Sep 24, 2018 the lotus cortina moves over for a twin cam ford escort mk 1. These were big shoes to fill but it was a doable project. Ford escort mk1 lotus twin cam its in exceptional condition. The australian built escort twin cam used the same type 49. Mgb, the illustrated history, by jonathan wood and lionel burrell.
An early mk1 ford escort twin cam in perfect condition and. The escort twin cam was born from a desire of ford uk to develop a new model for outright successes in racing and rallying, and as a replacement for the cortinalotus, preferably using the wellknown twin cam engine and transmission in a much lighter car. I was introduced in the uk at the end of 1967 and replaced the long and successful production run of the anglia. This is the early style with the bonnet catch cut out. Reputedly, ford s competitions manager, henry taylor, had seen a prototype escort being tested and recognised its potential. The 1968 ford escort i 1600 twin cam has 112 ps 110 bhp 82 kw horsepower. The parts book lists them under different part numbers. Redbooks used car price search lets you check the value of a new car before you buy or sell.
Just as the lotus cortina had been fitted with the 1. Some of you may require now, or in the future, to find a replacement cylinder block for various reasons. The ford escort had been designed to be a mini killer. The lotusford twin cam is an inlinefour petrol engine developed by lotus for the 1962 lotus elan. This 1970 ford escort twin cam is a rare factorybuilt, lotuspowered car assembled in fords sydney, australia plant. Ford escort mk1 lotus twin camits in exceptional condition. It went on to achieve many international race and rally victories during its short production life. Apr 26, 2017 mk1 ford escort twincam historic group 2 a very unique car with history from new, only three owners. Ford escort mk i twin cam group 2 1968 racing cars. Ford escort at classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of ford escorts for sale. Im in the twin cam and last corner of the last lap, we both had run out of breaks and i just turned it in.
The arrival of the escort twin cam at the start of 1968 marked the second phase of ford uks productioncar based competitions programme that had commenced with the lotus cortina. After a varied career in the automotive industry, graham robson has gained a worldwide reputation as a motoring historian, and has more than 160 books to his. Dec 12, 2019 an early mk1 ford escort twin cam in perfect condition and avo club registered. That was certainly the case with the gearbox i removed on my tc escort cant confirm on elans but one would assume it. With this background ford knew that the car they needed to create had to fill the utilitarian shoes of the ford anglia, yet also be something that could be an even better motorsport icon than the lotus cortina. Escort mk1 parts escort mk2 parts escort mk3 parts. Very little is known about the early history of this iconic car, but we do have the original service book which shows that she was supplied to a d m swaby esq. The lotus cortina moves over for a twin cam ford escort mk 1. To convert a twin cam four bolt to six bolt sump, the idea is to mark out and carefully cut and remove the lip seal section and surrounding sheet metal from the pinto sump, then proceed to cut out a section of the twin cam sump, and then graftweld the pinto lip seal section into the twin cam sump. This car has a huge history winning multiple races, setting multiple fastest laps in the hands of tony hart back. Top ten ford escort models celebrating fifty years of the ford escort including escort mexico, escort popular and escort twin cam.
Sharing its name with the thirdgeneration european ford escort, the model line is the first frontwheel drive ford developed and sold in north america. Having the original books and a known history is a big plus. The north american variant of the ford escort is a small familycompact car introduced by ford in 1980 for the 1981 model year. The ford escort became part of the furniture in the uk, providing transport to company car drivers, the emergency services, families. The escort twin cam went on to achieve many international race and rally victories during its short production life between 1968 and 1971. In spite of a short production run between 1968 and 1971, this car went on to achieve victories in a. Fords mark 1 escort proved a winner in rallying and touring car racing right from the outset, beginning with the twincam of 1968. Asked to sum up the ford escort, markku alen put it in. The twin cam used the same 1558cc engine as the lotus cortina. A comprehensive guide to the design, development, restoration and maintenance of the lotus ford twin cam engine, which was used in such cars as the lotus cortina, lotus europa and 47, the elan and 26r, the lotus and caterham super seven and the ford escort twin cams.
