Just bought this, MK2 Mexico rep

[ghiabox]

After a long search to find a Two door that didn't need a second morgage i found this only 10 minutes up the road from me.

Does anyone know it? Its been in this spec for a good number of years, the guy i bought it from had it 6 years, he bought it in Leicester and it was in this spec when the guy before him bought it.

Mildly tuned 2.0 Pinto dyno set up 121bhp, 5 speed box, Capri 2.8i struts, vented discs, bilstiens, Chocolate RS2000 Interior, rear cage, 9 Inch brakes, 4-2-1 manifold, 38 DGAS.

Its the first MK2 i have driven with a Pinto and i have to say its a right giggle:hahaha: the difference between this and my crossflow powered Ghia is remarkable:D. Some pics for ya.

[mk2fiestachris]

Looks amazing! any plans for it?

[omega]

was this a beige colour to start with?

[Mark]

I do love a Mexico look MK2. They remind me of an E21. Same era, same size & same lay out.

So what are your plans for it?

[jiminwatford]

If this didn't require a second mortgage you got a good deal!

[Deleted]

this might start a bit of an argument....BUT!!!!!!
I think the mk2 looks better than the mark 1

ooerrr I think I'm a marked man now :/

[mk2polobloke]

Jun 23, 2013 14:58:54 GMT @captainmcawsome said:

this might start a bit of an argument....BUT!!!!!!
I think the mk2 looks better than the mark 1

ooerrr I think I'm a marked man now :/

I gotta agree with the above. I've always loved mk2 Escorts.
That is 2 stunning Escorts you own now, that is just not fair!
The pinto is so much more torquey and makes for a more effortless drive than a pushrod.
Personally I'd loose the Cibies, I always think they clutter the front of any car.
Lovely car mate, get some more pic up - preferably with the Ghia.

[Deleted]

phew...that's ok then
I just think they had more style

[hamps]

Loving that awesome.

[alfachris]

That makes me think about my old mk2 mexico I had in the early 90's

[Kierenbrown]

Awesome! I bet it still cost a pretty penny!

[ghiabox]

Completely forgot i posted this on here, since i bought it i have replaced the drivers side front floor pan, inner and outer sill and the splash shield. Replaced the passenger side door skin, had the seat bases repaired and done some other bits and pieces including a partial respray and a sticker change. This winter i have stripped the head to replace the valve stem oil seals and give it a decoke etc. all back together now and looking forward to the summer.

[skylinedave]

Lovely to see one thats not over the top . A perfect specification for fast road fun .

[SmokeEm]

Sweet ride!

[GT4ME]

Looks great.

[120y]

Has to be one of the last mk2s as the mk3 came out at W I believe, no matter its a fantastic car love it

[eternaloptimist]

Love that. Wish I'd had one before they'd all disappeared. Is that a Hangers Motors decal in the rear window?

[ghiabox]

Yes a late registration, 1981. Was probably hanging around at the dealers and punted out cheap. The sticker is from Classic ford show. The car came from Central Motors in Leicester. It still has the original mudflaps.

[1980escort]

Mine is a sept 1980 on a w plate, i love the colour of yours i toyed with painting mine red but ive decided to stick with skip lorry yellow

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[ghiabox]

The Red is original colour its never been Beige as mentioned earlier. I'm a sucker for Signal Orange, love all the bright 70s colours.