1970 Ford Escort GT MkI

1970 Ford Escort MkI in Appointment at Penha, Documentary, 1978

Class: Cars, Racecar — Model origin: — Built in: — Made for:

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Author	Message
Weasel1984 ◊ 2013-08-26 19:27	Not sure here, is it a former "official" rally car or just ordinary one customized The fenders seem to be different than in the RS 1600 for example...
dsl ◊ 2013-08-26 19:52	Early rectangular lights/black grille rally cars were 68-70 Twin Cam only - this one could match; the alternative is a 71+ GT with boy-racer arches etc.
Weasel1984 ◊ 2013-08-27 16:19	Since it is "tuned", let's take the oldest possible option then.
rpcm ◊ 2013-08-28 02:40	If visible, the plate could date it. In Portugal (where the Escort was assembled), the GT received rectangular headlights since its introduction in the first months of 1970. I think this one is most probably a "tuned" GT - with a front wing radio aerial and without roll-bar - and not a race car. -- Last edit: 2013-08-28 02:44:27
Weasel1984 ◊ 2013-08-28 15:36	No better view of the plate.