Application: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 1963-1966. Bid to $43,500 on 2/21/19 179 Comments. I Ford Escort was introduced in Ireland and the UK at the end of 1967, making its show debut at the. Add to Wish List Add to Compare View. 125:1 Light Duty. Compared with the exotic twin-cam units of the Mk1 and Mk2, the RS 1600i is lacking somewhat in the engine department, fitted with Ford’s drab and clattery 1597cc CVH ‘four’. Add to Cart. Past month; Thanks good seller. How many horsepower (hp) does a 1969 Ford Escort I 1600 Twin Cam have? The 1969 Ford Escort I 1600 Twin Cam has 112 PS / 110 bhp / 82 kW. Watch this space! Then there’s our feature Escort: NPJ 248L, Antony’s very personal take on the Escort Twin Cam. 3/1. Some help please. SOLD. 6-litre, 16-valve BDA (Belt-Drive, Type A) engine, which. <ul><li>A genuine Escort Twin Cam built in October 1968</li><li>Recently completed after an eight-year restoration - now a true representation of. The Twin Cam’s date of first UK registration is shown as 03/12/1968 and the current MOT test certificate runs until 19/08/2022. Interior Inside, the Twin Cam was broadly similar to the Escort GT albeit with a few special touches here and there. I have recently purchased a MK1 Escort Twin Cam. Sign in to Google to save your progress. 25 x 2. The 110bhp Lotus-powered Escort Twin Cam was conceived and developed by Ford’s Boreham based competitions department in 1967 and was unleashed on an unsuspec. The 110bhp Lotus-powered Escort Twin Cam was conceived and developed by Ford’s Boreham based competitions department during 1967 and unleashed on an unsuspecting public during January 1968. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. 55-litre (1557ml) engines. Aldridge MK1 Front Door Panels Twin Cam / Gt - ALDESC1/DRP1. This limited-production sports car was built from 1958 to the early part of 1960, and was offered in both roadster and coupe versions. Spotted: Ford Escort Twin Cam. View Result. Oil pump (standard pressure): Ford X/Flow OHV Kent, pre-X/Flow, BDA, Lotus Twin Cam. FAQ; Calendar; Arcade; Forum Actions. 50 x 12 Crossply; 1300 GT: 155 x 12 Radial; Twin-Cam: 165 x 12 Radial, optional 165 x 131/43 Corgi Drive Time Scale Model of the 1968 Circuit of Ireland Rally Winning Car,MK1 Ford Escort Twin Cam XOO 262F. 4 to FIA Appendix K: For any homologated car, the HTP must be accompanied by an ASN certified copy (printed on FIA stamped/watermarked paper with an ASN additional authentication) of the car’s original Homologation Form or a ASN certified copy (printed on FIA stamped/watermarked paper with an ASN additional authentication). Add to watchlist. The Ford Escort Twin Cam. Load 736 additional live auctions. 00 (£105. The FIA passport is out and date but can be renewed at a cost. Ford’s Mark 1 Escort proved a winner in rallying and touring car racing right from the outset, beginning with the Twin-Cam of 1968. This particular 1968 Ex-Works. The engineers at the newly formed AVO (Advanced Vehicles Operations) quickly developed the Mexico, marrying the Type 49 bodyshell, as used in the Twin Cam and RS1600, with the 1,600-cc Kent crossflow engine and 2000E gearbox. Using the same running gear found in its predecessor, the Lotus Cortina, but with a lighter, stiffer bodyshell, the Escort ‘Twink’ proved a world-beater, famously dominating the London-Mexico World Cup Rally in 1970. Over the course of its production, the Escort was available. 00 £172. ENGINE front, 4 stroke cylinders: 4, vertical, in line bore and stroke: 3. 69 posts · Joined 2002. LIGHTENED AND BALANCED BOTTOM END. . The Ford Escort 1. Readers Rides Post 2000. Regardless of model, all MK1 Ford Escorts under the RS banner were manufactured with the type 49 shell, this was the same shell which was produced at Dagenham and then shipped to Halewood for strengthening. Configuration = Right hand drive. RF 2HHGF56 – A blue Ford Escort MK1 RS2000. It is powered by a 1. - Rare, highly col. MK1 ESCORT TWIN CAM, RS1600, MEXICO, CONTOUR SEATS. 