Martin-Hadland

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Well my Escort has now gone, glad but sort of sad too. Doubt I will ever own another Cosworth now Anyhow next chapter can start soon as I put a deposit on my new car yesterday

james kiely

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onwards and upwards martin

costina

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What u getting then Martin?

Paul

Martin-Hadland

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Don't want to jinx myself so will reveal once I've got it in my possession, its chalk and cheese compared to my Escort though.

ballbag42

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whens the big reveal martin its got to be something special for you to let all the cars go

silky16v

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will you be still keeping the business going now or moving on to a different career?

AJC

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interesting to know who's bought it and what the plans are for it

Fil

murcielago or gallardo's my guess

chris cdti

I reckon a Montego Turbo

costina

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As long as its not a Lancia


No doubt something cool like a GMC cyclone to transport all those alloy components.

costina

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I'd rather a R8

Rod-Tarry

Its sad !! really is the end of an era. Thanks for the memories Martin its been a great era for the Cossie & it will not be the same without you involved.

Fudgey

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Bugger, i only won Ł25 on the lotto last week, not the Ł25k i needed!

Glad its gone, but as you say its an end of an era. I loved that car so much!

Raging bull next then?

AndyPen

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I'll never forget spinning in it at Coombe Martin and as ever, you have always been so helpful mate

Carlos-Titx

I loved reading about that car so much. Unreal piece of workmanship.

All the best for your next chapter.

visa_broke

be interesting to see what you replace it with

RSCossieGaz

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I wonder who bought it anyone from here? Hope it doesnt dissapear totally from the scene.

XRT_si

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Sad times, did the plate go with it?

And has to be a Lambo next I reckon!

Martin-Hadland

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Yes plate went with it, it wouldn't look right on the new car IMHO. Btw for those asking the Escort will still be in the Ford scene, I'm going to let the new owner reveal his plans or not.

I have to say the excitement is building in anticipation of collecting the new beasty.

Mark Shead

Are you helping with the new build or is the new owner going his own way now your not active on that side now.

Mark

Martin-Hadland

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I'm not helping with the new build at all Mark, he has his own plans which suits me tbh and I'd have turned the job down if asked anyway.... I simply don't want that kind of work anymore, too old haha!

Bailes1992

I'm 100% convinced the new beast is an intercity train.

I'm not a Cosworth fan... well that's a lie. I don't like YB's. But even I loved the Reyland Cosworth. You mention the Reyland Cosworth to any Ford fan and they instantly know the car you're talking about!

Rs1

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Sad times, such an inspirational build.
How times are changing.

Glenn_

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Such a shame. I hope its gone to a good home. Why wont you own another cossie again??

Mr S1

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Irrespective of whether you think Cosworth's are the greatest car on the planet Glenn they are old hat now. Martin's been there, done that so why would he want to go back ? I wouldn't either.

Harris.

Im the same now, good cars but ill never go back . Way better out there for the money

bluntys1rsturbo

end of an era for sure, anyone who is even remotely into there cars knows the reyland escort cosworth absolutely legendary good luck with your future plans

Glenn_

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Yeh i agree matey but i just love my cossies.

Harris.

So do I mate , but times change .


Ill just watch other people spend money keeping them going and look around there's .

Glenn_

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Sounds good. I must be daft spending money on an old sierra lol. It still puts a smile on my face after all these years and i love driving the old bone shaker.

H11SOW

If your daft whats that make me lol ? literally blew my brains out on mine... can't help but search for new bits for it...

Martin-Hadland

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Hopefully I will be able to leave the new car alone, old Fords are way too easy to spunk loads of money on.

STAFFY OWNER

Come on mate, don't keep us all guessing, at least give us a few clues.

Glenn_

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Its only money though isnt it. People go out on a weekend and spend 50 quid upwards on beer.

People can spend over 150 quid for a coat, a fooking coat lol.

Glenn_

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I think most old cars are money pits and not just fords.

gjh

Will be interesting to see the replacement, and will it stay standard?

Mark Shead

Figure in how much you loose buying new and they are not bad at all.

Mark

costina

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Yeah right o Martin its in ya blood!

Glenn_

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Is it 3 grand you lose when you drive a new car off the forecourt.

James @ M Developments.

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Depends what it is really,
I know a few people who have got a new car, which has a waiting list and is in demand, then drove it home and sold it for a tidy profit.