have a look at a few, dont go for the first or second one you see.

My mate paid £1700 for his, it wasn't mint but it had a folder full of history and reciepts, was straight on the HPI check and drove well enough. he bought it and had it setup and apart from a few gearboxes from his driving style, its been a really good one

the only thing you can do with an old ford is buy with your head, not your heart.