Description
Here at ASM Classic cars we are extremely excited and honoured to present for sale this rare and desirable Big Wing Ford Escort 1600 Twin Cam.
Registration UCG 212H
This car has been meticulously prepared in house by the highly skilled technicians at ASM classic cars located at Brands Hatch Kent.
Some of the history of this model was to replace the long-running Anglia. So Ford developed the Escort which went on to become one of Europe’s best-selling cars.
Escort production began at Ford’s Halewood plant in England during the closing months of 1967. The new range of cars was presented to the press at an event in Morocco during January 1968. At this stage, the line up consisted solely of two-door saloons: the 1100 De Luxe, 1100 Super, 1300 Super, 1300 GT and the range-topping 1600 Twin Cam.
The idea for the Escort Twin Cam came from Ford’s Competition Department Manager, Henry Taylor.
Having witnessed one of the Escort prototypes being tested during early 1967, Taylor thought the new model would be an ideal platform for the venerable Lotus Twin Cam engine that powered the legendary Lotus Cortina.
As the Escort was smaller and considerably lighter than the Cortina, a Twin Cam powered derivative was expected to be much faster and therefore a tantalising proposition for motor sport.
Walter Hayes, Ford’s Public Relations Officer agreed and the board of directors subsequently gave the Escort Twin Cam the green light.
Work on the first of several prototypes began at Ford’s Boreham competition department during early 1967.
The new variant was conceived for use in the Group 3 and Group 2 motor sport classes which had a respective 500 and 1000 production requirement over a twelve month period. Once homologated, Twin Cams would be used to great effect in rallying and touring car events.
An absolute must have for anyone to add to, or start a classic car collection.
This vehicle comes with an extensive and interesting history file.
For this outstanding example, please contact sales at ASM Classic cars for more details.
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