13th May, 2023 13:00
An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles
1973 Ford Escort RS Mexico
An exemplary, restored example and arguably a concours contender
Registration - XTE 269L
Chassis No. - BFATNV00069
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 65,558
Period fast Fords are all the rage these days and their increasing values mean we are seeing more and more professionally restored examples coming to market, of which ‘XTE 269L’ is a perfect case in point. Immaculately presented in black-striped Daytona Yellow, it has been rebuilt to standard specification aside of bubble arches filled with suitably fat, Nankang-shod X-Pack alloy wheels. The Escort’s underside is pretty much as clean and tidy as the pristine black cloth interior, and it’s hard to see how the car could have been any better presented. It comes as no surprise then that the most recent of the Mexico’s 15 keepers currently regards the ‘Kent’ engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘excellent’ condition. Nor is it hard to imagine it driving away with silverware if entered in concours competitions. The RS is now offered complete with its original AVO plate, a quartet of Cibié Oscar auxiliary lights, and a very credible though unwarranted 66,558 miles on the odometer.
The Ford Escort was launched at the 1968 Brussels Salon. Acutely aware that the Cortina was in the autumn of its competition career, the company’s competition department had been developing a race/rally version of the model throughout 1967, and had the Twin-Cam ready to roll at the same time its standard siblings were finding their way onto the public roads. One of the Escort’s most memorable early competition wins, was Hannu Mikkola’s victory on the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally to capitalise on which Ford created the limited edition, AVO-built Escort Mexico in time for the 1971 season. Its specially strengthened shell was fitted with Rallye Sport suspension and brakes and powered by a 1.6-litre ‘Kent’ engine. The squarer-shaped MKII version had a 1.6-litre Pinto engine in place of the Kent unit.
In summary:
- A truly immaculate 66,558-mile, 15-keeper example
- The subject of a meticulous restoration
- Standard aside of the bubble arches and wide-rim X-Pack wheels
'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 £55,000 - £60,000Registration - XTE 269L
Chassis No. - BFATNV00069
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 65,558
Period fast Fords are all the rage these days and their increasing values mean we are seeing more and more professionally restored examples coming to market, of which ‘XTE 269L’ is a perfect case in point. Immaculately presented in black-striped Daytona Yellow, it has been rebuilt to standard specification aside of bubble arches filled with suitably fat, Nankang-shod X-Pack alloy wheels. The Escort’s underside is pretty much as clean and tidy as the pristine black cloth interior, and it’s hard to see how the car could have been any better presented. It comes as no surprise then that the most recent of the Mexico’s 15 keepers currently regards the ‘Kent’ engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘excellent’ condition. Nor is it hard to imagine it driving away with silverware if entered in concours competitions. The RS is now offered complete with its original AVO plate, a quartet of Cibié Oscar auxiliary lights, and a very credible though unwarranted 66,558 miles on the odometer.
The Ford Escort was launched at the 1968 Brussels Salon. Acutely aware that the Cortina was in the autumn of its competition career, the company’s competition department had been developing a race/rally version of the model throughout 1967, and had the Twin-Cam ready to roll at the same time its standard siblings were finding their way onto the public roads. One of the Escort’s most memorable early competition wins, was Hannu Mikkola’s victory on the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally to capitalise on which Ford created the limited edition, AVO-built Escort Mexico in time for the 1971 season. Its specially strengthened shell was fitted with Rallye Sport suspension and brakes and powered by a 1.6-litre ‘Kent’ engine. The squarer-shaped MKII version had a 1.6-litre Pinto engine in place of the Kent unit.
In summary:
- A truly immaculate 66,558-mile, 15-keeper example
- The subject of a meticulous restoration
- Standard aside of the bubble arches and wide-rim X-Pack wheels
'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: An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles, 13th May, 2023
Our May 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).
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 12th May 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 13th May 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.
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