peter.1243

I've posted some pics in the "Readers Rides (Past & Present)" section. I'll add a few more shortly, including one of my first car, a 1965 Anglia 105E Estate. Thanks for all your comments. Peter.

Here are a few photos of my Mk1 Escort 1100cc Estate which I bought new in January 1973. I have tried to keep its spec as original as possible, apart from the rear springs which I changed from the standard 3-leaf type to a pair of single leaf springs taken off a Mk2 Estate in a breaker's yard about 20 years ago. Shortly before I left BT in May 1989. France 30th May 2012. At the border of France and Spain in May 2012. The original bill of sale.

Well, in that case I guess it must have been 10 (not 15) years ago when I first registered here! Thanks for your replies, I will certainly post some photos, just give me a few days to find some decent ones. Peter.

Hi, I registered on this forum about 15 years ago but have never posted anything! I own a standard Mk1 Escort Estate in Evergreen Metallic that I bought new in January 1973, although it was actually manufactured in Dec 1972. It has been kept in roadworthy condition throughout but is not perfect by any means because I still use it regularly as everyday transport. The 1100cc engine is the original but obviously some parts have been replaced, although the cylinder head has never been removed. The gearbox and back axle are original too and the dynamo charging has been retained. The only serious modification is that the rear springs were replaced with a pair from a Mk2 Estate about 20 years ago. This greatly improved both the the cornering and load carrying capacity. The recorded mileage is currently just short of 297,000 miles which to my mind is pretty remarkable for an 1100cc petrol engine. Can anyone beat this? Mk1 Escorts are such a great cars to drive and it's such a shame that they are so rarely seen nowadays, apart from at shows and other organised events. Estates in particular appear to be getting few and far between. I live in East Sussex. Peter.