Description
The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025
1974 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico
A multiple show-winning concours contender that has racked up first-place wins since its exemplary nut-and-bolt restoration
Registration – BWP 317M
Chassis No. – BFATPY00469
M. O. T. – Exempt
Odometer – 60, 055
Given the number of prizes and awards won by ‘BWP 317M’ there can be no question about the quality and diligence of its restoration. ‘BWP 317M’ has been in its current ownership since 2013 and was restored over an 18-month period initially to be a rally car. However, with such a no compromise job undertaken ‘BWP 317M’ essentially chose its own path as a highly regarded show car. During the restoration a huge number of upgrades were undertaken to all aspects of the car with only the highest quality components used. It is no surprise then that the vendor attests to ‘BWP 317M’ driving faultlessly and being a bona fide head turner. Classified as an Historic Vehicle ‘BWP 317M’ is zero rated for road tax and MOT exempt and so is ready to turn more heads immediately.
‘BWP 317M’ is finished in Ermine White which contrasts beautifully with the red Mexico decals. This pristine livery combines with the front quarter bumpers, quad Cibie lamps and four spoke RS alloy wheels to deliver a true classic rally car look. Inside, new contour front seats with adjustable headrests have been fitted with the rear bench trimmed to match. A three spoke black anodised alloy RS steering wheel is also fitted. It can come as no surprise that the vendor rates the paintwork, bodywork and interior as “excellent.”
The aesthetic presentation and quality of ‘BWP 317M’ is, in some ways, just the mouthwatering entrée to the banquet that is the mechanical specification. The Ford Kent engine has been bored out to 1700c, a steel crank shaft fitted together with forged pistons and rods and a 244 camshaft. A stage 3 cylinder head is fitted together with a duplex timing chain and timing gear, roller rockers, new old stock 40 DCOE Weber carburettors and a lightened and balanced flywheel. A full Piper stainless exhaust system and manifold are present, as is a strut brace, electronic ignition and a high torque starter motor. A custom alloy radiator is fitted together with an upgraded electric fan and a full silicon hose kit. It’s not just ‘BWP 317M’s’ engine that has been so thoroughly upgraded either. A four-speed Rocket transmission is fitted together with the correct English axle and limited slip differential. The brakes have been upgraded to Wilwood items at the front and 9-inch drums at the rear. The suspension consists of coil overs on the front and a Gaz adjustable set up at the rear. Once again all mechanical aspects of ‘BWP 317M’ are vendor rated as “excellent.”
In this instance the astounding condition of ‘BWP 317M’ and the quality of the restoration and upgrades can be validated and corroborated by external sources. Here follows a list of ‘BWP 317M’s’ prizes and awards:
2023 The Lakes Tour:
1St Place – Best Car, Show & Shine MK1 RS Escort
2022 Fox Motor Sports Events
1st Best Engine Bay
2022 Tatton Park
2nd Place – Best Car in Show
2022 Lakes Tour
2nd Place – Best Car, Show & Shine MK1 RS Escort
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.
£60000 - £70000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
