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For sale is my 1970 Mk1 Escort 1600GT.
Recently imported to the USA, Customs duty paid, titled & registered as a historic vehicle in Maryland. Clear title in my name and can be registered for road use in any state.

The Escort is originally a Left hand drive car, built by Ford for the European market and first registered in Macedonia on 12/30/1970.

The VIN can be decoded to show it is the European LHD equivalent, with the same factory spec. of the Escort "Mexico" model produced in the UK to commemorate the London to Mexico Rally of 1970.

The original VIN plate has been removed when the strut tower reinforcement plates were welded in place. A duplicate plate is mounted on the slam panel with the numbers printed to match.
I have original papers from Macedonia and the original owners manual translated into their language also.
It was imported to the UK a few years ago, where i purchased it from the 2nd owner in Cheshire.

Engine & trans:

original 1600cc Kent Crossflow 4 cyl, with 4 branch manifold, K&N filter, newer alternator & battery.
Mated to standard 4 speed gearbox with recently replaced clutch & selector arm.

Chassis:

Front disc brakes, rear factory leaf springs with lowering blocks & drum brakes on the rear.
Atlas short type rear axle (bigger & stronger than the typical "English" type axle, can handle major power upgrades). Open differential.
7J x13" Two Gates wheels with 185/60 tires.. Rear tires are brand new.

Interior:

Black fishnet Recaro RS seats, Original dash with 6 dial instrument cluster, functioning switches, heater, radio cassette, wipers etc.. (Even has the original floor mounted washer pump switch & dipped beam light switch.
Original nice black carpet & rear seat bench (black cloth).

Body:

RUST FREE SHELL, No sunroof, all steel panels, Cibie Oscar spot lamps with covers, red painted backs.

Some dings & blemishes and was repainted by a previous owner in the original red, however sanding swirl marks are visible through the paint close up.

There is some damage repair evident behind the front right bumper mounting point. The floors have been replaced with new patterned sheet metal and re-seal coated to a good standard. The driver & passenger window glass have scratch streaks from dry rubber seals, as these and all other rubber seals appear to be original too.
Having spent most of its life in a warmer, dryer climate than that of the UK, the chassis is rust free, however there are small spots of surface rust beginning around the edge of the hood. (see closeup pics). Note: the British license plate on the hood is just a sticker & can be removed.

It has been driven well and is by no means a show car, but a good example of an all time classic.

I am happy to answer any questions about the car via email, or over the phone if you email with your details.
I can assist with delivery by trailer for an extra fee, or will accommodate your own shipping arrangements.

On Jan-23-14 at 06:08:24 PST, seller added the following information:

The car is currently stored off the ground in a heated garage during our winter blast here in Maryland!

It runs and drives fine and all fluids are topped off with a fresh oil change, so its ready to roll out in Spring!

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