MK1 ESCORT MEXICO

If you thought the cool classic appeal of the Lotus Cortina was impressive, wait till you get a load of this Sebring Red Mk1 Mex. Yes, it’s a real one – so many dog-bone Escorts have had spurious Mexico stripes gummed to their flanks over the years, but this one is the genuine article. It even has its original AVO stone guard.

“I bought this Mexico from a family friend, who had owned the car for many, many years but had decided to put it up for sale due to storage issues,” says Adam. This was five or six years ago, at which point Adam paid £18,000 for it – and you probably don’t need us to tell you which way the values of classic Fords have been going. “I recently had it valued at £30,000, and I’d consider selling this one when my Mk1 RS2000 rep is complete,” he says.

That makes sense when you consider Adam is adamant that all the cars in his collection get regularly driven; as much as the Mexico is a true-blue driver’s car, it’s easy to be nervous when you’re cruising around modern roads in something so likely to appreciate in value. Looks truly outstanding in his beautiful garage, though, doesn’t it?

QUICK SPEC 1974 Escort Mexico