A very clean, tidy standard example.
1979 Ford Escort 1600 Sport. RHD import from South Africa with all tax and duty paid, and now fully UK registered. We have the V5 here which says 1600 Sport on it. Very solid original looking car. We bought this from an enthusiast in SA who makes a very nice job of them.
Bodywork.
Very solid. Original inner wings, strut tops, bulkhead, floors, sills, arches, bootwells. Can’t see any signs of patching, all looks good and original as far as I can tell. Paintwork is very tidy, with only a few very minor marks. It’s Mimosa Yellow, as stated on the build plate, which is a factory South African colour and a bit lighter than our Signal Yellow. Good bumpers and trim. Some cracking on the original window rubbers.
Mechanics.
Standard 1600 crossflow which sounds nice and quiet. Standard 4 speed box and running gear. Good brakes and clutch. Lots of new bits fitted such as track control arms, steering rack, brake flexis. Car starts, runs and drives. Currently has a new carb fitted with electronic choke fitted. This doesn’t seem to be functioning probably so a bit flat till it warms up. We will get a look at this and either fix it or fit a new carb.
Interior.
Original Black Sport interior which is mega rare as most were brown. Good dashtop, door cards and carpets. Headlining is also good.
Wheels.
Standard deep dish steels with good 175/70/13 tyres. Would be better on a set of polished RS wheels in my opinion, but some might prefer the standard look.
Our thoughts.
Very tidy solid example which is very original. You are welcome to come and see the car and we have a ramp so you can look underneath. Delivery can be arranged if required. Please ask for a delivery quote or contact us with any questions. Thanks for looking.