10k: Macedonian Domestic Market: 1970 Ford Escort Mk I 1600 GT
The European built Ford Escort Mk I was the replacement for the long in the tooth Ford Anglia, also built in Europe for the European market. The Escort was the first Ford to be equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering system (years before the Mustang II was launched only to be stripped/parted for all manner of hot rod front ends) and it was renowned for its handling prowess. Find this 1970 Ford Escort Mk I 1600 GT
for sale in Baltimore, MD currently bidding for $7,900 reserve-not-met with 1 day to go.
Although this Escort was originally sold in Macedonia, it made its way to North America via the UK before being allegedly imported legally by the current seller. The reference to Mexico may confuse a buyer into thinking this was some kind of south of the border special, but the Mexico name was applied to various European Escort models to commemorate the Ford victory at the 1970 London-to-Mexico-Rally.
The Escort Mexico edition was powered by a 1.6 liter inline-4 cylinder Kent-engine that was good for 85 horsepower and 92 ft-lbs of torque. The power isn’t as good as the DOHC Cosworth tuned Escort RS versions, but the initial cost and repair costs are much appreciated.
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Hmmmmmmmmm. I wounded how hard it would be to put a 2.0 cosworth from a newer euro escort. So equipped I imagine this thing could be all kinds of fun on a twisty gravel road
This was on that "other" site (rhymes with "FAT") back in November. Originally listed at $29,500, lowered two weeks later to $23,500…
$29,500 will buy you a whole bunch of Escorts in Mexico or at least rent them for a few nights.