Motorsport legend
If ever there was a car the embodies good simple fun, the Mark 1 Escort has to be it.
With an astonishing motorsport record, it has won legions of fans and has been a popular target for restoration.
In a feature on the series, we commented: “At $1770 they were keenly priced and cheaper than the most basic Holden Torana or Toyota Corolla.The Escort was light and modern and exciting. Engineering advances included a new all-synchromesh gearbox, MacPherson strut suspension plus rack and pinion steering.”
This example is a restomod with 2.0lt Pinto engine and a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission.
Located near Wollongong, it’s on the market at $45,000.