Description ford s mark 1 escort proved a winner in rallying and touring car racing right from the outset, beginning with the twin cam of 1968. The history file accompanying this car contains a v5c registration. The success enjoyed by the ford motor company with the lotus cortina was the catalyst for fitting the same mechanics in the escort to create the escort twin cam. It used a ford 116e iron cylinder block and a new aluminium cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts. Manuals books other classic parts classic car badges kit car parts car builder solutions. I believe in the twin cam application the inside of the 105e casting is relieved slightly for more clutch clearance. Ford built less than 900 escort twin cams, but the importance to the performance car market, motorsport and fords reputation in europe. Mk1 1970 car shop manual small catalogue book paper at the best online prices at. Barnfind classic mk1 ford escort with 900 miles from new. The car is part of a lot of 6 tc cars that were shipped new to portugal in 1971 to ford lusitana and were all registered at the same time and had for that reason consecutive license plates. The ford escort i 1600 twin cam top speed is 182 kmh 1 mph. The ford escort name was also applied to several small car types produced in north america by ford between 1981 and 2004. Paul stassino top ten ford escorts hagerty articles hagerty uk.
This twincam was prepared for track use new in 1968 rhd and driven by kalle lamminen, then road registered in 1970 converted to lhd and used for rallying by ilkka kivimaki. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream ford escort. Of course, he was referring to one of the prototype escorts he and team manager, henry taylor, had seen circulating at the ford proving ground in late 1966. For any homologated car, the htp must be accompanied by an asn certified copy printed on fia stampedwatermarked paper with an asn additional authentication of the cars original homologation form or a asn certified copy printed on fia stampedwatermarked paper with an asn additional authentication of the cars retrospective homologation form. Ford s successes with the lotus cortina led to the idea of fitting the mechanicals into the escort resulting in the escort twin cam being born and becoming one of ford s most famous production cars. See 4 results for ford escort twin cam for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Buy ford escort rs osprey autohistory reprint by graham robson isbn. Such as nonoriginal ventilation holes caused by escaping conrods, worn out bores or a desire to increase capacity. Dan is the author of several books about sporty fords, with a lifelong passion for. Ford s mark 1 escort proved a winner in rallying and touring car racing right from the outset, beginning with the twin cam of 1968. All models 1967 to 1980 essential buyers guide dan williamson.
It had conventional rear wheel drive and a fourspeed manual gearbox. By august 1962, there still wasnt a production twincam in sight. A millington powered ford escort mk2 rs1800 motorsport with msa log book sold. Born as a result of ford s success on the international rally scene with the ford escort twin cam, the ford escort rs was conceived.
The first of this special breed of escort was the lotus engined twin cam. Reputedly, ford s competitions manager, henry taylor had seen a prototype escort being tested and recognised its potential. See 4 results for ford escort mk1 twin cam for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Few cars command as much affection among rally fans as ford s twin cam escort and its bdaengined successor, the rs1600. As the story goes, it was nicked named the blimey car at the factory after fords motor. Happy birthday the rallywinning ford escort turns 50. Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 1. In the 60s ford built the sensational le manswinning gt40, started making high performance production cars the lotus cortina and twin cam escort, and recognizing how motor sport success had improved the companys image, sponsored cosworth in formula 1. Escort twin cam for sale in uk 37 used escort twin cams.
Oct 24, 2006 the ford escort was a british automobile launched at the end of 1967 as a replacement for the anglia. The lotus ford twin cam is an inlinefour petrol engine developed by lotus for the 1962 lotus elan. Suddenly youre roger clark, thrashing his mudspattered ford through the misty welsh forests on his way to adding another rac trophy to the escort s cabinet. Classic ford escort twin cams for sale car and classic. Keeping our community safe covid19 safety precautions. The engine in the ford escort rs1600 was based on the 1,557cc kent motor in the twin cam, but ford avo had teamed up with tuners cosworth to improve the twincam engine by developing a. What is the top speed of a ford escort i 1600 twin cam. Ford escort mk1 genuine new old stock parts shop page. Reportedly the car remained in australia for nearly 40 years until it was recently shipped to the uk, and the seller says that the aussie climate helped preserve it in what looks to be extremely good condition. The australian manufactured version of the escort twin cam used the same. How much does a ford escort i 1600 twin cam weighs. Ford escort mk1 1968 lotus twincam twin cam duration. In june of 2011, escort expert and wrc champion jarimatti latvala test drove this particular car at a gravel section of the acropolis track. Exworks 1968 ford escort twin cam mk1 rally saloon 1st 1969 circuit of ireland roger clarkjim porter, 1st 1969 welsh ove andersongunnar palm, 4th 1969 rallye monte carlo jeanfrancois piotjean todt, and also started 1969 san remo and rac rallies hannu mikkolamike wood, and scottish clarkporter.
