes |
| V5 Document: | Yes |
| Emission class: | — |
*P/X, delivery available
This example has been loved and cherished for 23 years by the previous owner who is one of only 5 previous owners in 55 years .
It is accompanied with a detailed service history folder highlighting its cherished life and the amount of money that has been spent on the upgrades and maintenance …
The car was restored 5000 miles ago , and made into a recreation of a RS 2000 with modern upgrades .
Not only does it have the looks and it also has the handling and performance to match whilst being an Escort that is ready to be used, driven and enjoyed.
Briefly the build spec. comprises of Mexico front wings, Mexico front panel, rear arches and top flitch plates …..
6 “J” RS Alloys with five matching Pirelli P6000 tyres ….
2.0 litre pinto with a fast road cam ….
32/ 36 twin choke Weber ….
Type 9, 5 speed gearbox….
3. 54 RS 2000 Diff ….
RS alloy bell housing and sump pick up pipe ….
2. 8 Bilstein Struts …
new discs and pads…
servo brakes …
correct 8 inch rear drums …
Kenlowe electric fan….
Munroe rear shocks and de-cambered springs …
Ashley exhaust …
6 dial 140 MPH twin cam cluster …
Battery relocated in the boot and the all important RS decals and badges …
The shell was Ziebart wax injected from new and is in excellent condition throughout with fantastic panel gaps all round….
On the road this MK1 performs and handles really well.. A true drivers car …
The Pinto engine purrs , It starts and settles very quickly with strong oil pressure , and offers great response ….
The type 9 gearbox is precise and offers relaxed cruising with that very handy 5th gear….
The Escort is very easy to drive at any speed and when pushed thanks to the fast road cam it really comes alive with oodles of power …
The handling is precise and the whole package feels very well set up and ready for any road….
The interior is finished to a very high standard with matching black front and rear seats and excellent door cards… It has the correct material roof lining and that 6 dial dash and RS 3 spoke steering wheel…
The boot area is very well presented and the engine bay is clean and nicely detailed….
The Escort has a very solid shell and is also very solid underneath.
The paintwork is gleaming and virtually blemish free and the whole package belies its vintage…
It has been an absolute pleasure preparing this awesome machine and an even bigger thrill to drive it.It offers its lucky new owner the chance to enjoy the hugely popular and ever growing Classic Ford scene….
The MK1 is fully serviced, checked and driven and has a full no advisory MOT and is also MOT and Tax exempt….
We can always arrange delivery and will take another interesting classic in part exchange , regardless of value ….
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