Bigfish Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door – 2.1 Pinto 162bhp Time has come to sell my pride and joy, not through choice buy unfortunately the unit I rent has now had planning approved so I need to get out, and I’m not prepared to leave her on the drive I would rather another enthusiast picks her up. I have owned the car just less than 7 years, I brought it as a rolling shell and over 5 ½ years did a full restoration. It has been on the road for 1 year and has been an absolute blast, lots of attention when out and a real buzz to drive. I’m looking for 18k ono Spec Shell 1974 1300xl Shell Underside has been painting in anti-rust premier and 4 coats of POR15 Top coat – Lipari Blue Any panels that needed doing has been done Repairs Inner and outer sills Full length strut tops (expressed panels) Front Panel Rear Panel Rear Arches Tank well Spare wheel well Splash panels Both Flitch Panels Bottom of Both Doors Modifications 6 Point Rollcage – additional Double Cross in the rear, Harness Bar, Dash Bar and Removable Door bars Fibreglass Mexico Wings Larger gearbox Tunnel Rear Firewall Welded in Fuel Tank Platform Semi Tubbed Rear Arches Custom Gear Box Mount New Dog Bone Grille Chassis Leg to Bulkhead Strengthen plates Battery Tray Removed from Engine Bay Brand New Drop glass New Rubber All Round Steering & Suspension All parts where blasted and powder coated or painted before refitting FRONT Standard Cross Member Quick Rack 2 1/4” Bilstein Coil overs New TCA’s POLY BUSHED REAR Single Leaf Springs Decambered by 2” 2” Lowering Block Gaz Dampers Refurbed Rear Drums Coverted to Mk2 Escort Handbrake Set up POLY BUSHES Brakes Arrow Engineering Biased Pedal Box M16 Vented Calipers Vented Brake Discs Refurbed Rear Drums Braided Hoses throughout the Whole Cars Fast Road Brake Pads (Cant Remember which brand) Engine, Gearbox & Axle I brought this engine complete so don’t have complete spec originally it was built by HT racing 2.1 Ford Pinto (162bhp) HT1 Cam Brand New Twin 45 DCOE’s (4 Progession Hole) Brand New Twin 45 Inlet Manifold Brand New Linkage Big valve head Group 1inlet Group 2 Exhaust Uprated Head Gasket H&H Electronic Ignition – Custom Curve to Suit Spec Magnecor Leads Upgraded Bottom End Alloy Sump Alloy Engine Mounts 105 Speed Stainless Manifold Ashley Single Box System Custom Cam Cover (Hydro dipped) Alloy Breather Elbow Mocal Breather Tank Filter King Filter and pressure Regulator Alloy Rad Silicone Hose Electric Fan Recently Rolling Road – 162bhp (Twin 45’s) When I brought the engine he has a print out of 174 bhp (Twin 48’s) I changed them to 45’s just to make it have better manners on the road Type 9 5 Speed Box English Axle 3.9 Diff Wheels & Tyres 7x13 TWO GATE ALLOYS (MInilite Style) 165/55/13 Tyres Loads of Tread All round Interior Cobra Monaco Black Bucket Seats 4 Point 3” Harness Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher – 1 nozzle point towards the engine the other to drivers feet Quick Shift Gear Leaver Genuine Sprinalex Steering wheel 6 Dial Dash Battery Cut Off Switch Oil Pressure Gauge Alloy Drivers Foot Plate Alloy Passenger Foot Rest Electrics Custom Wiring Loom Hazards Tracker Boot 12 Gallon Alloy Fuel Tank and Filler Alloy battery Tray Alloy Fuel Pump Mount New Battery Redtop Fuel Pump Screen Washer Bottle Spare Wheel Double Post – (perfect for you santa pod J) Misc Other bits to mention Pretty much every nut & bolt has been replaced This has been a labour of love ill know ill never get what I spend on the car back but I didn’t build it for a profit. There are a couple of little jobs still to be done all minor but ill will let any Serious buyer know whats needed. I will still be working on the car so they may be compete buy the time off sale A Few Pics below, will get a few more over the coming weeks when time allows Video of the rolling road session https://youtu.be/6jS63a2Tyi4 Just realised I don’t have interior shots on my phone but ill get some done tmw Ill be the only one driving the car no test pilots please, car is in Bedfordshire I wont be meeting anyone where the car is kept for obvious reasons If you interested please email me martin@retrobolts.co.uk or call 01525 771077 (sensible hours please) 1
colr6 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 Shame your letting go Martin, that's one nice car. I know I've been in it and under it!....you know you'll regret it once it's gone. But good luck with the sale if you have to.
Bigfish Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Posted October 31, 2016 Shame your letting go Martin, that's one nice car. I know I've been in it and under it!....you know you'll regret it once it's gone. But good luck with the sale if you have to. my hands are tied mate, im losing my unit and there is nothing round here that meets my requirements. i will regret it, and when i have a house with a suitable garage ill build another one time for someone else to enjoy it
VivaLaRic Posted November 2, 2016 Report Posted November 2, 2016 A beautiful car, I can PX a more ropey mk 1 you wouldn't mind having on the drive! good luck with the sale
Bigfish Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Posted November 2, 2016 A beautiful car, I can PX a more ropey mk 1 you wouldn't mind having on the drive! good luck with the sale Thanks Would.px for a lotus elise S1 Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RWL81P Posted November 12, 2016 Report Posted November 12, 2016 just looked at the pics of your car, looks fantastic. dont arch it, qtr bumpers and cibies are a must though.
guido Posted November 13, 2016 Report Posted November 13, 2016 same story i here. I regret selling mine too, had it for 6 years, just started to rebuild it before it was sold.
Bigfish Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Posted December 4, 2016 Sold sold sold Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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