1978 FORD ESCORT Mk2 - COYS AUCTIONS London Classic Car Show Sale Saturday 22nd February 2010 National Hall London Olympia Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith London W14 8UX

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Saturday 22nd February 2010

National Hall London Olympia

Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith

London W14 8UX

1978 FORD ESCORT Mk2

Chassis No: SCAFUA63083PPH5

In the mid-1970s, Ford set about sharpening its act. Not in a marketing sense – because it had been impeccable since at least the end of the 1960’s – but visually. Just as the Capri received its straight-edged new styling, so did the Escort, to become the Mk II.

Codenamed Brenda during development, the 1975 Escort Mk II gained a number of new variations and trim options as well as new styling. Although little more than a facelift of the old Coke bottle car, the ‘75 Escort was considered new in the eyes of most of its customers and ended up sitting atop its sector in the UK sales charts during its production run. It did well in Europe, too, selling almost a million in five years.

Underneath the boxy body, everything was much the same as the Mk I model, but the addition of the 1,599cc ‘Kent’ engine at the top of the range created the appeal six-pack dial Escort 1.6 Ghia. The existing 1,098cc and 1,298cc engines continued as they were.

This highly original “time-warp” example has been in the custodianship of just one owner from new, who has cared for and maintained the car since first buying it in 1978. In the intervening years the Escort has been garaged and used regularly, clocking up 79,000 miles in its 42 years.

The Escort is offered with all UK taxes paid, and included are foreign title documents and a newspaper article featuring the owner with the car. Presented in excellent original order in all respects, this lovely straight unmodified example is a real treat to see, and will be a charming car to own for its lucky owner.

SOURCE: https://www.coys.co.uk/cars/1978-ford-escort-mark-ii

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1982 AC 3000ME Mk 2 PROTOTYPE - H&H AUCTIONEERS ONLINE AUCTION Starts: 01/05/201

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1982 AC 3000ME Mk 2 PROTOTYPE

Registration No: VPC634X

Chassis No: ME301R90000129

Location: Cheshire

- Former Thames Ditton demonstrator and then Charles Hurlock's personal car before being reworked by Aubrey Woods of BRM fame as an MKII prototype

- Re-engineered with much Alfa Romeo componentry as part of a potential joint venture including engine, suspension, brakes etc

- Recently treated to over £11,000 worth of fettling (new ECU, water pump, sundry recommissioning and rolling road testing)

Although the AC 3000ME prototype debuted at the 1973 Earls Court Motor Show, difficulties in obtaining Type Approval meant that it would be another six years before the mid-engined sports car entered production. Hailed as the British equivalent of the Lancia Stratos - both machines featuring wedge-shaped styling, fibreglass bodywork and proprietary V6 engines - its 'bathtub' steel chassis played host to substantial front/rear subframes and an integral roll-over bar. Equipped with all-around independent double-wishbone suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes, the model boasted a rearward 40:60 weight bias and excellent handling. Transversely mid-mounted, the 2994cc Ford powerplant was allied to AC's own five-speed manual gearbox (albeit with Hewland internals) via a Reynold triplex chain system. With some 138bhp and 192lbft of torque on tap, the lightweight 3000ME (1085kg) was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds and over 120mph. Some seventy-six cars were produced at AC's Thames Ditton factory before manufacture switched to AC (Scotland) Ltd in 1984 where another thirty were built. For many the last true AC - and certainly, the final model in which the Hurlock family had a hand - the 3000ME has long been collectable.

This particular example - chassis 129 - is unique among the total production run in having been actively involved in both eras of the story. Originally the Thames Ditton factory demonstrator, it was adopted for a time by AC's Managing Director Andrew Hurlock for his personal use and was therefore still on the company's books when the project relocated to Scotland. Aside from extending production of the MKI, the intention was to market an improved MKII version in conjunction with Alfa Romeo, and former BRM engineer Aubrey Woods was tasked with undertaking the related development. That work was carried out on the car now offered and reportedly included the following Alfa Romeo componentry: 2500cc V6 engine, suspension parts, wheels, control unit, pedals, steering, CV driveshafts and ventilated disc brakes. Chassis 129 is also understood to have benefited from a modified Hewland gearbox incorporating a Hyvo chain drive with Weller tensioner housed in a separate chain case, tapered races and individual selectors. Koni self-levelling shock absorbers were added too.

A former AC test driver, Ray Wilkinson bought chassis 129 when the Scottish operation folded. Won over by its handling/road holding, he planned to race the two-seater with the AMOC and to this end commissioned John Dooley to prepare the Alfa Romeo 2500cc V6 for competition usage. Unfortunately, a regulation change rendered chassis 129 ineligible before it ever ran in anger. Fitted with a more tractable/usable Alfa Romeo 3000cc V6 thereafter, the AC remained in Mr Wilkinson's care until 1997 when it was purchased by Michael Cowburn. Forming part of the latter's private collection, the fixed head coupe was sparingly used during his seventeen-year tenure. Repainted shortly before entering the current ownership during February 2014, chassis 129 was treated to £11,196.37 worth of fettling in 2018. Stripped and checked over, its 3000cc Alfa Romeo engine was updated with an Emerald K3 management system (plus associated wiring loom), new Lambda sensor, electronic water pump/controller and VR6-type injectors. Attention was also paid to the clutch, steering rack, suspension, washer jets and brakes. A secondary 12-gallon fuel tank was added because the original one contained too much detritus. Filled with fresh oil and antifreeze, the two-seater underwent two rolling road set-up sessions. Riding on fresh tyres and sporting a bespoke stainless steel exhaust system, 'VPC 634X' is said to 'have plenty of performance and to sound like an Italian thoroughbred'. A fascinating glimpse into what might have been, this historic and unique AC is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and its initial Alfa Romeo 2500cc V6.

SOURCE: https://online.handh.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/124/lot/3635/?url=%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F124%2F

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1970 FORD CORTINA MkII - BARONS CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS SANDOWN PARK, ESHER, SURREY KT10 9AJ Sat 28th Oct 2017

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1970 FORD CORTINA MkII

Chassis No - CE93JE73336 

The second incarnation of the Cortina was designed by Roy Haynes, and launched on 18 October 1966, four years after the original Cortina. Although the launch was accompanied by the slogan "New Cortina is more Cortina", the car, at 168 in long, was fractionally shorter than before. Its 2 1⁄2 inches of extra width and curved side panels provided more interior space. Other improvements included a smaller turning circle, softer suspension, self-adjusting brakes and clutch together with the availability on the smaller-engined models, for the UK and some other markets, of a new five bearing 1,300 cc engine. In August, the 1,300 received a new crossflow cylinder head design, making it more efficient, while a crossflow 1,600 replaced the 1,500. The Cortina Lotus continued with its own unique engine, although for this generation it was built in-house by Ford themselves.

The Cortina was Britain's most popular new car in 1967, a goal that Ford had been trying to achieve since it set out to create the original Cortina back in 1962. For 1969, the Mark II range was given subtle revisions, with separate "FORD" block letters mounted on the bonnet and boot lids, a blacked out grille and chrome strips on top and below the taillights running the full width of the tail panel marking them out.

The vendor says that this very desirable Mk2 Cortina is in very good condition,. The body is straight, does not appear to have any rust, it runs well and the interior, including the lovely bench seat, is very original. The chrome is all very good, the original wheels are in very good condition, this is a starting point for a very good car.

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GUIDE PRICE: £4,000 TO £6,000

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