Hi all there is a S1 turbo on autotraders web site , just been to view pretty mint car but it is a re-shell using S2 bodyshell, what`s difference between the two, he say`s frt and rear panels have been replaced also bulkhead and bootfloor but there is NO chassis number in floor he`s asking £4`700 for it is it worth anything or shall i stay well clear cheers in advance

 

imo mate stay the fuck away

its not origonal and will never be a genuine series 1

 

 

No floor number..........

Could be anything.

Tell him to knock a couple of 0's off and hes got a deal!

 

If it's not been reshelled into a genuine S1 shell it's just an Escort with a turbo motor and kit and worth not much. Should still have ID numbers though so I would be concerned enough to run a fucking mile.

 

Keep clear mate

 

How much?He's havin a laugh
U'd pay that much for a original S1.......

 

If it is deffo an S2 shell (not just a mk4) then it is still an RS Turbo...but would still be classed be a replica as he's made it into a S1 if you se what I mean. It *should* either be on the original S2 plate if he'd carried out part A below or on a Q-plate if he'd gone by part B as per DVLA registration rules....

In order to retain the original registration mark:

cars must use:
A: The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell or a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt)
And two other major components from the original vehicle ; ie suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); transmission or engine.

B: If a second-hand chassis or monocoque bodyshell is used, the vehicle must pass a single vehicle approval (SVA) test after which a "Q" prefix registration number will be allocated

Part B says it all.... 2nd hand shell using original S1 cars parts: should be on a Q-plate.
If it is on the original S1 plate, then he's made it a ringer...

Deffo walk away mate imo.
If you want an honest S1 at the right price, I'd give the man with the NMS S1 signature a quick pm

As for the initial question: front & rear panels are indeed different between the S1 and S2 due to the differences between the bonnet/ headlights on the front, and rear lights on the backend.

 

Just thought i would mention seeing as it just popped into my mind today.........the chassis number on the floor wont be evident because MK4's have the number stumped infront of the front section the seat bolts to, MK3's have it behind that, so with a MK3 carpet the number is covered up.

This would help explain things, just thought i would mention it