- Auctions
- The Summer Sale 2023
- 1978 Ford Escort Mk 2 RS Mexico
1978 Ford Escort Mk 2 RS Mexico
Lot Number 641
1978 Ford Escort Mk 2 RS Mexico
An original 1978 RS Mexico that's been re-shelled and fully restored.
- Sold for: £31,667
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
-
BODY COLOUR
Signal Amber -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
PTJ 850T -
ODOMETER READING
73536 Miles
SUMMARY
An original 1978 RS Mexico that's been re-shelled and fully restored.
DESCRIPTION
- First registered on 01/09/1978, RS Mexico #GCATUM04430 eventually needed extensive bodywork repairs
- The decision was taken by our vendor to re-shell the car and, as Mexico shells were not available, a standard left-hand drive Mk 2 shell was sourced, prepared and painted
- In our vendor's words "Re-shelled with a mint Ford Shell, all genuine-no welding was required, only to fit RS parts, to make the standard shell RS-spec I welded all the strength parts over, like for like"
- The 2-litre Pinto engine was fully rebuilt with a road cam, twin 40 Webers, new electric distributor, large header tank, and a quick-shift gearbox with a single-piece prop
- Further modifications/upgrades include electric power steering, bigger Princess brakes, rear Bilstein shocks, standard front RS struts
- Fully retrimmed and finished with the correct Mexico details, as you can see from the images, the results are very impressive
- The odometer read 73,536 at the time of cataloguing and the car has a fresh MOT until June 2024 issued with no advisories
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 641
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT MK2
- Variant
- RS MEXICO
- Registration Number
- PTJ 850T
- MOT Expiry
- 02/06/2024
- Chassis Number
- GCATUM04430
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Signal Amber
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACT
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
121 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Full respray.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Full re trim of seats from plus rear.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Full rebuild with road cam twin 40 carbs new electric dizzy.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Quiet gearbox with quick shift single piece prop
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Reshelled with a mint Ford Shell, all genuine no welding was required, only to fit RS parts, to make the standard shell rs spec I welded all the strength parts over like for like. Big brakes up front princess callipers mod of the day. It's Got rear bilstein shock's, standard front RS struts.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Electric power steering.
Vehicle History
Remarks
It’s been restored to factory condition with period modifications. Large header tank Electric Power steering, Twin 40 carbs, Electric dizzy, Road camshaft, Bigger brake callipers, Retrimmed seats, Rear Bilstein shock's, standard front RS struts. No service history.
Restoration Notes
Full restoration under plus on top.
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- CONSIGNOR
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTVehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 18th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 19th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 19th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
