9th Mar, 2025 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction
1972 Ford Escort Mk1
***NO RESERVE*** A highly original car that has remained in its current ownership for over three decades
Registration – HDM 942K
Chassis No. – CE.AT.LU.25972
M.O.T. – Exempt
Odometer – 1200
This fabulous 1972 Ford Escort, offered at No Reserve, presents a rare and very exciting opportunity for collectors to acquire a highly original example. Manufactured in 1972, this Mk1 Ford Escort has been in its current ownership for 30 years – since 21 November 1992, to be exact. Remarkably, it has had only four previous keepers, well below the 20-plus average for other cars more than 52 years old. Finished in green with a black vinyl roof, ‘HDM942K’ is a two-door model with a black vinyl interior that the vendor describes as being in ‘good’ condition. They add that this “totally original” vehicle would benefit from a respray, but its current condition allows enthusiasts to appreciate its pure originality.
‘HDM942K’ comes complete with the V5, plus a spare wheel and jack – and a spare exhaust. It has recently benefitted from four new tyres, plus new brakes and brake pipes. The vendor says the 1,098cc engine and four-speed transmission are in ‘good’ condition, while the five-digit odometer reads just over 12,000 miles. Classic Mk1 Ford Escorts are ever-collectible, and ‘HDM942K’ presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a very original car from reassuringly long-term ownership for No Reserve.
The Mk1 Ford Escort was introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the Ford Anglia. While its predecessor was an iconic best-seller in its own right, the Escort would go on to even greater heights. Built at Ford’s Halewood plant in Liverpool. It was originally offered in two-door guise, with an estate following soon after, and a four-door arriving in 1969. A range of petrol engines was available, with 1.1 and 1.3 crossflow versions proving most popular. The iconic high-performance Mk1 Ford Escorts have been collectable cars for years, but there’s always been a market for mainstream versions too – and with fewer surviving today, it makes examples such as this are exciting opportunities for enthusiasts.
· 1972 Ford Escort offered at No Reserve
· In current ownership for 30 years
· Just four previous keepers
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £250 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £250 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £4,781
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction, 9th Mar, 2025
Our March auction of classic, performance and supercars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 8th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 9th March, 9am - 12 noon
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