Hi all, first time posting and first time owning a Mk3 Escort!

Went to view her Friday evening, she looked great but refused to start!
Wasn't impressed but she looked too good to leave, so I went back on Saturday armed with tools, daylight and a new battery, and managed to get her running!

She drove great on the way home ... aside from awful brakes, flat spots and running rich ...

Not really decided what do do with her yet, so thought perhaps here was a good place to look for ideas!


The interior is fairly good, but the dash has cracked badly

Exterior is fairly good, couple of scratches and dents here and there, but nothing major.


Bad bits (so far)...
The weather strips on the windows are shot (having issues finding these) The rear lamp bulb holders are broken and held in with gaffa tape
The key wont open the boot lock


Going to have a tinker tomorrow, adjust valve clearances and see if i can get her running a little less rich!

Will take a few photos too!