Description
FOR SALE
JF CLASSIC CARS Present a MK1 Ford Escort Estate 1300L Ermine White and having covered a mere 17425-miles from new along with only three former keepers in original untouched condition
DESCRIPTION
An icon from the lates sixties and early seventies today you will struggle to find, Ford produced the Mk1 Escort Estate between 1968 and 1975 proving popular with families or for the savvy minded customer who needed a little more space by putting the rear bench seat down and turning into a mini van for size in the rear
EXTERNAL
Steel integral construction ensuring safety remains paramount, Finished in Ford Ermine White (colour code B4) Retaining the legendary Mk1 front end retaining the full frontal black grill with chrome outer trim along with the original Lucas Halogen round headlamps and original directional indicator lenses
Panels sit original and glossy front to rear displaying the angular lines the estate version has to offer along with lift up rear hatch, From the chrome lettering on the Bonnet, Boot and both front and rear wrap around bumpers you clearly see how much love and attention this vehicle has been given over the many years of ownership. With original Ford etched glazing throughout, External rubbers present very well along with the external chrome window trims which remain tarnish free
Obligatory '1300L' badges sit straight and correct on to each front wing, Outer push button chrome door handles glisten along with the original chrome lockable twist petrol refuelling cap.
Optional extras
Drivers mounted manual chrome rear view door mirror
INTERNAL
Basic but functional was all that was required back in 1974 and still survives to this day in beautiful condition, Open the drivers or passenger side doors and you are taken back fifty years to unmarked black leather vinyl seats front and rear with black stitching to the base and rear centre panels, Tilt mechanism on the front seats works effortlessly
Black pile carpet throughout wear free along with the black matching vinyl door cards to the front which retain the pocket bins with chrome trim, Chrome manual window winder and door open handle present faultless.
Beige orange peel effect interior roof lining unmarked with no sagging front to rear, Houses a single passenger side front roof mounted grab handle along with two further grab handles for the rear occupants, Front matching drivers and passenger sun visors with a roof mounted interior lights sitting between, a further roof mounted interior light can be located over the rear boot area
Boot area remains in the very best of condition along with the boot floor always having been covered resulting in mark and wear free, Original spare wheel cover remains in tact housing the spare wheel along with the original rubber retainer
One bonus on the estate which appealed to many was the ability for the rear bench seat to fold down resulting in a huge boot area of 54 cubic feet
Original unmarked black vinyl dash with wood insert sitting beautifully, To the lower left passenger side a small cubby hole sits, Centre of the dash two twin rotary adjusted air vents are located and slightly under you find the slide toggle switches for warn and cold air plus directional positioning
Remaining centre stage you will find the original push button switches for Side Lights/ Dipped Beam/ Heated Rear Screen/ Internal 2-Speed Heater Fan/ Twin Speed Front Wipers and the pull out choke mechanism all working without fault, Last but by no means least the original push floor mounted pump supplying the front washers
Drivers binnacle consists of two large round dials, One to the left housing the speedometer and displaying 17425-miles, To the right you will find the fuel and temperature gauges housed along with obligatory warning lights which all distinguish accordingly
The 3-pointed original steering wheel remains in pristine condition displaying no wear-simply a testament to the ownership, Directional indicator stalk sits to the right on the steering column also housing Main Beam, Gear-lever and Handbrake show no wear
Optional Internal Upgrade
Heated Rear Windscreen
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Having the 1300cc Kent in-line four cylinder OHV petrol engine fitted producing 57-60bhp, Performing with ease and starting 'on the button', Original uncluttered engine bay complete with information labels where appropriate, Mated to a 4-speed manual synchromesh gearbox and featuring rear wheel drive, Progressive smooth take up up and down all gears simply a pleasure to drive
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Sitting on new 'Silver 5. 5 x 13 JBW Smoothie's' with 175/ 65/ R13 Firestone Multihawk-2 tyres on each corner with ample tread displayed, Finished with chrome centre wheel caps all in immaculate condition.
The factory original four wheels will come with the car along with the original Ford centre badged chrome wheel caps
Upgraded from purchase to disc caliper brakes on the front and standard drum to the rear along with optional extra power assisted servo upgrade ensuring your brought to a controlled halt
Optional Upgrades
Front Caliper Disc Brakes
Vacuum Servo
JBW Smoothie Wheels
HISTORY FILE
This particular example was first registered on the 1st April 1974 To a Mr Snow By Ford Dealers 'Abbey Garages' of Pershore to coincide with Mr Snow's retirement, Having been the chief engineer of Severn River Authority and being regarded as a very meticulous engineer he was rewarded with this stunning example, Today it stands unrestored and original a testament to Mr Snow
A captain's log was produced over many years detailing Dates Driven, Miles Travelled, And every gallon of fuel used... WOW! This carried on until 1987 when Mr Snow eventually gave up driving and had covered only 16860-miles from delivery, The vehicle then passed to his Son-in-law where it then went into storage but with strict instructions that twice a month the engine was run up to temperature! Ensuring the love remained with the vehicle, A then 2-owner family retained vehicle for some 44-years
Gracefully the vehicle then passed to a super fastidious third owner who simply loved the vehicle and cocooned it away until such time has come they have decided to part with the vehicle, Retaining the original order form and original purchase invoice simply astonishing!
Historic tax discs are present along with the supplying dealers tax disc holder, Original service book and owners manuals accompany, With reams of previous historic MOT's and routine service bills and most importantly 'The captain's log book' and just for good measure the Show winning rosettes this beautiful example has picked up along the way
Quite simply a unique original example which will stand proud in any Ford lovers Garage or Collection.
V5 Present and HPi clear
