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£45,000 (Est: £55,000 - £65,000)

1970 Ford Escort Mk1 Twin-Cam - ex-Works Hannu Mikkola

United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 Twin-Cam is a genuine ex-Works rally car, driven by Hannu Mikkola and Roger Clark. Verified by the AVO Club and retaining its original registration, it presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of motorsport history.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in rally-ready condition, and having spent much of its recent life in careful storage. It retains its original registration and is verified by the AVO Club, pointing to a car that is well-maintained, but may have slight wear due to its rally history.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

BB49KL21866

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

GNO 415H

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Mk1 Ford Escort was introduced to the UK and Irish markets at the close of 1967, with its official launch taking place at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968.

Replacing the long-serving Anglia, the Escort featured reworked front suspension, a redesigned steering setup, dual hydraulic braking circuits and wider rims, especially on Genk-built models.

Production shifted in early 1970 to Ford’s newly established plant in Saarlouis, West Germany.

From the outset, the Escort was a hit both with everyday motorists and on the motorsport stage, where it quickly made its mark in rallying.

To capitalise on its success, Ford developed the high performance Escort Twin-Cam, specifically built for 'Group 2' International Rally competition.

Under the bonnet was a Lotus-engineered, eight-valve Twin-Cam head mated to Ford's own 116E block, bored out slightly to 1,558cc.

This potent combination formed the heart of a car that would go on to become one of rallying’s most successful and endur...