1976 Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico
A Ford Escort RS Mexico Mk 2, one of approximately 2,500 built at Saarlouis between November 1975 and July 1978, powered by a 1,600cc overhead-cam Pinto engine. Finished in Diamond White with a black interior, this matching-numbers example has been comprehensively restored to bare-shell level with an emphasis on original specification, retaining its first-day registration number. Few survive unmodified, making correct-spec examples increasingly scarce.
Ownership
- 2024-02-24Auction saleSold £41,000 (≈ $51K)
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationRidgeway Racing Engines
Complete bare-shell rebuild prioritising originality, covering every component including a full mechanical overhaul; the 1,600cc Pinto engine and matching gearbox were rebuilt by a specialist engine builder.
Interior refurbishment carried out separately by Aldridge Trimming, including 'roll-top' Recaro seats and retention of original RS steering wheel and Mexico-specific instruments. Approximately 50 shake-down miles covered post-completion.
- —BodyworkAldridge Trimming
Interior refurbished including Recaro front seats, original three-spoke RS steering wheel, and Mexico-specification white-needle instruments.
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