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1971 Ford Escort Mk. I Mexico (Status Quo tribute)
Sale price: £12,500.00 make an offer
Pending offers
Date: 2017-07-31
Murray Gilchrist offered 15000 gbp
Date: 2017-07-31
Murray Gilchrist offered 15000 gbp
Date: 2017-07-31
Murray Gilchrist offered 15000 gbp
Car location: Weybridge, United Kingdom
Sale type: Fixed price listing
Technical specifications, photos and description:
- Year:
- 1971
- Mileage:
- 41,161
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1971 Ford Escort Mk. I Mexico (Status Quo tribute) for sale
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The Ford Escort was introduced in the United Kingdom at the end
of 1967. making its show debut at the Brussels Motor Show in
January 1968. It was a commercial success in many parts of Western
Europe but nowhere more than in the UK where it was the national
best seller of the 1960's. In June 1974. less than six years after
the car's UK introduction. Ford announced the completion of the two
millionth Ford Escort; a milestone unmatched by any Ford model
outside the USA. Ray Vale was a driver in the 70's appearing on
circuits in the South East regularly. He was friends with John
Coghlan of Status Quo and John sponsored the original car. The
Escort that Ray drove did well and much information is available
pertaining to his glory days.
Ray's son. Dean Vale. decided to build an Escort as a tribute to
his father's original car and success. After locating a suitable
Mexico. Dean set about rebuilding the car to a magnificent
standard. the quality of which has to be viewed to be appreciated.
To be expected. fabrication work was required to the body and this
was also an opportunity to fit the modified wheel arches. The
interior has also been modified with aluminium door panels. Corbeau
GT8 seats and period Britax Racing harnesses and roll-cage.
Mechanically. the Escort has received huge investment with the Kent
engine upgraded to 1700cc. big valve cylinder head. Cosworth flat
top pistons. dry sump and twin Weber 45 DCOE carburettors all being
mated to a Type 9 five-speed gearbox. Brakes. suspension and rear
axle have all been suitably up-rated in keeping with the rest of
the mechanical enhancements. Finished in black with the original
livery. the Escort roof has been signed by all four of the original
members of Status Quo. A very comprehensive disc is available with
photographs of the extensive rebuild. the band members next to the
car and older photographs of Ray Vale racing the original Escort.
This is a Ford Escort Mexico with a difference.
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Comments and questions to the seller:
from Murray Gilchrist, dated 31 july 2017Yes. I am very interested
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