Ford Escort Mk I Mexico
Overview
| Produced: |
1970-1975, 9382 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
Ford announced an additional model to its Escort range in 1970, the Ford Escort Mexico. The Mexico was intended to cash-in on Fords success during the London-to-Mexico rally, which had been won by a works Escort. The Mexico had a specially strengthened two door saloon bodyshell as well as RS (Rally Sport) suspension and brakes.
Externally the Mexico often came with special alloy wheels, four sport lamps and invariably sported wide body stripes in a contrasting colour to the rest of the paintwork. Despite having only a modest 86bhp the Mexico gained quite a following and has become very collectable since production ended in 1974. Practical Classics February 2005 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Escort Mk I. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1599cc | S4 OHV | Ford Kent | 81mm x 77.6mm | 9 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 mph | 27 mpg |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185520407X | Ford Escort RS & Mexico 1970-1979 Limited Edition | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Readers Restoration - Ford Escort Mexico |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2007 | |||
| Readers Restoration - Ford Escort Mexico - London cabbie Henry Dods was working on his Capri restoration when he met a man who'd dragged an Escort out of a Romford garden. Henry just couldn't resist the challenge. | ||||
| Article |
Fun starts at £4000 |
62 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2005 | |||
| Fun starts at £4000 - From starter classics to awesome exotica, these 45 cars offer the biggest thrills for their price category. We put nine of the best against each other at Brands Hatch race circuit to find the most fun car for your money - whatever your budget. 1961-74 MG Midget, 1970-75 Ford Escort Mexico, 1991-94 TVR V8S, 1991-93 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO, 1983-85 Renault 5 Turbo 2, 1971-73 Lotus Elan Sprint, 1965-75 Alpine A110 1300, 1977-90 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 3.3, 2005 Hawk 289 FIA. | ||||
| Article |
Around Wales Via Mexico - Great Jaunts |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2004 | |||
| Around Wales Via Mexico - Great Jaunts -There’s only 86bhp but it’s enough because the car weighs so little. You don’t need a mass of power if your car has little mass. | ||||
| Article |
Group test - Long-distance relationship |
6 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2003 | |||
| Group test - Long-distance relationship - Long-distance rally cars are built to survive the harshest condition - Kevin Leaper meets three tough customers from the macho world of endurance rallying. | ||||
| Article |
Side by Side. Classics with modern engines |
30 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2001 | |||
| Side by Side. Classics with modern engines. Heart Transplant. Does a modern engine improve a classic, or simply destroy its character? With a diverse selection, David Lillywhite finds out. Lotus Elan Plus 2, Land Rover Series IIA, Escort MKI, MGA, Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars May 2000 pg 84 |
84 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2000 | |||
| Escort Mexico. Reflected glory.What better way to celebrate an historic rally win than by launching a commemorative road-going model? The Escort Mexico brought World cup fever to the masses. | ||||
| Article |
Escort Mexico Project - Part One |
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| Publication | Car Mechanics March 2011 | |||
| Escort Mexico Project - Part One - You don't have to spend a fortune to buy a car that will give you good service, advises KIM HENSON as he introduces his 'antidote to Scrappage' Ford Escort Mexico project vehicle. | ||||
| Article |
Brothers in arms |
144 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2005 | |||
| Brothers in arms - Ford's rally cars were the stuff of legend, iconic road warriors available toe very man in the street. Dave Richards drives the Mexico and the Cosworth. | ||||
| Article |
Escort Service - Escort Mexico Restoration |
60 |
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| Publication | Classics November 2004 | |||
| Escort Service - Escort Mexico Restoration - Paul Bussey looks at a Mexico that could be too good. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Ford Escort Mexico Mk 1 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22 September 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Ford Escort Mexico Mk 1 - Built 1970-75, two-door, four-seater saloon. Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. Four-cylinder, 1599cc engine. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car December 2002 pg 136 |
136 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2002 | |||
| Starter Classic - Ford Escort Mk1. First of a best-selling dynasty, a great mover and simple, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 30 October 2002 pg 20 |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30 October 2002 | |||
| Buying Power. Ford MK II Escort. Ford's Mk II Escort had a tough job on its hands to match the success of its predecessor, but it squared up to the task well. Matt Skelton tells you how to buy an example that can still take the trials of daily use on the chin. | ||||
| Article |
Classics July 2002 pg 94 |
94 |
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| Publication | Classics July 2002 | |||
| Ford Escort Mexico. The much sought-after Mexico is faster than the average Mk1 Escort, but how easy is it to look after at home? Kim Henson finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 13 June 2001 pg 8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 June 2001 | |||
| Buying Power. Ford Escort Mk I. Ford's ubiquitous workhorse was once the staple choice of boy racers. But, says Richard Gunn, the remaining cars are becoming cherished classics. | ||||
| Article |
Classics March 2001 pg 14 |
14 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2001 | |||
| Paul Cooper wanted a rally-proven Ford to restore. David Bowers tells how Paul turned a dog-eared Escort Mexico back into a superb original example. | ||||
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