This bright, Monza Blue, first generation Escort has been a well known competitor in recent years, covering many miles on rally stages all over the UK with frequent outings in the British Historic Rally Championship and HRCR events and some notable finishes along the way.

Clearly, with regular stage appearances, this is not, nor does it pretend to be, a 'show queen', however the car presents really well, sitting all-square, fit for purpose and ready to go.

It was purchased in 2017 as a rolling shell and has been built with one purpose in mind - to be used and enjoyed as intended be that on tarmac or forest stages, although it's currently been set up for gravel by its present owner and long-time rally stalwart, Philip Atkinson.

Motivation is provided by an all-steel 1600 Twin-Cam engine, fully prepared by David Gathercole of renowned engine builders, Gathercole Race Engines, mated to a recently refreshed gearbox which we understand may benefit from a little gentle use to get it full...