Lot details Registration No: OWC536K Chassis No: BFATLM07830 Mot Expiry: June 2016
- Claimed to be an original AVO produced Escort Mexico
- Reportedly enjoying the performance of its original engine
- Believed to have been restored about eighteen months ago
The Ford Escort was launched at the 1968 Brussels Motor Show and aware that the Cortina was in the autumn of its competition career, Ford's competition department had been developing a race/rally version throughout 1967. An early competition win was Hannu Mikkola's victory on the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally, and to capitalise on which Ford created the limited edition, AVO-built Escort Mexico in time for the 1971 season with a strengthened shell, Rallye Sport suspension and brakes, and a 1600cc 'Kent' engine. The car on offer today is claimed to be an original AVO constructed Mexico and was acquired by the vendor a couple of years ago and reportedly subjected to a restoration that was completed about eighteen months ago. Restored with usage in mind to complement the vendors concours condition RS 2000, he had what is believed to be the original engine modified for fast road use.
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