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Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico

1971 · 18,951 miles · Manual · Sunset Red

£69,995

Listed today at Lowe Classics, Abergavenny. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1971
Registration: XFU 544K
Mileage: 18,951 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.6-litre Kent crossflow four-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Hatchback
Colour: Sunset Red
Doors: 3
Previous owners: 1
Generation: Mk1

About this car

The Mexico was Ford's road-going celebration of its win in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally. Built by the Advanced Vehicle Operations department, it paired the 1600 Kent crossflow engine with the stronger Type 49 bodyshell, and it remains one of the key fast Fords of its era. The page gives production as 10,352 cars.

This example is finished in Sunset Red and shows 18,951 miles. It has been restored from an original solid shell, and the dealer says photographs of the car stripped down during the work are available. The restoration is described as concours level.

It is described as a one previous owner car, with a manual gearbox and a petrol engine. The page lists road tax at £0.

Written by Vertar from Lowe Classics’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Ford UK period specs (1600 Kent crossflow, 86 bhp DIN; built by Ford AVO, Aveley); weight and performance figures withheld because the widely quoted ones come from magazine road tests, not Ford).

Power: 86 bhp
Engine: 1,599 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated

Price history

£69,995 since it was listed on 5 November 2026. No changes yet.

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Abergavenny

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