Property of a deceased's estate
c.1980 Ford Escort 1.3 GL Estate
Registration no. PLM 980W

Ford's knack of accurately judging market requirements was demonstrated yet again in 1968 with the arrival of the Escort. An instant hit, the newcomer proved a worthy successor to the Anglia and was destined to be Britain's best-selling car for many years. Built initially in two- and four-door saloon and estate body styles, the Escort came with either a 1,098cc or 1,298cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine and there was a choice of either manual or automatic transmission. Ford fans with an appetite for high performance could choose between GT and 1.6-litre Twin Cam or - later on - RS1600 and Mexico models. The original Escort was superseded by the restyled but mechanically similar Mk2 in 1974, but it would be 1980 before Ford fell into step with its rivals' offerings in this hotly contested market sector and adopted front-wheel drive. This 1.3-litre Mk2 estate is presented in un-restored condition, suffering from dents to most body panels. The car is fitted with alloy wheels and retains its original interior, though the latter is incomplete. There is no history or registration document with the car, which is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.