Am I being realistic?

[Kasper]

Lots of faffing and nearly a year on from deciding I want an old Ford again I'm coming up to being in a position where I can get 1.

 

Only Problem is I am seriously short on space to keep 2 cars so it's going to have to be a daily drive. Garages are available near me but they have a reputation for being broken into or burnt out.

 

I'm probably going to be looking at getting a MkII Escort more door. Is this going to make a realistic daily drive? I've owned plenty of old Fords before (thought they weren't as old then) so know the mechanics pretty well. I have a welder, although to say my welding is poor is an understatement - need to get better at that!

 

Views welcome...

[lotusless]

mk2 escorts make great daily drivers m8 ive used a few as dailys myself.

[petrolhead]

Yes, mine is a more door with a 145bhp-ish xflow on 45's. Never garaged and used all year round. Occasionally goes wrong but 95% of the time it can be fixed with a basic tool in 10mins (eg bad connections, fuses, bolt dropping out!)

[MEXY867M]

Have used several 4 door escys for everyday use with no probs just have to maintain like any normal motor so my answer is go for it bud

[Kasper]

Cool cool. Not going to let myself be talked out off it this time!

 

I'm waiting for an insurance claim to come through after being rear ended, hopefully it won't drag on to long! Also going to sell the drift car I've been building as I've kind of lost interest since the accident, wasn't a big smash but still been off work for a month. Put me off motorsport in general really, can't afford to be injured for so long from such a minor bump!

 

Should have a reasonable amount to spend on 1, get wheels and lowz. Happy days!

[fezza]

Sounds like a plan mate,good luck with the search