The Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico was introduced in November 1970 and was so named because of the Ford Motor Company's success in the World Cup Rally
Developed by AVO engineers marrying the stronger Type 49 bodyshell (as used in the more expensive Twin Cam and RS1600) with the reliable and responsive 1.6-litre Ford Kent crossflow four-cylinder engine (one of the strongest Ford ever made) and 2000E gearbox
The Mexico was the most successful and numerous of the 'Rally Sport Escorts' and was an instant sales hit
#BFATNK00452 was bought by our Ford-enthusiast vendor in 1990, benefitting from decades of dedicated servicing, maintenance and repairs; recent investment includes a full recommissioning, an unleaded head and an upgraded radiator
Believed to be the original bodyshell, which has been overhauled as required over the years, and shows evidence of having been rust-treated early on in its life (certainly pre-1990)
Accompanied by numerous relevant spare parts – full details available upon reque...