11th Mar, 2023 13:00
March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1975 Ford Escort 1600 GL
Registration - LGT 940N
Chassis No. - AFRS82624
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 56,000
Now here’s an interesting opportunity for the many MKII Escort lovers among you. It’s a Halewood-built South African-assembled 1600 GL that was owned by the president of the appropriate South African motor club and imported to the UK by the vendor in December 2021. We understand that it was restored around five years ago, during which the Kent engine was rebuilt, the body resprayed in Midnight Blue, the interior retrimmed in a deep red shade of vinyl, a new headlining installed and the wiring replaced. The net effect is impressive, especially when you add the fact that the Ford rides on recently-added Minilite wheels and appears to benefit from other such upgrades as: a fabricated performance inlet manifold, freeflow air filter, LED headlights, sound-deadening for the boot and front bulkhead, domed period-style door mirrors, woodrim steering wheel and radio/CD player. The vendor presently rates the four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission as ‘excellent’, the upholstery as ‘good’ and the four-door bodywork and paintwork as ‘good to average’. He adds that ‘the Escort is a nice reliable driver that does everything it should’. It comes complete with a UK V5C as well a South African certificate of title. The total mileage to date is understood to be c.56,000.
For five years from 1975, British-made MII Escorts were assembled in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. The line-up was different to the UK one and included a well-equipped four-door 1600 GL, the Kent engine of which boasted 70bhp. These cars now make popular imports as, thanks to South African climate being considerably warmer and dryer than our own, they tend to be free of the corrosion that has affected most UK examples to one degree or another.
In summary:
- A South African built car imported to the UK in December 2021
- A well-presented example with some desirable upgrades
- Quite extensively restored around five years ago.
'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 £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000Registration - LGT 940N
Chassis No. - AFRS82624
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 56,000
Now here’s an interesting opportunity for the many MKII Escort lovers among you. It’s a Halewood-built South African-assembled 1600 GL that was owned by the president of the appropriate South African motor club and imported to the UK by the vendor in December 2021. We understand that it was restored around five years ago, during which the Kent engine was rebuilt, the body resprayed in Midnight Blue, the interior retrimmed in a deep red shade of vinyl, a new headlining installed and the wiring replaced. The net effect is impressive, especially when you add the fact that the Ford rides on recently-added Minilite wheels and appears to benefit from other such upgrades as: a fabricated performance inlet manifold, freeflow air filter, LED headlights, sound-deadening for the boot and front bulkhead, domed period-style door mirrors, woodrim steering wheel and radio/CD player. The vendor presently rates the four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission as ‘excellent’, the upholstery as ‘good’ and the four-door bodywork and paintwork as ‘good to average’. He adds that ‘the Escort is a nice reliable driver that does everything it should’. It comes complete with a UK V5C as well a South African certificate of title. The total mileage to date is understood to be c.56,000.
For five years from 1975, British-made MII Escorts were assembled in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. The line-up was different to the UK one and included a well-equipped four-door 1600 GL, the Kent engine of which boasted 70bhp. These cars now make popular imports as, thanks to South African climate being considerably warmer and dryer than our own, they tend to be free of the corrosion that has affected most UK examples to one degree or another.
In summary:
- A South African built car imported to the UK in December 2021
- A well-presented example with some desirable upgrades
- Quite extensively restored around five years ago.
'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 £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Auction: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023
Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
If you prefer to contact us directly please call 01606 828 124 or email info@hampsonauctions.com
