Originally Posted by
shaneb677
i have been to view a mint mk3 escort cabriolet it is on ebay now its red with s1 kit best mk3 i have sen for long time and is as guy said in discription very clean and mint original.. engine bay and engine very clean he wants £1600 for it i cant find no fault at all only tappets slightly tapping but quick fix as i think cvh are known for tapping
roof is also mint new wings bonnet respayed whole car no scratches or rust anywere
any advise before i bid to buy

just seen it on ebay....looks tidy, get it bought and turbo'd
check the usual places for rot, rear chassis rails, sills, under battery, by fuse box etc