How many left / Ford / Ford Escort
How many Mk1 Ford Escorts are left in New Zealand?
1,260still registered in New Zealand
Uncommon 1 in 3,710 on the road Built 1968–1975
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
That is 32% of the 3,937 Ford Escorts still registered in New Zealand.
By badge
The versions the register records, most numerous first. Most cars are registered without one.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk1 GT | 31 | Rare | |
| Mk1 Twin Cam | 17 | Rare | |
| Mk1 RS1600 | 7 | Rare | |
| Mk1 RS2000 | 4 | Rare |
By engine size
The engine size the register records.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk1 1.3 L | 641 | Scarce | |
| Mk1 1.1 L | 298 | Scarce | |
| Mk1 1.6 L | 158 | Rare | |
| Mk1 2.0 L | 117 | Rare |
Every Ford Escort generation
How many of each are still registered.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk1 (this page) | 1968–1975 | 1,260 | Uncommon |
| Mk2 | 1975–1980 | 1,267 | Uncommon |
| Mk3/Mk4 | 1980–1990 | 223 | Scarce |
| Mk5-Mk7 | 1990–2002 | 256 | Scarce |
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