Ford Escort Mk1

The story

The Escort replaced the Anglia with a neat body, a curvy waistline and the famous dog-bone grille. It was cheap to run and easy to fix. The fast twin-cam and RS versions dominated rallying for a decade.

Inside

Two round dials, a slick little gear lever and rubber mats on basic models. It was plain, but everything worked.

In period colours

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Meanwhile, in 1968

British Leyland was formed, bringing most of the British-owned car industry into one company. Dad's Army began on television.

Best-selling single of 1968: Hey Jude by The Beatles

Before you buy a 1960s car

• Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
• Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
• Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.

General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.

Rivals of its day

Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.

See the real thing

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