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- 1973 Ford Escort Mexico
1973 Ford Escort Mexico
Lot Number: 970
1973 Ford Escort Mexico
Multi show-winning, magazine-featured, genuine AVO Mexico with an impressive mechanical specification.
- GUIDE PRICE: £30,000 - £40,000
+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Olympic Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
OAT 269M -
ODOMETER READING
35000 Miles
SUMMARY
Multi show-winning, magazine-featured, genuine AVO Mexico with an impressive mechanical specification.
DESCRIPTION
- Confirmed factory-built September 1973 by the AVO Club and first registered 19/10/1973, well known in local and national Ford and AVO circles
- Believed to have been first campaigned by Motoring News between 1973 and 1975, acquired by its most recent keeper in 2000 and subsequently restored twice - once in 2002 and again in 2009
- Fitted with a 1,640cc Kent Crossflow four-cylinder engine rebuilt by JEM engines and mated to a 4-speed Mexico-correct 2000E manual gearbox
- Finished in Olympic Blue with a Custom Pack Recaro interior, the specification is a testament to the owner’s detailed knowledge of these cars
- Our vendor provided us with an information sheet detailing the car's history and specification but it runs to four A4 pages and we simply don't have the space here to do it justice. This sheet is available from the car's consignor and some of this information is in the Condition Report
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ-exempt. Last MOT expired May 2019 @ 34,307 (no advisories) and now showing 35,386 miles
- With great provenance and in super condition, if you’re in the market for a genuine Mexico this one deserves your attention
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 970
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT MEXICO
- Registration Number
- OAT 269M
- Chassis Number
- BFATNC00181
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Olympic Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
81 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
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Remarks
Refinished in Olympic Blue using Type 49 shell, Paintwork in very good order with only light points to note in photos,  Bodywork presents very well with minor marks, Carefully detailed original and upgraded, factory-correct specification, Bodywork repairs during 2000 and 2009, Olympic Blue paint, Black pinstripe decal kit, Chrome front bumpers, early twin-cam bonnet release catch, Wingard ‘bullet’ chrome door mirrors, RS window wiper aerofoil, Magard alloy spot lamp brackets, Cibie Oscar spot lamps (2up/2 down), Ford Rallye Sport replica spot lamp covers, Rear skid pan mud deflector, 13" x 6"J Superlite alloy wheels, 175/70/13 Yokahama tyresÂ
Interior
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Uprated interior with Custom Pack features including a six dial display and RS seats, Well-detailed cabin with Kienzle clock and original Ford radio, RS roll-top Recaro seats RS custom console, Kienzle clock, Ford period radio Twincam 140mph six dial dash clocks, Springaflex three-spoke steering wheel, Blue top tint front laminated windscreen, Â
Engine
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1640cc Crossflow JEM-built engine, Lightened & balanced flywheel, Kent BCF3 camshaft, High pressure oil pump, Big valve head & double valve springs, Bronze valve guides, H&H distriburator & coil pack, Big header radiator, Twin 40 DCOE Weber carburettors , Twin throttle linkages, Braided fuel lines, Facet electric fuel pump & regulator, Janspeed single box & branch manifold
Transmission
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Remarks
2000E three-rail gearbox
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Remarks
Nine-gallon petrol tank, Single-piece propshaft, 3.77 ATB CWP rear English axle, Rear 9" brake drums & brake shoes, AVO adjustable rear shock absorbers, 2" lowering blocks, Multi-leaf springs, Alloy strut top mounts & spacer kit, 2½" front coil-over front gusseted struts, 140lbs 10" front springs - 1" AVO top adjustable front strut inserts, Vented & grooved front brake discs, 2.8i Capri M16 front brake calipers, Mintex front brake pads, 2½ turn quick steering rack, GRP 4 steering coupling, Superflex bush kit
Electrics
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Restoration included. Two front wings, Front panel using early one with hole for starting handle, Wing rails, Strut top plates, Radiator cross member, A post pillars, Floor pans front & rear, Front chassis legs, Middle chassis sections, Inner & outer sills, Rear wheel arches, Inner & outer tank wells, Inner & outer wheel wells, Rear valance, Ford Olympic Blue two pack paint & royal blue decal with Mexico decal
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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