Ford Escort MKII
Overview
| Produced: |
1975-1980, 631828 produced. (All types in UK; 2 million worldwide) |
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| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Estate,2 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
A new Escort arrived in 1975, the Escort Mk II. The MKII was developed jointly between Ford UK and Germany.
The Mk II had a new bodyshell with modern, square lines. A range of models were available as before and comprised of "base", L, GL, Sport and a top-of-the-range Ghia. Buyers could choose between two and four door saloon bodies or even a two door estate version. As on the Mk I there was a choice of 1.1 and 1.3 litre engines and now a 1.6 litre unit was also available along with optional automatic transmission.
During the second half of the 1970s the Escort continued to prove hugely popular with buyers in Britain and other parts of Europe. It was given an update with the L models gaining the square headlights (previously exclusive to the GL and Ghia variants) and there was an upgrade in interior and exterior specification for some models in 1978. Underneath a wider front track was given.
The Escort range had fairly simple equipment levels but this did not prevent more than 600,000 cars from being built before the range finished in 1980.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
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| 1599cc | S4 OHV | Ford Kent | 81mm x 77.6mm | |
| 1098cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 1297cc | S4 OHV | Ford Kent | 81mm x 63mm |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Ford Escort 1600 Ghia | Barons | 18 Dec 2012 | Not sold | |
| 041 | Ford Escort MkI 1300 E | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 16 May 2012 | - | £3800.00 |
| 046 | Ford Escort | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 16 May 2012 | Not sold | |
| 80 | Ford Escort MKII 1.3 Ghia Auto LHD | Anglia Car Auctions | 21 Jan 2012 | Not sold | |
| 66 | Ford Escort MKII 1600 Sport | Anglia Car Auctions | 21 Jan 2012 | Not sold | |
| 125 | Ford Escort 1100L | Charterhouse | 6 Nov 2011 | £650.00 | - |
| 099 | Ford Escort MkII 1600 Sport | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 13 Jul 2011 | Not sold | |
| 072 | Ford Escort MKII (1979) | H&H Sales Limited | 4 Dec 2002 | - | £1950.00 |
| 316 | Ford Escort MKII Ghia (1979) | Lambert & Foster | 14 Jun 2001 | Not sold | |
| 226 | Ford Escort MKII (1979) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 15 Jun 1999 | £750.00 | - |
| 007 | Ford Escort MKII (1977) | Sandown | 20 Apr 1996 | £800.00 | - |
| 008 | Ford Escort MKII (1975) | Sandown | 14 Oct 1995 | £1025.00 | - |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
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| 0946489637 | Ford (European) Road Test Book: High Performance Escorts Mk 2 1975-80 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying Guide - Ford Escort MKII - 1975-1980 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2011 | |||
| Buying Guide - Ford Escort MKII - 1975-1980 - From load lugger to red hot RS, there's a Mk II to suit all tastes. | ||||
| Article |
Life begins at forty |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2008 | |||
| Life begins at forty - The Ford Escort turns 40 this month - so PC celebrates the car's coming of age by gathering together the best of the breed... | ||||
| Article |
Life Story: Escort RS 2000 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2004 | |||
| Life Story: Escort RS 2000 - From hand-assembled Mk 1s to mass-produced Mk 2s, RS 2000 Escorts were really rather special. Ben Barry investigates. | ||||
| Article |
Trackday cars on a budget |
108 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2004 | |||
| Track days are a great way to find out what your classic is capable of, test your mods and blow away the frustration of everyday driving. | ||||
| Article |
Side by Side. Classics with modern engines |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2001 | |||
| Side by Side. Classics with modern engines. Heart Transplant. Does a modern engine improve a classic, or simply destroy its character? With a diverse selection, David Lillywhite finds out. Lotus Elan Plus 2, Land Rover Series IIA, Escort MKI, MGA, Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Classics to use every day - Ford Escort Mk II. |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2001 | |||
| Classics to use every day - Ford Escort Mk II. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - MKI And MKII Escorts - Colourful Characters |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 1998 | |||
| Buyers Guide - MKI And MKII Escorts - Colourful Characters - Performance, economy or luxury car, the Escort is all things to all men. Phil Bell explains how to buy this Ford favourite. | ||||
| Article |
Ahead By a Nose - RS2000 Mk2 and HP Firenza |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2004 | |||
| Ahead By a Nose - RS2000 Mk2 and HP Firenza: red-hot versions of Ford and Vauxhall saloons - or are droop-snoots just an upmarket front? Paul Hardiman finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Fun Factory - 12 Cars You should Drive this Year Ford RS2000 Mk2 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2004 | |||
| Fun Factory - 12 Cars You should Drive this Year Ford RS2000 Mk2 - Mark Robinson finds out why the Mk2 Escort RS2000 is a bloke-mobile you have to get your hands on. It drives the way it looks. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car December 2002 pg 136 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2002 | |||
| Starter Classic - Ford Escort Mk1. First of a best-selling dynasty, a great mover and simple, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 30 October 2002 pg 20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30 October 2002 | |||
| Buying Power. Ford MK II Escort. Ford's Mk II Escort had a tough job on its hands to match the success of its predecessor, but it squared up to the task well. Matt Skelton tells you how to buy an example that can still take the trials of daily use on the chin. | ||||
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Classic Car Weekly 13 June 2001 pg 8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 June 2001 | |||
| Buying Power. Ford Escort Mk I. Ford's ubiquitous workhorse was once the staple choice of boy racers. But, says Richard Gunn, the remaining cars are becoming cherished classics. | ||||
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