Lot number: 133

Ford Escort Estate MK2 Automatic 1980 LHD Just driven 1000 miles from Italy is this very unusual 1980 1300cc Automatic Mk2 escort Estate. Coming from Italy it is basically rust free (even more unusual!) with just some early signs of bubbling below the paint in the rear arch area but still the original arches. Front wings suspension top plates floors etc all appear original and sound. The paint work itself is still bright and shiny with just a couple of scratches on the leading edge of the bonnet. There is however signs of the rear bumper being bumped at some time in its life. This has caused the bumper to remain slightly raised and out of line on the mounts a very small dent under the right hand rear light and a corresponding but larger dent on the left hand rear quarter not bad but you would want to get it done to make perfect. Otherwise it has survived miraculously well. Mechanically the engine starts willingly and as said it just drove 1000 miles getting to the UK (1000 kms one day 800kms the next) so cannot be all bad. The automatic gear box functions correctly. As do the brakes and the electrics. Note: Being an Italian car all cars over 1100cc have to have a brake servo Interior is very good with the vinyl seats being in good order having no damage to talk of carpets etc are good and need not a lot more than a clean in places. Dash board is good and what switches it does have function. The Italian plates have been removed as by law they must go back for the deregistration in Italy to be completed. The car will come with the relevant papers to register here in the UK once arrived back from Italy but you will need to MOT and insure the car to do this. So a rare early 80s Ford and a rare opportunity to find a Blank Canvas. Keep it original or drop a Pinto under the bonnet a manual gear box and a set of period Rostyle or Alloy wheels for the perfect Retro look.
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Estimate £4000 to £5000