Originally Posted by
Vacuman
Look at how wonderful a stock Mk1 Escort or Capri looks now. Take the long term view and keep it boring and stock as, perhaps, the last 1.6L Sierra. Twenty years from now you will be pleased you did.
I know what you are getting at but I'm the one who has to drive it (now daily) The awfully uncomfortable seats (drivers is twisted somehow, and majority of interior is knackered) those mirrors that just vibrate and you can't use them for what they were designed to do. The 13'' wheels which in turn make for an insanely high tyre wall - doesn't do much for grip and stability in my opinion.
If I had loads of money and a museum then yes I'd put it away. BUt don't worry I think that may well be what Jim Robson might end up doing with his?
Originally Posted by
alistairolsen
Do whatever you do without cutting the shell, or making anything irreversible. Bolt on bits allow you to change your mind.
See if the paint will come up with a good mop and polish, original paint is better, always.
After that, do what makes you happy with the car, but I have to confess Id struggle to look past the 'almost free' V6 options.
Very true, however the tunnel is the early, narrow tunnel which will only accommodate the 4 speed box and probably the 5 speed type 9's. So might have to modify it to get something else in there.
And yes I am going to make myself happy with it
Originally Posted by
salsheikh
wow, nice find. keep it oem as much as possible but more importantly keep us updated with pics
I have small tastefull additions in mind (well I think so anyway) Photo's will follow.
Originally Posted by
cossiestu
Reckon keep standard, apart from some alloys and a nice colour....
I have some alloys ready but the hubs aren't! It will stay white though, as said above the original paint is always best but if it came to a respray it would be white.
Originally Posted by
R4N SS
24v would be my choice of engine if on a budget
Indeed, a budget is what I am stuck with - makes sense to 24v it
Originally Posted by
3i Jim
That'll make a good sleeper
Yeah, thanks
Originally Posted by
Glenn_
That looks really well.
I like the look of that V8 red Sierra.
Cheers Glen.
And the red V8 was recently sold I think, awesome looking car
The family that I bought the car from said that they wanted someone to look after it and he thought it would end up with alloys and a spoiler which he said is what his wife wants so... it will be something like.
This all happened last March by the way, some small things have changed
