Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

[Little Pete]

Escort3500 said:

Little Pete said:

Recently bought this after searching for two or three years for the right one. It’s a credit to its former owner.

Looks great. Ford running gear?

2.0 litre pinto, 5 speed box with quick shift and a Ford axle.

[Yertis]

Little Pete said:

Recently bought this after searching for two or three years for the right one. It’s a credit to its former owner who restored it.

Edited by Little Pete on Monday 24th February 10:16

Nice – but to complete the look needs a big hoop aerial, and poss also a green sunstrip on the windscreen, with "PETE" over the driver's side in white capitals.

[Little Pete]

Yertis said:

Nice – but to complete the look needs a big hoop aerial, and poss also a green sunstrip on the windscreen, with "PETE" over the driver's side in white capitals.

Well this is how I bought it but I’ve de-cluttered a bit!

[Little Pete]

Sorry don’t know why the photo is like that!

[Zener]

Little Pete said:

Recently bought this after searching for two or three years for the right one. It’s a credit to its former owner who restored it.

Edited by Little Pete on Monday 24th February 10:16

Very subtle must go well with the RS running gear glad you lost the silly Ford logo transfer only looks right on the GT40 IMO

[Little Pete]

Zener said:

Very subtle must go well with the RS running gear glad you lost the silly Ford logo transfer only looks right on the GT40 IMO

It drives very well. The stripes and other bits were fitted by the guy who restored it, who has done a fabulous job. They just weren’t to my taste but that didn’t stop me buying it.
I can’t wait for some salt free roads so I can use it regularly.

[Retro_Jim]

Finally back on its stunt wheels!

[Escort3500]

Little Pete said:

Zener said:

Very subtle must go well with the RS running gear glad you lost the silly Ford logo transfer only looks right on the GT40 IMO

It drives very well. The stripes and other bits were fitted by the guy who restored it, who has done a fabulous job. They just weren’t to my taste but that didn’t stop me buying it.
I can’t wait for some salt free roads so I can use it regularly.

Getting rid of the add-ons improves it immensely.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

petjam said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

To go back to the subject of white wall tyres, mine had them when I bought it at auction but I was never a fan.



Part of the restoration work was to get the tyres swapped so the white walls ended-up on the inside.

Would love to see some pictures of the interior.

I have one here which is very much a 'before' picture:



and the whole tragic loser Readers' Cars tale is here, complete with period brochures, radio blanking plates and breakdowns:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Little Pete]

Escort3500 said:

Getting rid of the add-ons improves it immensely.

Thanks. I might even ditch the alloys at some point. I’m thinking some Mexico style steels could look good. I’ll post some photos if I do down that road.

[CharlieAlphaMike]

Escort3500 said:

Little Pete said:

Zener said:

Very subtle must go well with the RS running gear glad you lost the silly Ford logo transfer only looks right on the GT40 IMO

It drives very well. The stripes and other bits were fitted by the guy who restored it, who has done a fabulous job. They just weren’t to my taste but that didn’t stop me buying it.
I can’t wait for some salt free roads so I can use it regularly.

Getting rid of the add-ons improves it immensely.

Agreed. It's a great looking car. Personally I would re-instate the spot lights because I think they look just fine. I'd also love to see it on some original Rostyles or maybe some Minilites. It's your car though so just enjoy it

[Little Pete]

CharlieAlphaMike said:

Agreed. It's a great looking car. Personally I would re-instate the spot lights because I think they look just fine. I'd also love to see it on some original Rostyles or maybe some Minilites. It's your car though so just enjoy it

To be honest I was 50/50 with the spotlights but I love how clean the front looks now so I can’t imagine refitting them. I’ve still got them so never say never.

[petjam]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

petjam said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

To go back to the subject of white wall tyres, mine had them when I bought it at auction but I was never a fan.



Part of the restoration work was to get the tyres swapped so the white walls ended-up on the inside.

Would love to see some pictures of the interior.

I have one here which is very much a 'before' picture:



and the whole tragic loser Readers' Cars tale is here, complete with period brochures, radio blanking plates and breakdowns:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Very nice. My car appears to have been optioned by a pimp.

[swisstoni]

Love a bit of velour. Shame you can’t hunt them any more.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

petjam said:

Very nice. My car appears to have been optioned by a pimp.

I love that and am a big fan of velour, especially in a funky colour.

[petjam]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I love that and am a big fan of velour, especially in a funky colour.

That clock in the centre of the vents must have been an option as I just have a third blower.

Yours is a 78?

[CharlesdeGaulle]

petjam said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I love that and am a big fan of velour, especially in a funky colour.

That clock in the centre of the vents must have been an option as I just have a third blower.

Yours is a 78?

Mine's a 1973 350.

[Dazaa]

First time outside since it arrived almost 9 months ago. Still feels like it needs months more work before it will be on the road. Almost regret buying it at this point.

[Yertis]

Dazaa said:

Almost regret buying it at this point.

I've been getting that feeling several times a month for the last thirty years

[Zener]

Dazaa said:

First time outside since it arrived almost 9 months ago. Still feels like it needs months more work before it will be on the road. Almost regret buying it at this point.

Seriously you purchased a Vette that looks like this externally and didnt think it would need lots of work? Its still a Vettte so I love it just an observation and a to you , 350ci ?