Ford Escort Mk I Mexico

Overview
Produced: 1970-1975, 9382 produced.
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
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1599ccS4 OHVFord Kent81mm x 77.6mm9
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
99 mph27 mpg
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
06 Ford Escort Mexico H&H Sales Limited 16 Feb 2012 Not sold
213A Ford Escort Mexico Coys 14 Jan 2012 Not sold
147 Ford Escort MkI Mexico Barons 12 Dec 2011 Not sold
71 Ford Escort Mexico H&H Sales Limited 19 Oct 2011 - £16775.00
486 Ford Escort Mexico 1600GT Saloon Bonhams 10 Sep 2011 £11000.00 £12650.00
255 Ford Escort Mexico Competition Coys 15 Jan 2011 - £18880.00
135 Ford Escort Mexico Rally Car Barons 6 Dec 2010 Not sold
138A Ford Escort Mexico Competition Coys 2 Oct 2010 Not sold
132 Ford Escort MKI Mexico WR Barons 8 Dec 2009 £32500.00 -
138A Ford Escort Mexico Competition Coys 2 Oct 2009 Not sold
150 Ford Escort Mexico (Replica) Barons 9 Dec 2008 Not sold
537 1971 Ford Escort Mexico Competition Saloon Bonhams 11 Jul 2008 Not sold
315 1972 Ford Escort Mexico Rally Car Bonhams 15 Mar 2008 £22000.00 £25300.00
351 1974 Ford Escort Mexico Saloon Bonhams 15 Mar 2008 £1600.00 £1840.00
243 1971 Ford Escort Mexico MK I Competition Ex-Jack Brabham Coys 12 Jan 2008 £27642.00 -
249 1973 Ford Escort Mexico MK I Coys 27 May 2007 Not sold
524 Ford Escort Mexico (1972) Bonhams 11 Jul 2003 £5000.00 -
012A Ford Escort Mexico (1974) Coys 3 Oct 1996 Not sold
Books
Magazine Articles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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