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The UK built Mk II Escort was built from 1974-1980, similar mechanically to the Mk I but got a squarer body and new dash. Available in 2 or 4 door saloon, Estate and van versions used the same panelwork as the Mark I, but with the Mark II front end. Mainstream models were base, L, GL or luxury Ghia (vinyl roof and wood trim dash). The base and L got round headlights, the GL and Ghia got square, but from 1978, all models had square. Engines; 47hp 1100, 65hp 1300 and 84hp 1600 Kent 4 cyl The performance models were; Sport (2 door, spotlights and front spoiler, 84hp 1600 Kent), RS Mexico (1975-78, 2500 made, 2 door, 95hp 1600cc Pinto), RS1800 (1975-77, 109 made, all white 2 door, 115hp 1800cc BDA Cosworth ), RS2000 (1976-80, 2 door, polyurethane slant nose, 110hp 2000 Pinto) Like the Mk I, 2 and 4 door Mk II Escorts were also built in Australia. Unique to Australian were high back seats. Models there were; L, XL (later GL) both with round headlights, upmarket Ghia with square lights (from 1979 all had square) also from 1979, the slant nose RS2000, 2 or 4 door (only 2 door in UK) Rally Pack on GL gave you side stripes, front and rear spoilers. A dressed up van was available from 1978, the Sundowner with dome side windows and stripes.

Engines in Oz; 1300 and 1600 Kent (2000 Pinto from 1977)
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Source 1979 Ford Escort Mk II 1600 Sport
Author Sicnag
Camera location41° 08′ 02.21″ S, 175° 01′ 51.92″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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