Ford’s small but mighty Escort series in Mk1 and Mk2 forms are genuine motoring legends and it seems many owners can’t stop at just one in the shed.
In a commentary on the joys of owning an Escort, we noted: “We forget how many people started their driving careers in an Escort, and how many more lusted after them. And there’s the motor racing history, which is huge. Particularly rallying. Dial ‘Ford Escort rally’ into a search engine, and you’ll be treated to decades of nutters caning these cars to within an inch of their lives.”
This 1970 four-door is running the 1.6lt inline four with a four-speed manual transmission. the seller notes the paint and trim are in good shape.
Located on the outer east of Melbourne, it’s on the market for $20,000.