1970 FORD ESCORT

Restored 'Twink' Twin Cam (only 1,263 built) / Very rare Australian Type 49 / Imported to UK in 2008 two keepers since / Barely used since restoration c-2014 / Just 1,263 Twin Cams built. After the success of the Lotus Cortina, a lighter, faster Escort version was inevitable. Equipped with the stiffened Type 49 shell and 110bhp Lotus engine, the simply named Twin Cam - or Twink as it's known to enthusiasts - was quite something. Alongside the Halewood-built cars, Twin Cams were assembled between 1970 and 1972 in Sydney by Ford Australia. This is one of those 800-or-so 'CK49' chassis prefix 'knock down' cars. It is one of the later post-1970 Twin Cams with the internal pull bonnet switch and delta-shaped holes behind the rear seat. This car arrived back in the UK in April 2008 and has had just two registered keepers since. It appears to have been extensively restored around 10 years ago, the work carefully replicating the factory specification. Amongst other features it retains the tramp bar, battery in boot and the engine stabiliser and brake master bottle both mounted on the firewall. Only a handful of Twin Cams survive in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire an excellent example of one of Ford's rarest and most desirable sporting saloons. Numerous invoices from specialist Burton dating around 10 years ago indicating the date of the restoration. Peppermint Green finished to a very high standard. The quality of this Twin Cam's restoration is obvious. As enthusiasts will know, any restored car needs to be approached with care. Close inspection of the photographs and history indicates that this car has a Type 49 shell and retains the many minor details that sets the Twin Cam apart from standard Escort Mk1s. These include two-part front bumper, flared arches, tramp bar underneath and the battery in the boot. Inside the cabin is trimmed correctly for a later 1970 car, including the internal bonnet release. The first 883 Twin Cams, to January 1969, had square headlights, after which they switched to round ones. As a 1970 car this one would be expected to have the later lights. However, as a CK49 prefix car it is quite likely that it left the Halewood factory long before it was first built and registered. Beyond the minutiae of these remarkable cars, the condition of this one is quite remarkable. The restoration work was clearly completed to a high standard and it presents now at the same level. Lotus-developed and built 1,558cc twin cam engine developing 110bhp Type 3 2000E Cortina 4spd gearbox. 110bhp in a super-light bodyshell must have been a revelation back in 1967. It certainly launched a run of high performance Escorts and Fords that continue to this day. Of those many variations, the Twin Cam is amongst the rarest and the one with proper Lotus pedigree. We understand that this car was restored around 10 years ago, since when it has covered less than 50 miles. All of our vehicles are ready for same day drive away. CASTLE MOTORS purpose-built showroom & forecourt has a wide range of cars for sale, including some of the world's most prestigious automobiles. Founded in 1972, we are open 7 days a week. All of our vehicles are presented to the very highest standards possible having gone through our own comprehensive multi-stage preparation. Supplied finance figures are only a guide. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above info but errors can occur please check with your salesman. .