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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1975 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico
1975 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico
1975 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico
A fully restored late production Mk1 Mexico, with its original and superbly preserved Type 49 shell and some choice upgrades.
- ESTIMATE: £35,000 - £40,000
+ 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 March, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Diamond White/Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
HHU 595N -
ODOMETER READING
5000 Miles
SUMMARY
A fully restored late production Mk1 Mexico, with its original and superbly preserved Type 49 shell and some choice upgrades.
DESCRIPTION
- The car spent its first ten years being enjoyed as intended but by 1984/1985, was in need of some minor bodywork and was 'put away for a bit' which ended up being for 20 years or so!
- During this time, it was meticulously stripped, with all the original parts being logged and boxed (see Seller Rating)
- Purchased by its second owner who commenced a 14 month restoration (see Seller Rating)
- Subsequently sold to our vendor’s late brother, who treasured it for the last 17 years ensuring its continued mechanical health
- Attention in recent years include fitting an LSD, a new steering rack and twin 40 Weber carburettors, plus rebuilding the gearbox
- The car has always been garaged and mainly just used at shows and weekend drive-outs, covering c.5,000 miles since its restoration
- This striking Mexico is maybe not factory-original but easily could be made so, with the reassuring knowledge that the all-important AVO shell is in superbly well preserved condition
- Accompanied by numerous spares, a gearbox and period marque/model literature
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT MK1 MEXICO
- Registration Number
- HHU 595N
- Chassis Number
- BFATPB00391
- Engine Number
- PB00391
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Diamond White/Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Joseph Watts
- Car Specialist
- 07779 082707
- joe@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Joseph.
CONTACTSCORE:
101 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
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Interior
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Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The car has not been started for a number of years after it was put into dry-storage following the death of its Ford enthusaist-owner.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
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Electrics
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Vehicle History
Remarks
The car spent its first ten years being enjoyed as intended but by 1984/1985, it needed a new front wing as an aftermarket aerial had been installed. With the wing sourced but not yet fitted, the owner became busy with other projects and the car got 'put away for a bit', which ended up being for 20 years or so! During this time, it was meticulously stripped, with all the original parts being logged and boxed, as the intention was always to get it back on the road 'one day'. Time passed and eventually the decision was made to sell the car – but, always to the right person. The right person was found and the car went on to become what you now see here. It was fully restored over 14 months, with the bodywork expert (described as properly 'old-school' and who had been offered the job as the restorer on the show 'Pimp My Ride' but declined the opportunity) saying that its Type 49 bodyshell was preserved in 'exceptional condition', reckoning that it was 'the cleanest Escort shell that he’d ever worked on'. The boxed and logged original parts were carefully reinstated, including the original interior, with brand new OEM bits substituting some age-perished items like the headlights, indicator units and window rubbers. The engine, gearbox and drivetrain were all reconditioned and brought up to standard to match the newly painted bodyshell. At this time, some non-standard items were also added, including AVO dampers, twin Weber carburettors on a high lift manifold (utilised to clear the servo), a stainless steel exhaust, poly bushes and period 'bullet' mirrors.
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
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. 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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