THE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC CAR SALE 9th December 2023

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 95 LOT 185 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 1974 FORD ESCORT MK1 MEXICO 1974 Mk 1 Mexico in Modena Green, one owner from new and partially recommissioned after long-term storage. In need of some cosmetic attention and detailing, a great winter project. • Purchased in November 1974 from Bristol Street Motors Birmingham, this fascinating Mexico has remained in current ownership until now with zero previous keepers • In 1989, after 15 years of daily use and 112,000 miles, the car underwent a full engine rebuild, various upgrades and body repairs (detailed in Condition Report), and has been used sparingly since, covering less than 22,000 miles • Finished in Modena Green with a black vinyl stripe over a Black Vinyl interior with the 6-dial dash and RS steering wheel • Powered by its original, though rebuilt, 1.6-litre cross-flow inline-four, which produces around 85bhp and drives the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission • Recently featured on the Late Brake Show , emerging from the garage after seven years of storage, the Mexico has now been partially recommissioned and is ready for its new owner to take to the next level • Supplied with original handbooks, all invoices, Haynes workshop manual, vehicle history handwritten by the owner before his passing along with fascinating period correspondence with Ford, three keys and numerous original parts • Opportunities like this do not arrive very often and this could be the perfect winter project for any Performance Ford fan or Blue Oval enthusiast Lot Details Reg: GOF 180N Chassis no.: BFATPB00431 Mileage: TBA MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 83/135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 185 Bid On Lot 185