1974 Ford Escort MkI 1100L
Amazingly sound and
original French import; only 50,000 kms recorded (31k miles); LHD; recent new
clutch kit, exhaust and radiator; original handbooks
Supplied new by Garage des Alpes of Sallanches in the
Haute-Savoie region of France in May 1974, this astonishingly original Ford
Escort 1100L shows only 50,064 kms on the clock (31k miles) which is entirely
believable judging by the condition of the car.
Never welded or painted, it is as good underneath as it is
up top and the original interior is still almost showroom fresh. Starting
promptly and running beautifully as we moved it around for these photos, it
really is a proper ‘70s time capsule. The only fault we noted was a rather
sloppy gearstick which will need some adjustment or some new bushes perhaps.
A file of French invoices show a fair amount of recent
expenditure including a new radiator and carburettor overhaul in 2015, a new
clutch kit in 2016, new rear exhaust muffler in January 2017 plus various
routine service items. Other documentation includes a copy of the French
Certificat d’Immatriculation, a detailed Auto-Expertise parts catalogue and the
original Ford bookpack containing the owner’s handbook and the service book with
one PDI stamp and one service stamp at 9,226 kms in July 1977. A spare set of
keys are also present.
Imported to the UK earlier this year with a V5C which
records it as a Historic Vehicle, this has to be one of the most original and
unmolested MkI Escorts surviving and would be a fine addition to any Ford
collection.
For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or
email [email protected]
Reg No: CCA 508M
Chassis Number: GCAFNE24048
Engine Number: 24048
Engine Size: 1098
Docs: V5C; French V5 equivalent; original bookpack; parts catalogue; invoices
Estimate: £9,000+
Lot 59
Lot ended
Thursday 10/12/2020
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