Escort Mk1 CarsThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If youwish to find out more about the classic Ford Escort Mk1 art featured in this guide please click here.This guide features several classic Escort Mk1 cars.Escort Mexico 1970-1974Named to commemorate the 1970 World Cup Rally from London to Mexico, which Ford won with Hannu Mikkola, the Mexico looks like an RS 1600 apart from its colour-contrast stripes. The reinforced structure, suspension, brakes and instrumentation are pure RS, but the engine isn't, being a straightforward Kent-type pushrod unit from the Cortina/Capri 1600GT. Much more practical for the everyday owner than an RS. Made in reasonable numbers.Escort 1300GT 1968-1973High performance models always added glamour and therefore sales to a model, and the Escort 1300GT was inevitable following the success of the earlier Cortina and Corsair GT. It was the car that paved the way for a long line of hot Escorts. Producing an impressive 75bhp and benefiting from a close-ratio gearbox, servo-assisted front disc brakes, stiffer suspension, radial tyres, oil pressure, the GT was many drivers' first fast ford, all for only
Orignal From: Escort Mk1 Cars: Mexico,1300GT,Twin Cam,RS1600,RS2000
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