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Not Sold (Est: £85,000 - £95,000)
1971 Ford Escort Mexico Raced by Colin Chapman in the Jack Brabham Trophy Race at Brands Hatch, 1971
United Kingdom • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 233
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Ford Escort Mexico is one of only 17 built by Ford's AVO department and boasts a significant racing provenance, including being driven by Colin Chapman in the 1971 Jack Brabham Trophy Race. It's exceptionally rare, with only a handful of survivors, and eligible for major historic racing events, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in 'outstanding condition' and being offered from 'private ownership'. While specific details on dents, scratches, or curb marks are not provided, the overall description suggests a well-maintained vehicle with minimal signs of wear, fitting the criteria for an outstanding (9) rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BFATLS11739
Odometer:
77,779 miles
Reg Number:
HLA 208K
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Year: 1971 Make: Ford Model: Escort Mexico Registration: HLA 208K Chassis No: BFATLS11739 Engine No: LS11739 Odometer: 77,779 Built in July 1971 and first registered on 1st August 1971, this Ford Escort Mexico is one of just 17 competition-prepared examples produced by Ford's Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) department.
Race-prepared at Boreham, the fleet was supplied to Ford France for the 1971 Tour de France Automobile, where this car, finished in Maize Yellow, was driven by José Albertini with René Cipriani of Nice-Matin .
Following the Tour, the fleet returned to the UK to contest the famous Jack Brabham Trophy for Formula 1 Team Managers at Brands Hatch on 24th October 1971.
This very car was driven by Lotus founder Colin Chapman, competing against an extraordinary field that also included Jack Brabham, John Surtees, Frank Williams, Max Mosley and Ken Tyrrell.
Chapman enjoyed a thrilling race-long duel with Brabham, setting the fastest lap before ultimately finishing third af...
Points of note
£830
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,238
Median Price (Since 2020)
£58,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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