skippy Posted April 6, 2015 Report Posted April 6, 2015 I am only really testing the water here, might be selling the Escort. Sorry to sound vague, but not something I had considered, but recently realised its not getting used and have other vehicles that are taking up my time, and the new house Many of you know the car, but brief spec: Rover V8 3900 cc with 5 speed manual Rover box ( engine fully rebuilt about 5 years ago, very little use since ) 2.8 injection Capri front struts converted to coil overs 2.8 injection Capri rear axle, narrowed with uprated half shafts Bulkhead all proffessionally converted to fit Rover Standard black vinyl interior with full roll cage Lotus steels ( 5 1/2 J fronts ) and 6J banded rears. Standard bodywork in original dark blue. Needs a little tidying but cleans up really nice. Runs well, real street sleeper as looks standard. Open to serious offers around £10,250, message me for more details PRICE DROPPED 5
skippy Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Posted April 27, 2015 Would consider swap/deal on Smallblock powered Mk1/Mk2 Zephyr or Zodiac
spud-rs2k123 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Posted April 29, 2015 Hi mate just out of interest what times did it run up the strip.
skippy Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Posted April 30, 2015 If I remember right high 14's , but I do drive like an old fart !!!! LOL
John escort mk1V6 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Posted May 1, 2015 I am only really testing the water here, might be selling the Escort. Sorry to sound vague, but not something I had considered, but recently realised its not getting used and have other vehicles that are taking up my time, and the new house Many of you know the car, but brief spec: Rover V8 3900 cc with 5 speed manual Rover box ( engine fully rebuilt about 5 years ago, very little use since ) 2.8 injection Capri front struts converted to coil overs 2.8 injection Capri rear axle, narrowed with uprated half shafts Bulkhead all proffessionally converted to fit Rover Standard black vinyl interior with full roll cage Lotus steels ( 5 1/2 J fronts ) and 6J banded rears. Standard bodywork in original dark blue. Needs a little tidying but cleans up really nice. Runs well, real street sleeper as looks standard. Open to serious offers around £10,250, message me for more details Hi thats a nice sleeper , but how is the rear axle set-up ? I have made mine rear axle my self , tubs from a escort mk2 1300 cologne] , diff capri mk3 V6 , halfs now from capri mk1 V6 and those shorted a bit and made the spline longer with a grinder tool not perfect but no play.
skippy Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Posted May 1, 2015 Hi, All I can tell you is that its got a narrowed 2.8 inj Capri rear axle fitted with uprated halfshafts, still sitting on leaf springs but really wants anti tramp bars and panhard rod fitted ( a job I will do if it doesnt go )
John escort mk1V6 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Hi, All I can tell you is that its got a narrowed 2.8 inj Capri rear axle fitted with uprated halfshafts, still sitting on leaf springs but really wants anti tramp bars and panhard rod fitted ( a job I will do if it doesnt go ) Ok , anti tramp wil make a difference and a 4 four link alot , a panhard make also a difference.
skippy Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Posted May 2, 2015 If it doesnt go I am going to get the floor etc sorted and also add anti tramp bars etc
skippy Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Posted May 13, 2015 Still here, open to sensible offers around £8500.
turnover Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 Where abouts you based mate About 35 mins from you
bigrsjay Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 Fancy a deal with another car ? 07879783782 Can you pm me your number please or text me ?
skippy Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Posted May 26, 2015 I'm in Corby now, recently moved from Rugby
skippy Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Posted May 31, 2015 Still here, had fair bit of interest but nobody has viewed yet. Come and check it out for yourselves and we can talk £££££££££
skippy Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Posted June 12, 2015 ********** NOW SOLD ********************************** 1
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