First introduced in 1975, the Mk2 Escort RS Mexico was built at Saarlouis, West Germany until 1978, with around 2,500 believed to have been produced during this short run
Registered in April 1977, this example carries its original registration number SUE 108R, derived from the name of the first keeper’s wife, and is today owned by the son of a previous keeper after being rediscovered following 25 years in storage
Finished in its original Diamond White with remedial paintwork carried out fairly recently, retaining its period interior trim and factory-correct black vinyl roof
Powered by its matching numbers 1,593cc SOHC Pinto engine with twin-choke carburettor, coupled to a manual gearbox, recently rebuilt and rolling road set to its factory output of 96bhp
To enhance the driving experience the Escort is fitted with a 'quick' steering rack, roller bearing top mounts and a Quaife limited-slip differential, with the car having been preserved rather than restored, benefiting from a period W...