60 Inc. Upholstery was black vinyl with fluted seat centres to. Mk1 Escort Mexico. Rear number plate illumination light. Mk1 Escort Twin Cam - the awesome Lotus powered Mk1 Escort that dominated motorsport in Europe in the early 70'sThis original and special Twin Cam was built by Ford’s Boreham Motorsport factory as per the first owners wishes to Works Stage Rally specification whilst remaining compliant with Night Stage regulations. Produced : 1968-71. The 110bhp Lotus-powered Escort Twin Cam was conceived and developed by Ford’s Boreham based competitions department during 1967 and unleashed on an unsuspecting public during January 1968. 7 Caterham Super Seven engineLike the Escort Twin Cam and RS1600, the Mexico transmitted its power through a four-speed manual Type 3 2000 E Cortina gearbox with a hydraulic clutch and open differential. 6-litre DOHC inline-four with Weber 40DCOE carburettors backed by a 4-speed. £144. Historic Motorsport (SW) LtdAn extra heavy duty engine crossmember (WCXM) for Escort Mk1/2 that prevents the engine moving far more effectively than the standard crossmember. A combination of Escort twin cam chassis and running gear allied with Ford's newly developed Cosworth sixteen-valve twin cam BDA (Belt Drive Type A) engine unit. View Site LeadersIts inside wheels under the tyres, under the dash, behind the fuel tank, underside of the tank , under the seats, inside the doors, back of door cards, on the unseen rear of the radiator etc etc. Browse used cars. 1/1. 5-liter four-cylinder Ford Duratec, with individual throttle bodies and a custom ECU to make 200 hp. Escort Mk1 TwinCam. GST $110. 6 road. 125:1 Light Duty. 4. SORRY NOW SOLD – SIMILAR WANTED. £3,995. Introduced January 1968. Ford Lotus Twin Cam 8v 1558cc Application: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 1967-1970; Ford Escort Twin Cam 1968-1970; Lotus Elan 1967-1974; Lotus Europa 1971-1975; Caterham 7 1973–1974; Ford Cosworth BD Series 16v Application: Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 1970-1974; Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 1975-1977; BDA 1. 2 Bhp per Ton / 166. Private. 6 twin cam engine castrol gtx colours and comes with gtx plate from new. Ford Escort Twin-Cam Technical Specifications. Back to home page Return to top. Learn more. 1968 Ford Escort MkI Twin Cam. 07 cu in, 1,558 cu cm ; fuel consumption 23. 6 m/imp gal, 19. Does NOT fit Capri or Fiesta. the Lotus power plant never changed through production and this car is probably the most sought after Escort MK1 money can buy. FL112OS Accralite forged piston 83. 6 road engine; BDB. Inside, the Twin Cam was broadly similar to the Escort GT albeit with a few special touches here and there. 3 1968-1974. 6 1975-1980; Caterham 7; Morgan 4/4 1600 1. 3/1. MST’s tester uses a U. Este Ford Escort Mk1 Twin Cam es un impresionante ejemplo preparado para rally de este raro coche clásico de altas prestaciones, que se beneficia de una reciente reconstrucción completa del motor, y que se completó según las especificaciones del Grupo 2 para su uso en competiciones del Apéndice K. It has all the coorect engine, gearbox, seats, clocks and twin cam parts. Escort MK1 MK2 Heater Box Bulkhead Repair Panel Large 25-16-43-8A. I Twin Cam Evocation - For Sale by Auction. He believes it is a. The Twin Cam was developed in remarkably short time by Ford’s Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) at Boreham, Essex and immediately proved a prolific winner in local and. <ul><li>A genuine Escort Twin Cam built in October 1968</li><li>Recently completed after an eight-year restoration - now a true representation of an in-period Works rally car</li><li>Fitted with a 2-litre alloy block dry-sump Ford/Cosworth BDG engine rated at 230bhp built by Trevor. Designed and made in the UK. . 3-liter engine and a 2-ventury carburetor that produced 72 horsepower. 100% F. The first, a Mk2 Escort with a Vauxhall C20XE, is relatively well known, the swap itself having been a popular one in rallying circles for years now. RF 2HHGF56 – A blue Ford Escort MK1 RS2000. RMPJA1HG – 1968 Ford Escort Mk1 Twin Cam with driver David Watkins on the forest rally stage at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Sussex, UK. At the time, the RS1600 cost just shy of £1,500, the Mexico a little under £1,200, and the GT just over £1,000. Timing Figures: 29/77/63/35. In 1975 Ford Australia imported. 