In the Enthusiast Wanted section, we regularly pay attention to cars that are reasonably priced for the model, but whose special condition can still convince an enthusiast. This Ford Escort also fits in that vein.
The Ford Escort Mk4 is probably the least special car that has appeared in this section so far and yet, in our opinion, this copy deserves a moment in the spotlight. We are of course dealing with a car that has become rare in itself, especially in this condition. The Escort was purchased new in 1989 and only sold it this year. According to the provider, this is a 91-year-old man. The mileage of only 21,647 km also suits someone of age, although we must honestly say that that is very little. The Escort has a five-digit counter and so there can be a ton more on it, although we are inclined to believe that it has really only driven 21,000 km.
The photos show an Escort as we only know it from the brochures. All the plastic still has its original color, the wheel caps seem to have been put on yesterday and the seat cover also looks almost spotless. Moreover, under the hood it also looks as if time has stood still. Of course photos don’t say everything, but it seems that this really is such a ‘time capsule’ as the provider states.
The fact remains that it is a simple car and that driving so little in such a long time does not always have to be favorable for the technical condition. Even though we believe that it is an Escort like you don’t easily find anymore, we are a bit shocked by the price: €8,500 must yield the Escort. That’s not wrong. Something tells us that there is still a Ford collector somewhere who is willing to pay a nice penny for this, but whether it will be that much? In any case, it’s nice that something like this still exists and we have no doubt that the Escort will eventually find a warm new nest somewhere.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl