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1969 Ford Escort MK1 Twin Cam - Ex-Works Hannu Mikkola
United Kingdom • 25 Aug 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, historically significant Mk. I Ford Escort rally car, driven by Hannu Mikkola in the 1970 Rally of Cyprus and associated with Roger Clark. The car retains its original registration and is documented in its original 'buff' logbook. It has been stored as part of a private collection and is known by the AVO Club, adding to its value.
Condition
6
The car's description indicates that it has been stored for most of its latter-day life and is part of a private collection. It is recognized by the AVO Club, which inspected and valued it in 2011, confirming its provenance. The presence of an original logbook and confirmation in the current logbook, along with mentions in various magazines and publications, supports its historical significance. While the description doesn't detail its current mechanical or cosmetic condition, the focus on its history and rally pedigree suggests it has been well-preserved or maintained, likely requiring some level of reconditioning to bring it to its original state.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
BB49KL21866
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
GNO 415H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Mk.
I Ford Escort was introduced in Ireland and the UK at the end of 1967, making its show debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968 replacing the successful, long-running Ford Anglia.
The front suspension and steering gear were differently configured, and the brakes were fitted with dual hydraulic circuits; also the wheels fitted on the Genk-built Escorts had wider rims.
At the beginning of 1970, continental European production transferred to a new plant on the edge of Saarlouis, West Germany.
They were hailed as an immediate success both domestically on the roads and for motor sport, particularly rallying.
A higher performance version for rallies and racing was available, the Escort Twin Cam, which was built for Group 2 international rallying.
It had an engine with a Lotus-made eight-valve twin camshaft head fitted to the 1.5 litre non-crossflow block, which had a bigger bore than usual to give a capacity of 1,558cc.
This engine had originally been developed for th...
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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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