£20,100
1975 Ford Escort (Mk1) RS1600 - Mexico
United Kingdom • 8 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1975 Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 Mexico, a celebrated performance hero, has been with the seller since 2009. Finished in Ermine White with black decals, it features a 1.6-litre engine, four-speed manual transmission, and aftermarket wheels, though it needs some mechanical and cosmetic attention.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. There are mentions of a driver’s door misalignment, the carburettor needing to be set up correctly, and some switches not wired in. Also, the car has been resprayed multiple times.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
63,344 miles
HRK 738N
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
KEY FACTS This Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 Mexico is a celebrated performance hero, offered from long-term ownership.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre inline-four, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
First registered in March 1975, this example has been with the seller since 2009.
The odometer indicates 63,344 miles, which the seller believes to be accurate, though this is not warranted.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Mk1 Escort RS1600 Mexico is finished in the timeless shade of Ermine White with contrasting matte-black ‘Mexico’ side, boot lid and twin roof decals, over a black vinyl and cloth-trimmed interior, punctuated by chrome trim highlights.
It rides on an aftermarket set of 13-inch Minilite-style alloy wheels finished in satin-black, shod in Uniroyal RainExpert 3 tyres.
Equipment includes a three-spoke RS steering wheel, heater and ventilation controls, and a heated rear screen.
This example has been enhanced with a K&N ...
Points of note
£20,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£54,672
Median Price (Since 2020)
£83,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 27 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
63,353 miles
Registration Date
1975-03-11
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 28 2025 with 63,353 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2018 with 62,569 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight play at steering arms
- steering rack rubbers starting to perish
- wipers streaky
Passed
On Apr 30 2016 with 62,421 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2013 with 62,262 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2011 with 61,767 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- oil leaks engine and gearbox
Passed
On Apr 28 2010 with 60,946 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 24 2009 with 60,133 miles
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