THE LISTING

About this vehicle

There are certain cars that simply don’t need much of an introduction, and the Mk1 Ford Escort is one of them.

For generations of enthusiasts, this is one of the defining shapes of British motoring. Motorsport, rallying, fast road cars, RS models, Mexicos, club motorsport and modified Escorts have all helped turn the humble Mk1 into a genuine icon.

The problem today is that original performance Escorts have become seriously valuable cars. Genuine Mexicos, RS1600s and RS2000s are now increasingly collector-led, often bought because of their originality, history and rarity.

And that is exactly why a properly built recreation makes so much sense.

You get the look, the feel and a huge amount of the character, but in a car that can actually be driven and enjoyed without constantly worrying about preserving an increasingly expensive piece of Ford history.

This 1974 UK-supplied Mk1 has undergone a full restoration and has been built as a Mexico recreation, combining the classic Mk1 appearance with some very sensible mechanical upgrades.

The car

• 1974 Ford Escort Mk1
• UK car
• Fully restored
• Built as a Mexico recreation
• Finished in period-style specification
• MOT until July 2027

Importantly, this is being sold for exactly what it is.

It is not being represented as a genuine factory Mexico. It is a carefully restored Mk1 Escort that has been recreated in the style of one of Ford’s most desirable sporting Escorts.

And for us, that is a big part of its appeal.

Engine and drivetrain

Under the bonnet sits Ford’s proven 2.0-litre Pinto RS2000 engine, giving the car considerably more usable performance than a standard Mk1.

It is paired with a five-speed Type 9 gearbox, which makes a huge difference if you actually intend to use the car rather than simply admire it.

Specification includes:

• 2.0-litre Pinto RS2000 engine
• Five-speed Type 9 manual gearbox
• Weber carburettors
• Four-branch Sportex exhaust manifold
• Aluminium radiator
• RS alloy rocker cover

It is a simple, well-understood and hugely popular Ford drivetrain, with excellent parts availability and plenty of specialist knowledge throughout the UK.

More importantly, it suits the character of the car.

Exterior

The Mexico-style treatment works brilliantly with the Mk1 body.

Period details include:

• Mexico-inspired exterior graphics
• Cibie front spotlights
• 13-inch JBW Minilight-style alloy wheels
• New tyres all round
• Period chrome bumpers and trim

It has exactly the stance you want from an Escort of this era without taking the build too far.

The spotlights, Minilights and contrasting graphics give it that unmistakable seventies competition influence that made these cars so popular in the first place.

Fully restored

This isn’t simply an older Mk1 that has been dressed up to resemble a Mexico.

The car has undergone a full restoration, giving somebody the opportunity to buy a completed car rather than taking on another project.

Anyone who has restored an early Escort will also understand just how quickly the cost of doing one properly can escalate.

Buying the right completed car can often make considerably more sense than starting with a shell and attempting to recreate the same thing yourself.

Why a recreation?

There will always be a market for completely original, matching specification collector cars.

But there is another side to the classic Ford world.

Cars that you can use.

Cars that you can take to a show, drive across the country, take out on a Sunday morning and actually enjoy without thinking about what every additional mile might be doing to its collector value.

That is where cars like this come into their own.

You have one of the most recognisable Ford shapes ever built, the visual appeal of a Mexico, a 2.0-litre Pinto, five-speed gearbox and a collection of sensible period-style upgrades.

It gives you the experience without pretending to be something it isn’t.

Why we like it

Because it looks fantastic.

Because a bright Mk1 Escort on Minilights with four Cibie lamps still manages to make people turn around nearly 50 years after these cars were new.

And because not every interesting classic needs to be hidden away in a collection.

This feels like the sort of Escort you can actually build memories with.

Drive it.

Take it to events.

Take the long way home.

Park it amongst considerably more expensive machinery and still have people walking over to look at it.

That is the appeal.

A fully restored, properly presented Mk1 Escort Mexico recreation, with a strong mechanical specification and one of the most instantly recognisable silhouettes in British motoring.

Available now through Speedbroker.

1974 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico Recreation
2.0 Pinto RS2000 engine
5-speed Type 9 gearbox
Fully restored
UK car
MOT July 2027

A classic Ford built to be enjoyed.

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£26,495

Vehicle specification

• Make: Ford
• Model: Escort
• Year: 1974
• Mileage: 27200
• Engine: 2000
• Transmission: Manual
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Body Style: Saloon
• Colour: Green

Important information

This vehicle is advertised by an independent eBay seller. The information shown has been taken from the seller's listing. Please review the original eBay advert for the complete description, condition, history, photographs and terms of sale before purchasing.