Simon Cars - Ford Escort MkI and MkII

At the end of 1967 the replacement for the Ford Anglia went into production and was launched at the Brussels Motor Show in 1968 as the Ford Escort. Simultaneously produced in several European countries and Israel, the Escort was launched as a 2-door saloon with either 1098cc 'Kent' engine or 1298cc version of the same engine. In March 1968 a 3-door estate car was added to the range, and then a Van version and finally a 4-door model in 1969. Sporting models began with a 1300 Sport, and a 'luxury' version of this marketed as the EScort 1300E. In 1968 Ford also launched the Escort Twin Cam, using the AVO bodyshell and the 1558cc Twin Cam engine from the Lotus Cortina. In 1970 the RS1600 with the 1600cc BDA 16valve engine took over from the Twin Cam, and was itself replaced by the Pinto-engine RS2000. Alongside the RS cars was the cheaper 1598cc crossflow-engined Escort Mexico, built to commemorate the 1970 World Cup Rally victory. In 1975 after 2million Escorts had been built the Escort Mk1 gave way to the Escort MkII.

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Ford Escort Mexico was launched to celebrate victory on the 1970 World Cup Rally. It was a model midway between the Escort Twin Cam and the BDA engined RS1600, using the same stronger Type 49 shell.	Ford Escort Mexico. Launched in 1970 to celebrate victory on the London-Mexico Rally, the Mexico was intended to cash-in on Fords success during the London-to-Mexico rally. It used a strengthened Type 49 shell and Rallysport components.	Ford Escort Mexico. Instead of the more exotic Twin Cam or BDA engines, the Mexico used an 1834cc version of the Kent Crossflow engine which was chosen for reliability on the World Cup Rally.	Ford Escort Mexico. Although sold as road cars, Mexicos were also sold ready for rallying and racing with body, chassis, and mechanical modifications.	Ford Escort RS1600. Using a strengthened Type 49 shell like the Twin Cam, the RS1600 got 16 valve Cosworth BDA unit measuring 1599cc. Wider wheel arches and quarter bumpers identify the car.	Ford Escort RS1600. RS stood for 'Rally Sport',
Ford Escort 1.3 L 2-door 1977. Until 1978 MkII Escorts all carried round headlamps except for the GL and the Ghia versions	Ford Escort 1.3 L. The Ford Escort MkII was launched in January 1975 with 1098cc, 1298cc and 1598cc 'Kent' crossflow engines.	Ford Escort MkII 1.3L Estate. MkII Estate and Van models only got new panel work in front of the bulkhead, and retained the sheet metal from the MkI Escort for the rest.	Ford Escort RS2000. The RS2000 was given a 2-litre Ford Pinto engine and a 'droopsnoot' front for identification. But the BDA-engined RS1800 was the real performer.	Ford 100E Escort Estate	Ford Escort 6/8cwt Van, MkI and MkII