60 Ford Escort 1.3L 2 door Mk.2 (1977)
Ford Escort Mk.II (1975-80) Engine 11298cc S4 OHV Production 631,828 (UK, Hailwood) over 2,000,000 world wide
Registraation Number CMS 126 S
FORD (UK) SET
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The Mark II came as a 2 or 4 door saloon, and estate. With a choice of 1100, 1300 and 1600cc engines. Launched in December 1974, with a more squared of shape then its forbear, the new model was developed jointly between Ford of Britain and Ford of Germany under the developement code name Brenda, with the same mechanical components, floorpan and core structure as the Mark I. The car used a revised underbody, which had been introduced as a running change during the last six months production of the Mark I. The "L" and "GL" models (2-door, 4-door, estate) were in the mainstream private sector, the "Sport", "RS Mexico", and "RS2000" in the performance market, the "Ghia" (2-door, 4-door) was introduced to the Escort range for the first time while the Base or Popular model for the entry level.
A cosmetic update was given in 1978, with the L models gaining the square headlights (previously exclusive to the GL and Ghia variants) while there was an across the board upgrade in interior and exterior specification for some models.
As with its predecessor, the Mark II had a successful rallying career. All models of the Mark I were carried over to the Mark II, though the Mexico gained the RS badge and had its engine changed to a 1.6 L (1,593 cc) OHC Pinto instead of the OHV. A "Sport" model was also produced using the 1.6 L Crossflow. A new model was released, the RS1800, which had a naturally aspirated 1,833 cc (1.8 L; 111.9 cu in) Cosworth BDE DOHC 4 valves per cylinder created primaryly for rallying
Shot at Smallwood Steam Fair, Smallwood, Staffordshire 31.05.2010 Ref 54-60
60 Ford Escort 1.3L 2 door Mk.2 (1977)
Ford Escort Mk.II (1975-80) Engine 11298cc S4 OHV Production 631,828 (UK, Hailwood) over 2,000,000 world wide
Registraation Number CMS 126 S
FORD (UK) SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
The Mark II came as a 2 or 4 door saloon, and estate. With a choice of 1100, 1300 and 1600cc engines. Launched in December 1974, with a more squared of shape then its forbear, the new model was developed jointly between Ford of Britain and Ford of Germany under the developement code name Brenda, with the same mechanical components, floorpan and core structure as the Mark I. The car used a revised underbody, which had been introduced as a running change during the last six months production of the Mark I. The "L" and "GL" models (2-door, 4-door, estate) were in the mainstream private sector, the "Sport", "RS Mexico", and "RS2000" in the performance market, the "Ghia" (2-door, 4-door) was introduced to the Escort range for the first time while the Base or Popular model for the entry level.
A cosmetic update was given in 1978, with the L models gaining the square headlights (previously exclusive to the GL and Ghia variants) while there was an across the board upgrade in interior and exterior specification for some models.
As with its predecessor, the Mark II had a successful rallying career. All models of the Mark I were carried over to the Mark II, though the Mexico gained the RS badge and had its engine changed to a 1.6 L (1,593 cc) OHC Pinto instead of the OHV. A "Sport" model was also produced using the 1.6 L Crossflow. A new model was released, the RS1800, which had a naturally aspirated 1,833 cc (1.8 L; 111.9 cu in) Cosworth BDE DOHC 4 valves per cylinder created primaryly for rallying
Shot at Smallwood Steam Fair, Smallwood, Staffordshire 31.05.2010 Ref 54-60