Probably the most famous mk1 escort (pics)

[D4N]

A mate has just bought the 1972 safari winning car (Hannu Mikkola/Gunnar Palm RS1600). Went to have a look at it on friday, it looks the muts! He bought it of Malcolm Wilson.

Think he is going to take it some shows.

[NginEEr]

that looks awesome

[Anglia68]

What a great looking beast.Love where they put the twin fuel fillers,I've only ever seen them on the drivers side before,well cool.Also love the belt driven tacho drive mounted on the cam cover,excellnt buy.

[kerry]

Very nice, have i got room for one more?

[Kieran]

[jamesmk1]

[dragaddict]

that escort is great m8

[lotusless]

[mitomad]

Dare i ask how much he paid lol

[D4N]

lol i think he payed £100 000 but he has insured it for £200 000

[escortmad79]

*dribbles*

[Mrs O/H/C]

lol i think he payed £100 000 but he has insured it for £200 000

[john_3.0s]

lol i think he payed £100 000 but he has insured it for £200 000

 

blimey!

 

Love the old works cars, big dent in the heater bowl no doubt modified in a bit of a hurry at some stage - propper charcter

[antz]

lol i think he payed £100 000 but he has insured it for £200 000

 

ouch!!!!!

[D4N]

lol i think he payed £100 000 but he has insured it for £200 000

 

blimey!

 

Love the old works cars, big dent in the heater bowl no doubt modified in a bit of a hurry at some stage - propper charcter

 

dont think hes going to modify any of the dents adds to the charcter of doing the safari (Not sure thoghy)

[4parajon]

Is that a 6R4 in front of it???

[D4N]

yeh just a rolling shell. He had a mint mk1 cortina at the other side of the garage but forgot to take pics