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1971 Ford Escort Mk. I Twin Cam
United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2022 • Lot 171
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1969 Ford Escort Twin Cam, one of only 380 with circular headlights. The current owner repurchased it in 2009 and has owned it for the last 13 years, and it presents in classic Ermine White with optional black padded seats. The car would benefit from some adjustment to make it 100% factory.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in standard road trim and the paintwork is reported to be in good order. There's photographic evidence of a prior strip down and repaint. It's also noted that some elements would need adjustment to be 100% accurate. The car is reported to be reliable and benefits from recent mechanical work.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
[Chassis No]
Odometer:
107,218 miles
Reg Number:
AKE 521K
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Having witnessed one of the Escort prototypes being tested during early 1967, Henry Taylor, Ford’s competition department manager, thought the new model would be an ideal platform for the Lotus Twin Cam engine.
The shell was strengthened and there were also some modifications under the bonnet and the front bumpers were split into two halves so the oil-cooler could be allowed to breathe more efficiently.
The suspension was completely redesigned and brakes were bigger.
In January 1969, Ford switched the original rectangular headlights to more effective circular units.
Such luminaries such as Roger Clark and Hannu Mikkola drove these cars to victory and their name became a byword in Rally stages across the world.
Production of the Escort Twin Cam was discontinued in June 1971 with just 883 ever built with only 380 with circular headlights and just a handful surviving.
This rare example, in classic Ermine White, is presented in standard road trim.
It was first delivered to KT Dartfo...
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£20,692
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£45,690
Median Price (Since 2020)
£73,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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