Coff's '78 Escort 1300

[Coff]

Here are som pictures and info on my dear Mowinckel.

It's a very original Mk2 with a wild 1,3Litre engine. It has run only 65,000 km/40,400 miles, and it's in very good shape. Just a litte rust on the front vings, and some spots here and there. Also the brakes, clutch, steering and suspention are really tight, it uses little to no oil. Besides, the interior is very near mint, only the rear wall cards have a few scratches on them. During spring/winter I plan on restoring it quite a bit, at least try to stop the rust.

The story behind the name Mowinckel: I am a huge fan of Norwegian rock band Kaizers Orchestra, who have a song called "Dr. Mowinckel" (one of my fave songs ever). Once, on my summers vacation to Oslo, the guitarist of Kaizers (who also wrote and sings "Dr Mowinckel) saw my car, turned his head and smiled at me, and pulled his friends sleeves for them to see my car as well.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Mowinckel

 

Rear end, unfortunately not cleaned after some days in the snow and dirty roads last winter

 

Mowinckel and Morten's RS2000 @ Escort-meet last summer

[Mr Sam]

wheels work suprisingly well, nice 'scort

[Coff]

Thanks!

Yeah, i'm a bit surprised about the wheels myself. I think it gives it a kind of rally look to it together with the head lamps. The rims are named Viper, they are listed as rims for Peugeots.

I plan on fitting RS rims to Mowinckel sometime, I hope it will look killer!

Just a little bragging: My Escort turns heads of all ages, from 5 year old girls pulling their mom's skirts shouting "Mom! Look at that cool car!" to 17 year old skaters (Cool ride, maaan), to 40-50 something year olds who remember Escorts as their first car.

(Yeah, I always drive with the window open )

[antz]

looks great!

[Coff]

Again, thanks!

About the rear bumper, it is not as deformed as the picture shows, it just has a small fist-sized dent on the left hand side. The top of the bumper is straight as an arrow. By the way, is it possible to straighten out the dent? It feels as if the metal is quite hard, but I might try and straighten it out with a large hammer.

[orionmojo]

that looks wicked

 

needs a slam though

[antz]

in theory IT SHOULD strighten out.

 

i have a black bumper with a slight kink in it and it should strighten no problem so i dont see why that shouldnt.

[Coff]

Guess I'm gonna go out and buy the largest hammer available and slam the bumper 'till it looks like something off the autumn exhibition (exhibition for VERY modern art, a.k.a. organized trash).

[MK II Mark]

Looks cool bro, although the wheels aren't my cup of tea I respect your choice though

[marky4]

nice clean motor you got there

[Coff]

The weels aren't actually my choice either, they came with the car, and i can't afford new ones all the time. But I'm kinda satisfied with them, and i totally respect those who don't like them!

[jay]

mate, my first eccie was a beige one... swweetttt...

[Arched Escy]

Nice motor!

Have you any plans for it?

[Coff]

My plan is to restore it a bit, the front wings need to be replaced or maybe I can weld them, they are a bit rusty. Also, I need to get rid of some small spots of rust here and there soon. I plan to get a set of RS-wheels, I hope they will look OK on a not-lowered car.

[Coff]

needs a slam though

 

What is "a slam"? I'm Norwegian, so I don't know all the car terminology... Please bear with me!

[teamtom]

he means lower it, "slam it on the floor" basically

[Coff]

Ah, I kinda figured that out after a while.

Well, it's not gonna be slammed, because I'm gonna keep it original. But I agree, lowered escorts look killer!