Mk1 Escort mad newbie here 👋

[cbmk1]

Hello! New on here but not new to classic Fords. I got my first mk1 Escort in 1992 at the age of 12. My dad and I spent 5 years restoring the car and subsequently it went on to be my daily transport after passing my test. I've owned several mk1 and 2's since. All original base/mid spec. My dream car was an odd one, I didn't hanker after a Mexico or RS2000, I yearned after an original 4 door Tawny Bronze 1300XL with tan vinyl. Yep, I know it's odd... but that's me in a nutshell! 

In September 2021, after much searching, I found 'the one'. Having covered a mere (documented) 29,750 miles with 4 very careful owners, this unrestored Nov 72 registered example had to come home with me. I carried out some recommissioning then set about preserving and enjoying this special mk1. We've since covered 4,500 smile inducing miles. I look at this beastie every day and still pinch myself the I'm lucky enough to call her my own. Has my dream car met expectations?? You bet it has! 

[BaileyMex]

Love that!
Welcome to OSF

[Nige65]

Very nice motor, back in the good old 70’s, a neighbour had a green 1300XL as a company car, it had the same colour centres of the hub caps, imagine my horror the day that it was parked in his driveway with the front end totally stoved in!

[Dave Knight]

Welcome to the nerve centre, superb motor. 

[Vista Estate]

1 hour ago, Dave Knight said:

Welcome to the nerve centre, superb motor. 

Do you mean on your nerves centre, Dave?

[Dave Knight]

My nerves are shot since I purchased Dagenham’s finest.  

[cbmk1]

Cheers! It's nice to be getting back into the classic Ford community 

[Xp197777]

Welcome to OSF nice car

[cbmk1]

11 hours ago, Nige65 said:

Very nice motor, back in the good old 70’s, a neighbour had a green 1300XL as a company car, it had the same colour centres of the hub caps, imagine my horror the day that it was parked in his driveway with the front end totally stoved in!

Must have been a sad sight! 

[Monza]

Lovely looking mk1 mate. Passed my test in a K reg metallic green 1300 xl 4-door back in 1982. Welcome to OSF [emoji106]

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[cbmk1]

15 hours ago, Monza said:

Lovely looking mk1 mate. Passed my test in a K reg metallic green 1300 xl 4-door back in 1982. Welcome to OSF

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Thanks 👍

On 16/02/2024 at 12:50, BaileyMex said:

Love that!
Welcome to OSF