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1) A full service history and valid MOT. You can never be too careful.
2) A good running engine.
3) No modifications on the sporting models. The RS Cosworth, RS2000, RS1600i, RS Turbo and XR3i are especially valuable and collectable but mods may have been done at the cost of reliability.
4) Reasonably low mileage. The Escort has been out of production for 14 years do prospective buyers would prefer want that hasn't been around too many times.
4 Things Men Look in an Escort
Re: 4 Things Men Look in an Escort
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