1972 Ford Escort MK1 Mexico replica/tribute

• Built from a very rust free CK44 rolling shell. Only rear wells and heater bubble replaced. Steel Mexico front wing flares added.
• Bare metal shell repainted.
• Rebuilt and upgraded 1600cc GT OHV engine built by Trevor Hines.
• Significant number of new or NOS parts used including:- radiator, starter motor, alternator, head lining, 9” rear brakes, Mk2 front suspension, M16 calipers, all new bearings and bushes, tca’s, carpet, laminated windscreen, clutch, battery, new tyres.
• Genuine UK made steel Mexico air filter holder and Mexico extractors.
• Rebuilt 2 litre gearbox, English axle, 4.11 diff., 1 piece prop-shaft, 32/36 Italian Webber carburettor.
• The wheels shown in the photos are included in the sale.

The vehicle has done less than 2,000kms since being built. Used predominantly for car shows. Runs on 98 octane fuel.

• Included in the sale are the 4 Cibie spotlights, twin 40DCOE Italian Webbers and their inlet manifold. A complete set of black Mexico stripes (never fitted) and a spare brake booster.
• Seats fitted are SAAS bucket seats. But a pair of fish net Recaro seats that need complete recovering are available, but shipping would be a significant extra cost.

Specification of the 1600cc GT OHV engine:- Cosworth A2 camshaft.
10:1 compression.
Balanced.
Head ported, polished & matched to manifold.
Double valve springs.
Valve seat inserts to run on 98 Ron ULP.
GT valves.