Ford (D) Escort 1300L
(1970 - 1974)
Car articles about Ford (D) Escort 1300L by 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.
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.
From 1974 to 1977, Ford built the Capri II, which had slightly more space than its predecessor, but above all a larger trunk that was easier to access thanks to the rear hatch. Auto Revue tested a 1.3-liter version, which clearly lagged behind the sporty look in terms of performance. This article reproduces the newly edited original text and is illustrated with historical images and a sales brochure from the time.
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 1300L
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, 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, 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
2-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Escort 1300L
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 L 1971 Not Sold Barons The Ford Show (April 30, 2016) |
Escort Mk I 1300 L | 1971 | Not Sold | Barons The Ford Show (April 30, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 L 1973 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) |
Escort Mk I 1300 L | 1973 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 L 1973 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (November 28, 2015) |
Escort Mk I 1300 L | 1973 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (November 28, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 L 1971 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) |
Escort Mk I 1300 L | 1971 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) | |
| Ford Capri 1300 L 1973 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest (May 17, 2025) |
Capri 1300 L | 1973 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest (May 17, 2025) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 1973 Not Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Competition Car Sale 2017 (February 24, 2017) |
Escort Mk I 1300 | 1973 | Not Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Competition Car Sale 2017 (February 24, 2017) | |
| 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 GB Escort Mk I 1300 GT 1971 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 23, 2015) |
Escort Mk I 1300 GT | 1971 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 23, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 1971 Sold SWVA Dorset Sale (April 24, 2015) |
Escort Mk I 1300 | 1971 | Sold | SWVA Dorset Sale (April 24, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Escort Mk I 1300 E 1974 Sold Brightwells Leominster (March 8, 2017) |
Escort Mk I 1300 E | 1974 | Sold | Brightwells Leominster (March 8, 2017) |
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