Big Blue

Cheers mate. That blue Mk1 is something else!

Thanks mate

Hi. When I bought the car my pal had already repainted the shell and changed out the bonnet as you see in the pictures, so it was not something I had a hand in myself. I then spent some time resolving a few things that needed doing mechaincally to my taste: changed out the cam and redid the timing to make it more street friendly, resolved a couple of oil leaks, etc. Basically I bought the car because I love it, though I am sure Quo fans would not approve and I get that. However for me I am happy!

Thanks and fantastic Mk2 by the way!

Thank you. I also love Capris, always have. Keep up the good work with the restoration.

I have got to get involved in doing some f that one of these days. I know the Escort following in Ireland is unreal. My Wife is Irish so would not need much persuading to make a permanent move back! The car actually drives lovely on the street. It has a 1700 xflow, with twin 45s and I have just changed the cam to a more streetable high torque profile and re set her up. Also has a quaife diff and straight cut 5 speed. Car is not slow!

Thanks. It is a narrowed Capri spoiler.

Cheers fella. I work a week a month in Ireland at the moment, mainly Dublin and Cork way, I would love to get the Escort out there one day, but that would be one long drive in a car with a full race spec engine and transmission!

Thanks mate. I am only up the road in Shenfield and often pop for a drink at the Eagle (without a car!). I will definitely be down once the weather finally gets better to that meet. I will also be at Battlesbridge and I do drag race another toy at North Weald in the summer, so hope to put a face to the name mate. Cheers.

I have just joined the forum and thought I would introduce myself. Have always been around hot rods, fords and various 'hobby' cars. Hope to get to a few shows and meets this year and see some other great old skool cars. Thought I would add a couple of snaps of my Mk1 Escort and a few of my man cave toys I have floating about. Neil.