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Cheers Will get it out and try new fuel and a battery and see what happens. Was driven in and left for around 9 years by all accounts

I've got this that I found during my work with the council. The owner is in the process of finding the log book and key for me so will be registered to me soon. If I don't take it it's getting scrapped so thought it is worth saving I'm sure one of you will know what model/ marque this is as I can't get back to it to check. Basically I saw a glimpse a while back through a fence and popped a note through the door so these are the only pictures i have. Thanks in advance for any info

Not sure why the garages were blocked up. There looks to be smoke damage in there so possibly closed of due to vandalism or crime. Ive been working here for 11 years and only noticed the side door a few months back. Done the forced entry to the door a saw the car. I don't think that thearlier area exists on our systems so if it was not for curiosity I would never have gone in there. Just getting the ball rolling to get the funding for the refurbishment works now and hopefully get the area opened up and the car out. Again if there is any thing I can look at in particular that would better identify the model ect. let me know and I'll go take a look

If anyone is local to sw London during the week I'm happy to open up the garages for a look. A torch will be needed though

The compound it is in has been abandoned for 15 years minimum. If there are any records they will be paper archives and likely destroyed by now. The renovation to the garages isn't going to be for around 12 months so I have time to try tracing or registering. There seems to be enough interest to pursue it. There is no chance of it coming out before as the area is sealed with concrete blocks at the moment. I have only put a metal pedestrian door on one side.

It is dumped on our land so I do have a genuine reason to request details from the police. Hopefully they might have something on record. If not I will go down the DVLA route.

Some more pictures

Rear

I work in housing and you would not belive the amount of red tape involved in tracing via the other departments. I have a few contacts in the local SNT and they are usually helpful when it comes to tracing owners for us. I will update when I find out anymore. I've had similar I'm cases in the past but not with a car that's been off the road for over 25 years. The compound it is in has been bricked up for 15 years or more so it has been where it is for a long time

Will get some more pics this week just to show it a bit better. If only good as a banger at least it'll have a chance of going out in glory lol

Will get some more pics this week just to show it a bit better. If only good as a banger at least it'll have a chance of going out in glory lol

Any rough guide on value. There is no interior. Looks to be most of the engine there and that's about as far as my knowledge goes.

It has definitely seen better days. Cheers for the information on the year. My head was saying 76 for so easy reason. I'll let you know if I trace a keeper or what happens to it

Found the link to add a picture. Cheers

I only found it today and have requested via the police for any details they may have on the PNC. It's a 4 door 1.3 registered in may 1976.

I have one picture what I can send if anyone wants. Think will have to email as I can't see a thread on here to post pictures

I am a member of a lot of old bike forums so just searched for old Ford forums. I genuinely have no idea of value or desirability as is in a sorry state. I know like with most older cars or bikes they have a following of enthusiasts so thought this would be the best place. I work for the council so it will genuinely be scrapped when we come to renovate the garage block if I don't 'rescue' it I will likely give the majority of what ever it sells for to charity so I won't be benefiting from it. My issue was whether to bother paying to try and register it to me via the DVLA

Right o I know little to nothing about old fords so am happy to send a picture of the car. It has no interior and a bit of crash damage to the front nearside but other than that looks OK. Think it's got a vinyl roof if that makes any difference

Not sure what you mean by as if

Hi. I have come across a 1976 Escort in a garage compound at work. It has been off of the road since at least 1995. I'm happy to try and register it to myself if there is interest for anyone to purchase for restoration. If not it goes to the scrap yard which seems a shame. Not sure how to add a picture to this