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- 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 1.6 Ghia Auto - 9,515 miles
1978 Ford Escort Mk2 1.6 Ghia Auto - 9,515 miles
Lot Number: 351
1978 Ford Escort Mk2 1.6 Ghia Auto - 9,515 miles
Are you the right person to be the next owner of "Nan's Ford". It's worth some consideration.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Hawaiian Blue -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
TOR 286T -
ODOMETER READING
9515 Miles
SUMMARY
Are you the right person to be the next owner of "Nan's Ford". It's worth some consideration.
DESCRIPTION
- First registered on 08/08/1978, this automatic Hawaiian Blue Escort Ghia was supplied new by the Hendy Lennox Group in Portsmouth to Muriel Perkins, who was the mother of one of the Company Directors
- She was 69 when she received the car and used it to potter around Hayling Island with her grandson. The key fob still refers to "Nans Ford"
- Unfortunately, she had to retire from driving in 1981 and, with an indicated mileage of around 4,000, the Escort was put into what became, long-term storage. She passed away in 1997 having not driven her little Escort again
- Over the next 33-years it was maintained and lightly used by her mechanic who eventually purchased the car in May 2014. He carried out a light recommission and submitted the car for its first ever MOT in October 2015
- It was subsequently sold to an Escort enthusiast in 2016 with a warranty confirming the vehicle mileage at 8,060 prior to its sale to another enthusiast in October 2017 and eventually to our vendor. The current mileage is still only 9,515
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It's accompanied by the original book pack, operating instructions and stamped service book
- Not surprisingly, given its mileage and ownership, the Ghia remains in lovely condition and we would invite your inspection of 'Nan's Ford' at the NEC
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 351
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT
- Variant
- 1.6 Ghia
- Registration Number
- TOR 286T
- Chassis Number
- GCAFUJ01290
- Engine Number
- UJ01290
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Hawaiian Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 135
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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
TBC
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