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Here at ASM Classics we are extremely excited and honoured to present for sale this rare and desirable Big Wing Ford Escort 1600 Twin Cam. Registration UCG 212H To replace the long-running Anglia, Ford developed the Escort which went on to become one of Europe’s best-selling cars. Escort production began at Ford’s Halewood plant in England during the closing months of 1967. The new range of cars was presented to the press at an event in Morocco during January 1968. At this stage, the line up consisted solely of two-door saloons: the 1100 De Luxe, 1100 Super, 1300 Super, 1300 GT and the range-topping 1600 Twin Cam. The idea for the Escort Twin Cam came from Ford’s Competition Department Manager, Henry Taylor. Having witnessed one of the Escort prototypes being tested during early 1967, Taylor thought the new model would be an ideal platform for the venerable Lotus Twin Cam engine that powered the legendary Lotus Cortina. As the Escort was smaller and considerably lighter than the Cortina, a Twin Cam powered derivative was expected to be much faster and therefore a tantalising proposition for motor sport. Walter Hayes, Ford’s Public Relations Officer agreed and the board of directors subsequently gave the Escort Twin Cam the green light. Work on the first of several prototypes began at Ford’s Boreham competition department during early 1967. The new variant was conceived for use in the Group 3 and Group 2 motor sport classes which had a respective 500 and 1000 production requirement over a twelve month period. Once homologated, Twin Cams would be used to great effect in rallying and touring car events. An absolute must have for anyone to add to, or start a classic car collection. ................... ABOUT THIS CLASSIC: Ford Escort twin cam big wing UCG 212H This vehicle comes with a comprehensive history folder to include MOT, tax discs, original chassis tags, service and repair invoices from the 80's and a vehicle valuation from 1981 from the Ford Owner's Club. With 8 owners from new, and a 1987 receipt of sale from Mr Riddall to Mr Hull for the grand sum of £1, 100. This vehicle was subsequently sold to a collector in 2012. In 2021 it was further sold to a Mr M Pallett who had it fully restored by the professional technical team at ASM Classics. For more information in respect of this classic please contact us at ASM CLASSICS SALES on the details below.
