Ford Escort MK1 1300E / Sport..

Based on the Mk1 Escort body shell. but with the 1300 Sport engine. the 1300E variant was launched in 1973. This model was very well equipped. external differences included rectangular headlamps and auxiliary lights. radial tyres. wider wheels with chunky chrome trims and extra side indicators. To bring the passenger and driver experience upmarket. the 1300E was fitted with deep pile carpets. extra sound insulation. luxury carpets. GT pod instruments and a 3 spoke steering wheel. A wood trimmed dash and door panels finished off the interior.

Available in Metallic Purple and Metallic Amber the colours offered a bold statement. Introduced during March 1973 for the E was built using the Sport shell including the flared front wheel arches. Many models were actually built at the AVO (Advanced Vehicle Operations) plant in South Ockendon in Essex.

The front of the vehicles had the GT style rectangular headlamps. Side repeaters were fitted as standard. At both ends of the car Ford fitted full-length chrome bumpers complete with chrome over riders. Other items of chrome included the mirrors. window edging strips and sill covers.

The rear of the car had the usual Escort features but came with a pair of reversing lamps as standard. To help show this was no ordinary Escort Ford decided to not only put the 1300E badges on the front wings and rear of the car as with other Escort models but to also add the badges to each of the rear quarter sections to the roof. (which was often covered in a black vinyl).

Mechanically the 1300E shared the same 72bhp 1. 3ltr cross-flow engine as the Sport and GT models. connected to a close ratio gearbox.


Vehicle advertised for sale states Escort Sport on V5 with plaque under bonnet sating SPECIAL CAMPAIGN PURPLE SPORT.


Make: Ford.
Model: Escort MK1.
Date of Reg: 11 10 1973.
Tax Class: Historic vehicle.
CC: 1300cc Cross flow .
Colour: Purple.
Body Type: 2 door saloon.
Transmission: Manual.


Vehicle for sale is a very stunning & well cherished example.

Speedometer showing 95. 00 miles.

V5 states 8 former keepers but last 3 owners are same family owned for apprx 23 years = Husband to wife & back to husband - same address on V5.

Stunning in metallic mauve/purple with black vinyl roof.
Lovely black interior.
Shiny chrome work.
Superb woodwork.
Period features.

Under bonnet / door shuts / boot area / under car all absolutely stunning.

Unbelievable experience to drive a 40 year old classic that performs excellent & puts smile on many passing by lookers.

Vehicle has been to a very high standard refurbished apprx 10 years ago with no expense spared.

Prices are going up and up and thru the roof on ford escorts mk1 & mk2's.

This vehicle has to be seen to be appreciated & always garaged by previous owner.

Succulent clonking when closing doors.
Lovely body lines with excellent panel gaps.

Mot till July 5th 2014.
Tax exempt.

Ready for shows & to be enjoyed.

Absolute bargain.


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