Reportedly the car remained in australia for nearly 40 years until it was recently shipped to the uk, and the seller says that the aussie climate helped preserve it in. A deal had been struck between lotus and ford to design and build the lotus cortina using the twincam engine, although nothing had been started, and the london motorshow was in october, where the new elan would be launched, with, of course, the twincam engine. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. It starts with the spur of the moment idea for the twin cam to the development of the various improved models, as well as the models notable wins, famous models, and so on. The ford escort is a small family car which was manufactured by ford europe from 1968 to. Ford escort twin cam mk1, ford escort 50th anniversary, historic race meeting, brands hatch, september 2018, cars, classic racing cars, historic racin chichester, uk july 20. The 110bhp lotuspowered escort twin cam was conceived and developed by ford s boreham based competitions department during 1967 and unleashed on an unsuspecting public during january 1968. Using the same running gear found in its predecessor, the lotus cortina, but with a lighter, stiffer bodyshell, the escort twink proved a worldbeater, famously dominating the londonmexico world cup rally in 1970. Fia passport will need renewing but this can be arranged prior to sale. Sep 23, 2015 the 110bhp lotuspowered escort twin cam was conceived and developed by fords boreham based competitions department in 1967 and was unleashed on an unsuspecting public in january 1968. Ford escort i 1600 twin cam technical specs, dimensions.
Ford escort lotus twin cam 1970 south western vehicle. It was reportedly boreham workshop foreman bill meade that uttered the words, blimey, one of those things would go like hell with a twincam engine in it. Exworks 1968 ford escort twin cam mk1 rally saloon. The engine in the ford escort rs1600 was based on the 1,557cc kent motor in the twin cam, but ford avo had teamed up with tuners cosworth to improve the twin cam engine by developing a 16valve 1. Escort mk1 rs 2000, mexico, race, rally, lotus twin cam. Ford escort production numbers for each year, including engine, transmission and body codes. The twin cam was used in a variety of vehicles until lotus stopped production in 1973.
The ford escort twin cam is my greatest brit car autocar. The escort twin cam is a rear wheel drive saloon passenger car with a front mounted engine, produced by ford. The lotusford twin cam is an inlinefour petrol engine developed by lotus for the 1962 lotus. Graham robson, an unabashed escort enthusiast, has whipped up a short overview of the first generation of the ford escort. The ford escort is a small family car which was manufactured by ford europe from 1968 to 2004. Mk1 ford escort twincam historic group 2 a very unique car with history from new, only three owners. This twin cam has participated in numerous local historic rallies primarily for exhibition purposes. The insertion of lotus proven twin cam into the hull of the then still secret escort gt the mk1 tag was, of course, a retrospective one in early 67 was really just an exercise in hotrodding.
The 110bhp lotuspowered escort twin cam was conceived and developed by fords boreham based competitions department during 1967 and unleashed on an unsuspecting public during january 1968. Ford escort mk1 annual car show event, featuring the escort rs 2000, escort mexico, escort gt 1600, lotus escort, escort rs 1600, escort race cars and restored ford escort. We are the preeminent provider of new car prices, values, vehicle identification and pricing information in australia and the asia pacific region. The ford escort i 1600 twin cam weighs 871 kg 1920 lbs. Manufactured in october 1971, this july 1972 registered mki escort twin cam has just undergone a total, five year restoration using original components wherever possible, all work being photographically recorded on a cd rom and backed up by a folder full of bills. Ford escort twin cam chassis number bb 49 hk 06416.
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