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- 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 Competition Car
1970 Ford Escort Mk1 Competition Car
1970 Ford Escort Mk1 Competition Car
Recently arrived from Australia, this well presented 1,600cc Mk 1 Escort competition car offers potential to upgrade to a UK-spec 'Group 2' race or rally car.
- GUIDE PRICE: £50,000 - £60,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd February, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Monza Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
N/A
SUMMARY
Recently arrived from Australia, this well presented 1,600cc Mk 1 Escort competition car offers potential to upgrade to a UK-spec 'Group 2' race or rally car.
DESCRIPTION
On offer here is a right-hand drive Mk1 Ford Escort that has been campaigned in the historic racing scene in Australia. The all-steel bodyshell came originally from a 1970 1,600cc car, is reported to be clean with no rust and is wearing Australian VIN plates. We’re informed that the car was built for racing by Mike Van Den Rydt fitted with a 1,975cc, alloy-blocked, wet-sump BDG but had to be re-sleeved to 1,600cc to meet the local Touring Car regulations in Australia.
The engine currently remains at 1,600cc, fuelled by twin sidedraft Webers, exhausted through a Tony Law Manifold and mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Front suspension is coil-over with adjustable platforms, rear suspension is 4-link with leaf springs, it sits on 13" Minilite-style wheels and the rear axle is an Atlas fitted with drum brakes as per the Australian regulations.
The current owner bought the car to the UK a few years ago with the intention of developing it to a full European-spec FIA 'Group 2' Historic Saloon, however other projects took priority and the car is now on the market. We understand that it would be possible to take the engine back to 1,975cc if 'Group 2' was the new owner’s ambition but, if that is not the case, then the little Escort would fit well into UK Club Racing or even rallying.
Very well presented in an attractive shade of blue, this impressive Escort is sensibly estimated at a level that allows scope for buyers to take the car further or just enjoy as is. Apart from a ‘shakedown’ test when it first arrived, we understand that it has not been used ‘in anger’. As with any competition car, it’s important to check the currency and suitability of the safety equipment (belts, seats, tank, extinguishers etc.) to ensure it’s appropriate for whatever level of motorsport the car’s next owner has in mind.
This is a rare opportunity and we invite and encourage your viewing of this delightful Mk1 at our Race Retro sale.
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT MK1
- Registration Number
- N/A
- Chassis Number
- NA
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Monza Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
CONTACTPlease note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th February. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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