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£38,250
1978 Ford Escort MkII Mexico
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 11 Nov 2018
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an authentically restored MkII Mexico in Diamond White, one of only 2,500 ever built between 1975 and 1978. The car features its original matching numbers 1600 cc Pinto engine, rebuilt to a high standard, and a meticulously restored interior, making it an appealing option for enthusiasts and collectors.

Condition
9
The car is described as authentically restored with genuine Ford parts, a rebuilt engine by Coventry Boring and Metalling, and interior work by Aldridge Trim. The listing emphasizes the car's excellent condition, stating it's close to "as new." There is no mention of any defects or reconditioning needed.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
GCATTD01966
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
TOJ 801S
RHD/LHD:
RHD
An authentically restored MkII Mexico in classic Diamond White.
All the attributes and charisma of its legendary predecessor Only 2,500 MkII Mexicos were built making them very scarce 3-year restoration using genuine Ford parts.
Original matching numbers 1600 cc Pinto professionally rebuilt Superbly finished in Diamond White.
Interior entrusted to marque-specialists, Aldridge Trim We never use the expression "As new", but if we did, it would certainly apply here It was the Escort that really put Ford on the rallying map, proving capable of winning World Championship events from 1968, when the Twin Cam model was the works' frontline rally car, right through to 1981 when Ari Vatanen became World Rally Champion driving an Escort RS.
In 1970 the Ford Twin Cam engine was replaced by a Cosworth BDA 16-valve unit to create the definitive Escort rally car - the RS1600 - though the engine was, in fact, homologated at 1,601cc to enable future enlargement up to the 2-litre class capacity limi...
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£12,000
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