Retro Ford Escort Mexico tribute up for sale at auction – how you could own one-off rally special
A vintage Ford Escort Mexico tribute racer is going under the hammer - and you could drive it away in just a few days.
The 1971 retro rally special is a special recreation of Ford’s iconic classic, while it features some performance upgrades which make it even more appealing.
Finished in stunning Olympic Blue paintwork, the Mexico tribute has had a total rebuild and been painstakingly recreated as the iconic British classic.
This actual car was originally a 1300L automatic model, which was fully stripped-down and rebuilt in 2010.
The original 1.3-litre petrol engine has been replaced by a 110bhp 2.0-litre ‘Pinto’ unit, which itself has been upgraded, while the interior has period blue vinyl upholstery, along with a three-spoke RS steering wheel and black trim.
The resprayed fast Ford is described by the seller as being in excellent overall condition, and the interior is even better, with virtually no signs of wear.
The rear-wheel drive Escort has been with the seller for nearly eight years, and the odometer shows 70,882 miles, however this hasn’t been confirmed.
Collecting Cars said: “This Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico tribute is a comprehensively rebuilt and highly faithful recreation of the iconic British classic, which has been enhanced with discerning performance upgrades.
“It would make a fine addition to any assembly of iconic classics, and an enjoyable companion for weekend drives, and classic car show visits alike.”
The online auction closes on Friday 26th May, with the highest bid at the time of writing being just £7,250.