MK1 ESCORT SPORT
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Hi All! Just thought I would show you my Nearly finished project Roll-on the summer! My 1972 Escort Sport in VISTA ORANGE I have never seen another Sport anywhere I Understand these are VERY VERY Rare
Edited by GT Kevin on Thursday 11th February 19:02
Edited by GT Kevin on Thursday 11th February 19:03
Edited by GT Kevin on Thursday 11th February 21:32
DBSV8 said:
Are you sure that Sport sticker is not an aftermarket add on
It just doesnt look period next to the Escort badge , Ive never seen this style of logo on a 70s Ford , Would be worth posting in the Ford AVO section
lovely car all the same , and the value is going through the roof , with twin cams easily topping 20k
The Sticker is correct! The car has cost me around 14k at the momentIt just doesnt look period next to the Escort badge , Ive never seen this style of logo on a 70s Ford , Would be worth posting in the Ford AVO section
lovely car all the same , and the value is going through the roof , with twin cams easily topping 20k
Edited by GT Kevin on Friday 12th February 10:03
Edited by GT Kevin on Friday 12th February 13:12
AllNines said:
And on a more serious note, I take it from the cost that you paid for the work to be done rather than restore yourself? I've been there myself; I know how expensive it is. Any interior shots?
No i have done most of it! lve tryed to get old stock ford parts where possible People ask stupid moneyThe respray was done at a bodyshop that was near 2k and the engine work rebore
balance rods pistons & Flywheel clutch ETC another 1500 pounds Rolling road tune 500 The list goes on!
Please note it has gen ford RS alloys
Edited by GT Kevin on Friday 12th February 13:31
aeropilot said:
GT Kevin said:
Hi All! Just thought I would show you my Nearly finished project Roll-on the summer! My 1972 Escort Sport in VISTA ORANGE I have never seen another Sport anywhere I Understand these are VERY VERY Rare
Looks lovely.What colour was it originally....?
I guess Sport's have become quite rare now along with early 1300GT's. I looked at a few Sport's and GT's as a first car some 30 odd years ago, but the insurance quotes were a bit high
Funny though that after only a few years, I was able to afford the significant sum of £260 per year to insure my first Mk1 RS2000 at age 19
oh happy days......neutral 3 said:
Looks soperb , you have done a great job of restoreing it and i to cant beleive the money that is being asked for early escorts. For about a week in approx 1980 or 81 i owned what must have been one of the very first 1300 Sports , bought from a work friend of my family . It was red which from memory was its original colour , but i dont have any other details of it . How i wish i had been able to keep it
Have you any pictures? Yes values are going up all the time! Better than money in the bank! Someone has already offered me 13k but its staying with me Edited by GT Kevin on Sunday 14th February 11:06
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Edited by GT Kevin on Sunday 14th February 11:09
Some more Photos ! At the moment its at CANADA MOTORSPORT in norfolk having some final setting up! Forgot to say its now running a Modded 1600 XFlow with type 9 box. It has a Mk2 escort auto gear tunnel fitted
Single box Exhaust system fitted sounds awesome!
Single box Exhaust system fitted sounds awesome!
Edited by GT Kevin on Wednesday 14th April 18:38
Edited by GT Kevin on Wednesday 14th April 18:39
Edited by GT Kevin on Wednesday 14th April 18:41
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Edited by GT Kevin on Thursday 15th April 09:49
Legacywr said:
Do you mind if I ask what a car like this changes hands for these days?
Also, why did you sell it Kevin? And, when?
Sold the Escort Sport in late 2011 i think lol ! you are looking at a 12k + car! Sold it too buy and finish this Mexico. Car like this one 30k Also, why did you sell it Kevin? And, when?
Edited by GT Kevin on Tuesday 30th July 08:18
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