build date on my mk1

[jonnybravo0_5]

hi all

im having a debate a afew friends about my mk1 escort that i restored afew years ago. some say it was built in 1972 and other's in 1973. it was regersterd in 1/1/1973. but is there any way to find out when she was build. i know there was away to tell by the chassis number but i dont have that information.

can anyone help

thanks jonny

[Vista]

If it was registered 1/1/73 then there's no debate, it must have been built in 72.

 

Look here

 

viewtopic.php?f=44&t=54801

[groundedescort]

I had the same problem with mine registered 73 but i have a letter basically saying (this is direct from ford) that they don't keep records that far back but they can confirm that with the chassis number given they can confirm that the build date was 72 sent it to Dvla and hey presto historic tax !