1968 Ford Escort - MK1 TWIN-CAM - INTERNATIONAL PERIOD COMPETITION HISTORY INCLUDING THE MONTE CARLO RALLY AND SPA 24HR. The Ford Escort Twin Cam Mk1 is instantly one of the most recognisable cars, particularly for Blue Oval fans or followers of rallying. MANIFOLD AVAILABLE ON SEPERATE LISTING. “I’ve always loved the early high-performance Escorts,” enthuses Antony. . The car has not been raced since undergoing an open chequebook restoration by Sports Cars here in Sweden back in 2017. GAZ Group 4 coil-overs, adjustable lower arms and a 28mm sway-bar handle the pointing end, while Spax coil-overs keep the Esky’s bum off the ground. Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 1973-1974. Some 67,146 examples of the Mk I were built in Australia, with local sourcing bringing the Australian content of the vehicles to 85 per cent. 016" inlet/. 50 GBP. Next. Please call, website being updated . Its motorsport success was such that Ford eventually offered homologation specials such as the Escort Twin Cam, RS1600 and RS2000. Escort Mk1 Mk2 Rix. There is an oil leak which I think is coming from the fuel pump. Find your dream classic car from over 10,000 private adverts plus many more trade adverts on Europe's No 1 classic cars site. Built at first in Halewood and later by Ford’s Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) team on a purpose-built assembly line in its factory at Aveley in Essex, Harper Engineering contributed the Cosworth-developed DOHC, 16-valve engine, which developed 120bhp and 112lb/ft of torque in factory trim. 95. Like every Mk1 Escort, the Mexico had a. au Follow us on FacebookThis Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 is a totally rebuilt example of an iconic ‘Rallye Sport’ model presented in stunning condition, which has been converted to a motorsport specification that would be ideal for top level historic rallies, hill climbs or track days. Add to basket. 65mm Lotus Twin Cam Bore Size: 83. The engines fitted in the new Escort were primarily the Ford Kent Crossflow in 1. The model was never sold in North America but it travelled the globe with many successes, and sold well in Europe. GST. 80. I Twin Cam. Max power 105bhp @ 5500rpm to 115bhp @ 6000rpm Max torque 108lb ft @ 4000rpm. 7 mmThe Ford Escort 1. R. 330" rods for for twin cam/pre-xflow and 5. Ford Lotus Twin Cam 8v 1558cc Application: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 1967-1970; Ford Escort Twin Cam 1968-1970; Lotus Elan 1967-1974; Lotus Europa 1971-1975; Caterham 7 1973–1974; Ford Cosworth BD Series 16v Application: Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 1970-1974; Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 1975-1977; BDA 1. until it was replaced by the Escort Twin Cam. It combined the venerable DOHC 1. This line of Escorts saw plenty of competitive success and also created a new market for ‘hot’ road cars. Fitted in conjunction with a double width kit will allow you to run with more castor which in turn will allow you to turn in so much better. Sympathetically restored a few years ago and only lightly used since, this is a superb example of the 'game-changing' Mk1 Twin Cam. 8mm Thread 1: 5/16UNC, approx 11mm long Thread 2: 5/16UNF, approx 20mm long Ford Lotus Twin Cam 8v 1558cc Application: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 1963-1966; Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 1967-1970; Ford Escort Twin Cam 1968-1970; Lotus Elan 1962-1974; Lotus Europa 1971-1975; Caterham 7 1973–1974; Ford Pre-Crossflow OHV. 3/1. 3 liter versions. It is powered by a 2. A rare alloy block engine AVO Mk1 Ford Escort RS1600 with incredible history. It replaced the successful, long-running Ford Anglia. 11,550 posts. Lotus Elan 1962-1974. RF MCC8FM – Ford Escort Mk1 Railcar parks up. RM R156JN – Ford Escort Twin Cam Mk1, Ford Escort 50th Anniversary, Historic Race Meeting, Brands Hatch, September 2018, cars, Classic Racing Cars, Historic Racin. PP3955 Stud M10: exhaust manifold to downpipe - Ford SOHC Pinto & DOHC 8v Total length: 38. The car features 13-inch wheels, Yokohama tires, bespoke dash and gauges, and even a heated driver seat. 6 Twin Cam has a power to weight of 126. 