Ford (D) Escort GT 1.6
(1970 - 1974)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
They played the dominant role in racing in the 70s: the BMW CSL Coupé, the Ford Capri and the Porsche Carrera. A major comparative test in 1974 examined the concessions that had to be made in terms of comfort for everyday usability and how much sportiness was still left in the most powerful production coupés.
Current market prices for Ford (D) Escort GT 1.6
2-Door Sedan, 64 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, 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, 72 PS, 1298 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1298 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 101 PS, 1993 cm3
Coupe, 72 PS, 1592 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Escort GT 1.6
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Capri I 1.6 L 1973 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
Capri I 1.6 L | 1973 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) | |
| 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 1.6 1974 Not Sold H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) |
Capri I 1.6 | 1974 | Not Sold | H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) | |
| Ford D Capri II 2.0 GT 1974 Sold Barons Sandown Park Sale (June 16, 2015) |
Capri II 2.0 GT | 1974 | Sold | Barons Sandown Park Sale (June 16, 2015) | |
| 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 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 Capri Mk1 1.6 GT XLR 1972 Sold Iconic Auctioneers The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival (August 22, 2025) |
Capri Mk1 1.6 GT XLR | 1972 | Sold | Iconic Auctioneers The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival (August 22, 2025) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk III 1.6 GT 1971 Sold Classic Car Auctions UK CCA December 2016 Classic Car Sale (December 3, 2016) |
Cortina Mk III 1.6 GT | 1971 | Sold | Classic Car Auctions UK CCA December 2016 Classic Car Sale (December 3, 2016) | |
| Ford Escort RS2000 Mk1 1974 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest (May 17, 2025) |
Escort RS2000 Mk1 | 1974 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest (May 17, 2025) | |
| Ford Escort RS2000 Mk1 1974 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest (May 17, 2025) |
Escort RS2000 Mk1 | 1974 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest (May 17, 2025) |
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