FORD ESCORT S.w. (advert expired)

Editorial note: Published on 10 June 2004, the sale listing entitled “FORD ESCORT s.w.” concerns a FORD Escort. In the published text, the advertiser writes: “Vendo Ford Escort 1.600 16v. s.w. anno 1996 catalitica km 158000 revisione valida fino nov. 2005,airbag lato guida,aria cond.,tettuccio el.,vetri el.,gomme nuove,motore in ottimo stato sempre tagliandato,ammortizzatori nuovi. Vendo a € 1.600,00 cel. Graziano.”. The available data indicate stated year 1996. The advertiser also claims new or little-used condition and particularly favourable condition; these statements require checks against the item and its records. To interpret the listing “FORD ESCORT s.w.” correctly, the AutoBelle catalogue links the FORD Escort designation with reference period 1968-74 and technical or displacement figure 940-1298. The Ford Escort (1968-74, 940-1298 cc) belongs to a recognisable phase in the marque's history. The Ford Escort belongs to the European Escort family, central both to everyday motoring and the marque's sporting culture. For the listing “FORD ESCORT s.w.”, for a FORD Escort, the relevant market needs a specific reading. In the historic-car and youngtimer market, exact specification, originality, documented maintenance, bodywork, mechanical condition and interior quality matter more than name recognition. A widely produced version does not become rare through age alone; interest increases when a car retains coherent specification, traceable history and condition that is difficult to reproduce. For this offer, price can only be read together with completeness, condition and comparable evidence; mere market presence does not demonstrate rarity. For the item identified as “FORD ESCORT s.w.”, a concrete assessment requires photographs, chassis number, documents, specification, maintenance, previous work and the actual condition of body, mechanics and interior to be compared. Advertiser statements are the starting point of the listing, not independent verification. Because the listing is archived, availability, price, condition and any intention to sell, buy or exchange describe only the position at the publication date and do not constitute a current valuation. The information has been reconstructed and checked, as far as reasonably possible, using the listing data and historical or technical sources considered reliable. Inaccuracies, omissions or outdated details may nevertheless remain, so identity, specification, originality, condition, availability and value must be verified directly. AutoBelle® editorial text; reproduction or distribution, including partial reproduction, is prohibited without the rights holder’s written consent. #FORD #FORDEscort #Escort #Glass #Tyres #Year1996 #Youngtimer #VehicleOriginality