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£14,625
1973 Ford Escort MK1 Rally Car Veteran of numerous events and last campaigned in 2023
United Kingdom • 21 May 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Ford Escort Mk1, originally an 1100cc Saloon, has been modified for historic rally use with a Pinto engine now producing 160bhp. While it runs, it needs recommissioning, presenting an opportunity for enthusiasts ready to restore and rally a classic.
Condition
6
The car is described as 'currently running and driving' but 'would benefit from recommissioning / restoration works'. It has been used in rallies, indicating some wear and tear, but also has some performance upgrades like a rollcage and Sparco seats. Given this mix, it falls into the 'Good' category.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
BBATMT80397
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
LAF 895L
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Arguably even more successful in historic rallies than it was in period, the Ford Escort Mk1 remains an understandably popular choice with those who like travelling sideways! According to its quoted chassis number, BBATMT80397, this particular example was built in December 1972 at Ford’s Halewood plant as a two-door Escort 1100cc Saloon.
Erroneously listed on its accompanying V5C Registration Document as a Mexico model, ‘LAF 895L’ has been used for competition in more recent times.
Primarily competing with the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR), the Ford’s last outing is thought to have been the 2023 Tour of Cheshire.
Prior to then it is known to have contested the HERO Throckmorton Challenge, Palladwr Rally, Bryniau Clwyd Road Rally and Gremlin Historic Rally.
A dyno sheet on file suggests that the ‘Pinto’ four-cylinder OHC engine was overhauled in 2019 at which it was found to develop 160bhp (116bhp at the rear wheels).
Riding on Minilite-style alloy wheels, the Escort also boas...
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£10,750
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£25,594
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£63,000
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