1971 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico Rally Car
A genuine AVO-built Ford Escort Mexico, assembled at Aveley in May 1971, one of the most successful and numerous of the Rally Sport Escort variants. Powered by a 1,600cc Kent crossflow engine with a gas-flowed head and twin 45 DCOE Weber carburettors, it features a dry-sump oil system, close-ratio Rocket gearbox, and limited-slip differential. The car carries an earlier MSA rally competition logbook and scrutineering stickers consistent with active rally use, and has recently been prepared for a return to competition.
Ownership
- 2024-02-23Auction saleSold £21,500 (≈ $27K)
- 2024-02-23Auction saleSold £21,500 (≈ $27K)
- 2024-02-24Auction saleSold £21,500 (≈ $27K)
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Engine fitted with a gas-flowed cylinder head, dry-sump lubrication system with boot-mounted oil tank, close-ratio Rocket gearbox, and a limited-slip differential. A Rally Weld alloy competition fuel tank with spare wheel recess was also installed.
Period-spec competition modifications consistent with rally preparation; timing undated.
- —Mechanical
A pair of new 45 DCOE Weber carburettors recently fitted to the crossflow engine.
- —Mechanical
Both front and rear brake assemblies replaced and a new pedal box installed as part of recent competition recommissioning work.
- —Maintenance
Two new Cobra bucket seats fitted along with new TRS Turn One harnesses and a fire extinguisher to bring all safety equipment up to current standards.
Work carried out in preparation for renewed competition use and a fresh MSA logbook application.
- —Inspection
A new MOT certificate granted, confirming the car is roadworthy.
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