CzecheredFlag

I was considering tidying it up, dropping a 2 litre Pinto under the bonnet with a 5 speed box, lowering it slightly, with a set of dished alloys, and maybe even removing the side windows (or heavy tinting) and turning it into a van I don't want to go over the top with it, but i want to make it a little more useable, but not an everyday car, i have a Mk3 Estate for that as well as a Vauxhall Frontera.

I recently joined up here after buying a Mk2 Escort Estate (in my sig). Its a 1980 V plate in quite tidy condition for its age. My problem is i don't know what to do with it. It is a left hand drive 1.3L. I have a few plans in mind, but my main question is, with it being LHD, do i convert it to RHD and what do i need to do to convert it? It would be a shame to convert it, the reason it is LHD is for the 1st 6yrs of its life it spent on an RAF base in Germany, before being imported to the UK in 1986 via Marshalls Garage at Bawtry, nr Doncaster. It was the bought and owned for 23 yrs by the previous owner to me. It has covered 99000kms during its life, and has every MoT since coming to the UK. Should i convert it to RHD and enjoy it, keep it LHD and use it for shows etc, or should i sell it and find something more suitable?? I'm new to old skool Ford ownership as well, but have always had a soft spot for the Mk1 and Mk2 Escort, more so since taking up motorsport photography as a hobby (mainly rally).

welcome from another newbie Mk2 Estate owner. You cant put pics on till you've made 10 posts and been on a week, so do like i did if you can and make the sig a pic of the car

Thanks again guys. A little history on my car until i can start a proper thread with pics in the relevant section. The car is a 1980 Ford Escort Mk2 1.3 Estate. It started its life in Germany as an RAF car, hence the steering wheel being on the wrong side. It spent 6 years in Germany, and covered approx 7000kms. In 1986 it was imported into the UK as 1 of 6, to Marshalls Garage, Bawtry, Doncaster, where it was UK registered, (and still has their numberplates and tax disc holder). It was then bought by the previous owner, who owned it up until Monday, when i bought it. I have all the old MoT certificates issued during its time in the UK, and up to know the car has covered 99240kms, and over the last few years it has averaged around 2000kms between MoTs. Bodywise it is in very good condition, with just the front wings being the major let down. The black paintwork is in good condition with a good shine to it. As soon as i have my 10 posts i will get some pics up in a proper thread. Plans for the car.........i haven't decided yet, but i don't want to use it every day, i have a Mk3 for that.

Thanks for the welcome chaps, as soon as i'm able to post some pics of my Mk2 i will do.

Hi peeps, i'm a new member here, having just bought a Mk2 Escort Estate. I've only just got into the Ford scene, as i bought a 1984 Escort Estate as a daily driver, then got the chance of my Mk2 at a bargain price. Will post some pics of my Escort soon.