The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre 2024

43 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter •Confirmed factory-built September 1973 by the AVO Club and first registered 19/10/1973, well known in local and national Ford and AVO circles •Believed to have been first campaigned by Motoring News between 1973 and 1975, acquired by its most recent keeper in 2000 and subsequently restored twice - once in 2002 and again in 2009 • Fitted with a 1,640cc Kent Crossflow four-cylinder engine rebuilt by JEM engines and mated to a 4-speed Mexico-correct 2000E manual gearbox • Finished in Olympic Blue with a Custom Pack Recaro interior, the specification is a testament to the owner’s detailed knowledge of these cars •Our vendor provided us with an information sheet detailing the car’s history and specification. This sheet is available from the car’s consignor and some of this information is in the Condition Report •Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ- exempt. Last MOT expired May 2019 @ 34,307 (no advisories) and now showing 35,386 miles •With great provenance and in super condition, if you’re in the market for a genuine Mexico this one deserves your attention Multi show-winning, magazine-featured, genuine AVO Mexico with an impressive mechanical specification. Seller Rating: 81 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: OAT 269M Chassis No.: BFATNC00181 Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 970 1973 Ford Escort Mexico • The MG C was very much more than a tuned MG B - a completely re-engineered car • Powered by BMC’s trusty 145bhp, 3-litre, six-cylinder C-Series with a 4-speed box and overdrive • This impressive example was with its most recent owner for 41 years with two recorded keepers prior •Benefitting from a paint refresh in its original Tartan Red, the car presents really well •Very smart interior, recently retrimmed in red- piped black leather with excellent door cards and dashboard and fitted with a leather-rimmed Moto- Lita steering wheel • The black ‘double-duck’ hood is in great condition with clear windows and a removable hood frame. Additionally, there is a full tonneau cover that fits correctly, complete with support rails and a storage bag for the tonneau rail • Fitted with after-market electric power steering which makes a real difference A good looking example of the much sought after C Roadster from long term ownership. Seller Rating: 80 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: MWK 303G Chassis No.: GCN11706G Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 971 1968 MG C Roadster More Details Lot 970 Bid On Lot 970 More Details Lot 971 Bid On Lot 971