25/10/2026
If you grew up in the pre-digital world, the Mk1 Es**rt was just... there.
Ubiquitous. Simple. Abundant. The daily transport of the masses, and even the hot ones were plentiful. By the time the Mk2 arrived, the Mk1 was in the shadows, and those hot versions were still affordable.
As a young enthusiast, you had a ladder to climb. Twin Cam at the top. Then RS2000. RS1600. And then the Mexico, created to celebrate Ford's 1970 London-to-Mexico World Cup Rally victory. Below that, the Sport and GT models.
But the Mexico was the sweet spot. A 1600 Kent crossflow, iconic graphics, subtly flared front arches. Different enough to stand out, sporty enough to matter, and with a chassis that's still winning in motorsport today.
All of that is now wrapped in nostalgia. Values are strong. Demand outstrips supply. But there's a positive side. Cars once deemed too far gone are now being restored, saved, and upgraded. A Zetec here, throttle bodies there, modern tyres and suspension underneath. The Mk1 is being kept alive, not as a museum piece, but as a car that's still driven and enjoyed.
This one looks properly sorted. Red with black graphics, RS four-spokes on Nankang NS2Rs, a quartet of Cibie Oscar lamps up front. Under the bonnet, the crossflow is long gone. A Zetec on throttle bodies with a long, equal-length manifold. We can only imagine the noise.
Inside, it's a period affair. Black textured plastic, chrome trim, leather-look vinyl. The pièce de résistance is the three-spoke RS wheel.
The Es**rt has been in Demon Tweeks' DNA since day one. Whether you're restoring a Mk1, prepping one for fast road, or building a competition car, we've got the parts and expertise to help.
We love these cars. And we love seeing them used properly.
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