6-litre Lotus Twin Cam engine to good effect, and combining this unit with the smaller and lighter Escort bodyshell would prove. kenb. 5 litre engine (non-Crossflow), but it was fitted with the much higher performance Lotus-made 8-valve, twin camshaft head. Fabulous UK-supplied Mk1 Escort Twin-Cam benefitting from significant recent attention including a full engine rebuild by marque specialists and then set-up by Graham Quick in 2022. View all listings Notify me about new listings. Built between 1970 and 1974, the Ford Escort RS1600 is an evolution of the earlier Escort Twin Cam. Timing chain 120 link single row: Lotus Twin Cam FL804. Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 1967-1970. It has a couple of pinsized holes in bottom of osr lower quarter at the back and the passenger door has a bit bubbling and swollen in the bottom corner. Ford Lotus Twin Cam 8v 1558cc Application: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 1963-1966; Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 1967-1970; Ford Escort Twin Cam 1968-1970; Lotus Elan 1962-1974; Lotus Europa 1971-1975; Caterham 7 1973–1974; Ford Cosworth BD Series 16v Application: Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 1970-1974; Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 1975-1977; BDA 1. Add to Cart. £4. 6-litre engine to justify the extra insurance and price. Duration: 286° inlet/278° exhaust. 0 Replies 3047 ViewsDescription. A special model for racing and rallying, the Escort Twin Cam was powered by a 1. RM BR1XRY – Race leading trio, Tour Britannia 2010 at Oulton Park. This rare. Even though the Escort was becoming faster, so was the opposition. Standard halfshaft spline is 16 teeth. One of the few solid, immovable design parameters Gordon stipulated was that the finished car be subtle to look at. Sedate looks of the family Escort Saloon but with an amazing Cosworth-designed BDA, (Belt Drive type A), engine. 6 road engine; BDR 1. Despite the success of the Mk1 both on and off the track, the fact remained that there was something of a disparity between people. Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico 1970-1974. Full race/rally specification. Ford Escort MK1 & MK2 under wing side rails bottom reinforcement AVO type Sold as a left & right pair only. This is a 47 year old useable classic I bought in 2014 in the UK after just being imported with all import documents and proof of tax paid. Made to original Works spec 20 mm Diameter. 5", likely to fit 1600 GT / 'S' Pinto Capri Mk1/2/3, Cortina Mk3 1600 GT. Exact copy of original tunnel, to suit engine conversions using a bigger gearbox. Ford Escort Twin Cam 1968-1970. 90 seconds. This meant 110bhp and a top speed of 115mph. 95 cc developing 39 bhp at 5,000 rpm. The engine is now referred to as the Pre-Crossflow Kent, with both the inlet and exhaust. Retro Car Chat. MakeFord. Ford Lotus Twin Cam 8v 1558cc Application: Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 1963-1966; Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 1967-1970; Ford Escort Twin Cam 1968-1970; Lotus Elan 1962-1974; Lotus Europa 1971-1975; Caterham 7 1973–1974; Ford Cosworth BDA 16v Application: Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 1970-1974; BDR 1. Lotus Cortina Mk1 specifications. 1. 1972 Ford Escort Mexico Rally car This car was built in 2000 to compete in the BHRC class C2, from a genuine AVO Mexico with type 49 shell, the car was campaigned from 2000 until 2009, A complete rebuild was carried out in 2016, with many new panels and given a bare metal respray. First registered in February 1969, today the TC indicates 31,685 miles and is finished in the classic Ford Motorsport colours of Ermine White with a black vinyl interior. They also make AJ Racing look brilliant! Race experience - Autotest, Historic Rallying in a mk1 Escort Mexico HRCR Championships, upgrading to mk1 Escort twin cam, UK Isle of MannRM A2PKK7 – Ford Escort Mk1 Twin Cam of 1970. Sold/number built 1963-’66/c3300.