1973 Ford Escort Mk1
A Ford Escort Mk1 1300 built approximately six years before sale as a dedicated sprint and track car, constructed largely from new components. The car features a dry-sump 1300cc Crossflow engine paired with a four-speed dog-engagement gearbox, adjustable Bilstein suspension, AP front brake calipers, a full Safety Devices roll cage, and Sparco seating. It has seen minimal use, having entered only two sprint events in Ireland since its build was completed.
Ownership
- 2017-02-24Auction saleEstimate £20,000 – £24,000
Competition
- —Sprint events in Ireland (x2)
The car took part in a total of two sprint events on Irish soil following completion of its build, after which it saw very little further use.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
The car was comprehensively rebuilt as a sprint and circuit-focused machine using approximately 95% new components, including a dry-sump all-steel 1300cc Crossflow engine, four-speed dog-engagement gearbox, alloy differential housing, front tension strut brace, rose-jointed rear anti-roll bar, adjustable Bilstein dampers all round, AP front brake calipers, an adjustable bias pedal box, a Safety Devices front and rear roll cage, and Sparco bucket seats.
Work was completed roughly six years prior to the sale date.
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