Ford (D) Escort 1100 XL
(1968 - 1974)
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In 1968, a new family car from England entered the European stage, the Ford Escort. After proving itself on the domestic market, it was launched in Germany after a slight delay. However, the magazine 'hobby' wanted to know in advance whether the Escort was a suitable opponent to the Beetle. And its conclusions were not only positive. This article reproduces the introductory text from that time and shows the first Ford Escort in historical pictures.
At the end of the sixties, the Ford Capri was the family coupé to beat. Fiat competed against it with the 124 Coupé, but even with the most powerful variant it had to overcome a deficit in cylinders and displacement. In practice, however, two fewer cylinders and a 700 cm3 smaller displacement had much less of an impact than expected. Thanks to its modern design, the Fiat was also aimed at real sports car fans. This faithful reproduction of the historical test report in the magazine 'hobby' compares the Ford Capri 2300 XLR and Fiat 124 Coupé 1600 in their most powerful variants, supplemented by plenty of historical images.
From the outside, the new Ford Taunus was immediately appealing. From the driver's perspective, however, it was not able to fully inspire - especially not when looking down from the windshield. While other minor shortcomings could still be passed off as teething troubles, the dashboard was perceived as a clear misconstruction. This historical test report takes a close look at a Taunus 1600 XL from the first model year.
Pietro Frua was a master of secondary utilization. He also reused the body he had created for the Glas GT after the end of its production and fitted it to the platform of the Ford Escort with economical modifications. Two such coupés with different engines were created, but the hoped-for small series production did not materialize. Both cars survived. This report looks back at the development of the two coupés and shows them in contemporary and present-day pictures.
Ford took the American youth by storm with the Mustang in April 1964. At the beginning of 1969, it was Europe's turn to be delighted by Ford with a stylish everyday sports car for the whole family. The Capri combined reliable mass-produced technology with an incredibly attractive coupé body and became a global success. Our driving report tells the story of the Mini-Mustang once again and shows it in many contemporary and current pictures.
Launched in 1968, the Ford Escort was designed from the outset to also perform sporting feats, but the very fast variants were too expensive for normal drivers and everyday use. This changed with the 1970 Mexico, which was introduced by the British factory as a result of its great success in the London-Mexico endurance rallies. Now there was 1.6 liter displacement, 86 hp and all kinds of rally accessories at affordable prices. This vehicle report describes the special model, which was produced in considerable numbers, and shows it in many pictures, including sound samples.
Ford described the new Escort RS 2000, which had been upgraded with a two-liter OHC engine and was intended to challenge the BMW 2002, as a secret sports car with exceptional performance. With 100 hp, it was the most attractive and most affordable offering in this segment in Germany. This test report from that time determines whether it was competitive regardless of the price.
The era of sporty saloons began with the BMW 2002. Opel launched its first attacks on the Munich-based domain with its Ascona 19 SR, followed belatedly by Ford with the Escort RS 2000. Audi was the last to push for a place in the 100 hp society with the 80 GT. In 1973 a comparison test checked whether the newcomer from Ingolstadt could catch up with or even overtake its earlier competitors.
This story tells how a grass-green Ford Taunus Coupé turned two young drivers into classic car enthusiasts. And in passing, you can also learn something about the Taunus TC. The report is supplemented with beautiful photos of the car, which were taken as part of a photo shoot won in a competition. A beautiful story. And of course there are also archive photos and the original sales brochure.
With the Escort RS 2000, Ford presented a sports car for the masses in 1973. It was not expensive and its suitability for everyday use was hardly diminished, but with 100 hp and a kerb weight of 915 kg, the fast Escort provided plenty of forward momentum. This driving report is about an RS-2000 version from 1974 that has been converted into a rally car with an impressive history and shows it in many photos. It is supplemented by contemporary photos, sales literature and a sound sample.
The Ford Escort increasingly fell behind in the face of strong competition from the Opel Kadett and VW Golf. But were there still good reasons in favor of the tried-and-tested Escort? Find out in the 1974 test report.
Current market prices for Ford (D) Escort 1100 XL
2-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1098 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1098 cm3
Station Wagon, 39 PS, 1098 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 45 PS, 1098 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 45 PS, 1098 cm3
Station Wagon, 45 PS, 1098 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 48 PS, 1298 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 48 PS, 1298 cm3
Station Wagon, 48 PS, 1098 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 52 PS, 1298 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 52 PS, 1298 cm3
Station Wagon, 52 PS, 1298 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 64 PS, 1298 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1298 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1298 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 101 PS, 1993 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Escort 1100 XL
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Capri I 1.6 XL 1973 Sold H&H Classics The Donington Park Motor Car Auction (July 28, 2016) |
Capri I 1.6 XL | 1973 | Sold | H&H Classics The Donington Park Motor Car Auction (July 28, 2016) | |
| Ford D Capri I 2.0 GT XLR 1970 Sold H&H Classics The Donington Park Motor Car Auction (May 18, 2016) |
Capri I 2.0 GT XLR | 1970 | Sold | H&H Classics The Donington Park Motor Car Auction (May 18, 2016) | |
| Ford D Capri I 3.0 GT XLR 1974 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) |
Capri I 3.0 GT XLR | 1974 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) | |
| Ford Escort 1300 XL 1973 Not Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) |
Escort 1300 XL | 1973 | Not Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1600 XL 1971 Not Sold Bonhams The Beaulieu Sale (September 3, 2016) |
Escort Mk I 1600 XL | 1971 | Not Sold | Bonhams The Beaulieu Sale (September 3, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 XL 1973 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) |
Escort Mk I 1300 XL | 1973 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) | |
| Ford Escort 1100 1970 Not Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) |
Escort 1100 | 1970 | Not Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1100 L 1971 Not Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (July 13, 2016) |
Escort Mk I 1100 L | 1971 | Not Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (July 13, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1100 1970 Sold Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 7th March 2015 Cars (March 7, 2015) |
Escort Mk I 1100 | 1970 | Sold | Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 7th March 2015 Cars (March 7, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1100 1972 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015) |
Escort Mk I 1100 | 1972 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015) |
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