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The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025.
1972 Ford Escort Mk1
*** NO RESERVE*** A highly original car that has remained in its current ownership for over three decades
Registration – HDM 942K
Chassis No. – CE. AT. LU. 25972
M. O. T. – Exempt
Odometer – 1200
This fabulous 1972 Ford Escort, offered at No Reserve, presents a rare and very exciting opportunity for collectors to acquire a highly original example. Manufactured in 1972, this Mk1 Ford Escort has been in its current ownership for 30 years – since 21 November 1992, to be exact. Remarkably, it has had only four previous keepers, well below the 20-plus average for other cars more than 52 years old. Finished in green with a black vinyl roof, ‘HDM942K’ is a two-door model with a black vinyl interior that the vendor describes as being in ‘good’ condition. They add that this “totally original” vehicle would benefit from a respray, but its current condition allows enthusiasts to appreciate its pure originality.
‘HDM942K’ comes complete with the V5, plus a spare wheel and jack – and a spare exhaust. It has recently benefitted from four new tyres, plus new brakes and brake pipes. The vendor says the 1, 098cc engine and four-speed transmission are in ‘good’ condition, while the five-digit odometer reads just over 12, 000 miles. Classic Mk1 Ford Escorts are ever-collectible, and ‘HDM942K’ presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a very original car from reassuringly long-term ownership for No Reserve.
The Mk1 Ford Escort was introduced in 1968 as a replacement for the Ford Anglia. While its predecessor was an iconic best-seller in its own right, the Escort would go on to even greater heights. Built at Ford’s Halewood plant in Liverpool. It was originally offered in two-door guise, with an estate following soon after, and a four-door arriving in 1969. A range of petrol engines was available, with 1. 1 and 1. 3 crossflow versions proving most popular. The iconic high-performance Mk1 Ford Escorts have been collectable cars for years, but there’s always been a market for mainstream versions too – and with fewer surviving today, it makes examples such as this are exciting opportunities for enthusiasts.
· 1972 Ford Escort offered at No Reserve
· In current ownership for 30 years
· Just four previous keepers
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 09th March 2025.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 08th March and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 09th March, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 09th March, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
