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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Here we have a lovely example of a mk4 escort. A lot of time has been spent getting it to how it is now. I simply do not use the car enough to enjoy it so it is up for sale.

In the last 8 months it has had;

- adjustable shocks
- New -60mm springs
- New lower arms & bushes
- New rear adjustable tie bars
- New clutch
- New discs and pads
- New wheel cylinder (OSR)
- New suspsension bushes (poly bushes)
- 4 piece wind deflectors
- Back of back seats carpeted & carpeted boot board
- All new standard sized speakers
- Genuine 80s kick up decals
- Rear 3 windows also now tinted
- Rebuilt 80 spec recaros with new bolsters
- Xr3i stainless exhaust system with standard tip welded on for a standard look
- Ford Puma gear linkage

It originally had a 1.8 zetec engine but i did not know the history of the engine so i replaced it with a 2.0 zetec engine from a mondeo with just under 70k. This allowed me to replace everything on the new engine. It has been freshly painted and has had;

- New water pump

- New cambelt tensioner

- New cam sensor

- New Crank position sensor

- New clutch

- New oil filter & oil

- New rocker cover gasket

It has Fiesta RS1800 management, loom, ecu etc. The loom has been stripped, all wires and connectors that are not required for this conversion have been removed completely so there are no unsightly wires all over the engine bay. I have fitted a mk6 escort Air filter box and air filter, i did not want a big cone filter in view.

The gear linkage was a bit sloppy like most of these cars so i have upgraded the gear linkage to one from a ford puma. Selecting gears is now very crisp with no playin the linkage and it makes such a difference when driving the car.

The tax runs out at the end of Apr this year. It has MOT until the 27 Sept, if the asking price is met i will put a full 12 months MOT on the car for the full asking price.

There is no rust on the inner wings, front panel, inner & outer sills, floor pan, batt tray etc.

Please remember that its 28 years old and does have the odd mark, nothing to worry about. I am a very fussy person and i am being very honest.

- There is a small dent approx 1" in the tailgate

- The fuel gauge is not always accurate when it gets near the red, common for these cars, i just never let it get that low on fuel.

-The lower corners below the rear doors have a small amount of paint flaking, again nothing serious and certainly no rust.

For a 28 year old car this escort is in superb condition, it is very quick and will certainly put a smile on your face.


I'm sure that I have forgotten loads, any questions please ask or all 07581 059831.

Viewing is highly recommended, this car will not disappoint!! I am certainly in no rush to sell the car so please no silly offers.

Given the condition i think £2095 is a fair asking price. I am always open to offers.

I am in KENT, (ME7)



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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Needs log in to photo bucket to see pics?
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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sorry, just changed the album to public, it should now work.

I do have many more photos so if there are any specific ones that you want please let me know.

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cossiekevin
Needs log in to photo bucket to see pics?
am backward lol
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Are the pictures working?
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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why not just post the img of the pics on the forum as its easier
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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I was not sure if there is a limit to the amount of pictures, I will upload the IMG links for them shortly
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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It also has some cupholders built into the centre console, they are from a mk4 golf. The cage has been modified to fit the console, and the cup holder itself simply slides in and clicks into place;




A nice extra to have and does not look out of place. I have plenty more photos if anyone requires more then please pm me an email address and i will happily send more.

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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fancy a swap for a 1.9 205 gti?
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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fancy a swap for a 1.9 205 gti?
Not really mate but thank you for the offer, the Wife want something a bit more modern as im selling her Audi too
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Wow, that's a clean old thing.
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Thanks, it does polish up very well. It's a shame I need to sell it really.
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Swap for a mint xr3i cab in same condition?

Really like it bar the red inserts on the wheels!
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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Was this not up on fiestaturbo a few months back for £1795 ono?

Im sure it was around the time i was looking and estate and i had just bought my 330d and then this went up.
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Yes mate but a fortune has been spent on it since, pretty much most of the above
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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People i can vouch for this car the attention to detail he has put in to it you will not be dissapointed when you view it GLWTS
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Old May 15, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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still for sale?
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Old May 16, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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yes it is, but it now has different wheels, soft spokes that i have just had refurbished.

pm me your email or mobile and ill send some up to date pictures to you
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Old May 16, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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I was thinking it was a lovely car, but wasnt sure on the wheels in the pics.... Rekon it would look much better on soft spokes!? glwts
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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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A few details of how the car sits now;

Full interior change, it now has a tan/brown interior (complete) from a mk2 orion inc rear bench. I had to have a custon bracket fabricated to hold the rear bench, this simply bolts into place where the brackets for the rear seats used to clip into. rear bench has an arm rest, head rests and the cushions over the rear wheel arches that the escorts never had.

The boot trims have been painted to match.Lot of tan/brown for a bit more of a period look and to be different.

I have also fitted elec windows, mirrors and central locking.

The plastic bumpers have been repainted.

I have had some 15" 'soft spoke' alloys refurbished in a chrysler light metalic brown/gold to suit.

I have done quite a bit since advertising the car, to be honest i forgot about this post and had given up selling the car due to so many spotty teenagers offering a px with those 'mint modded corsas'

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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Forgot to mention, price drop to £1800

Also open to swap/px
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Old May 18, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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Now has 12 months MOT until the 17 May 2014 and tax until 31 Oct 2013
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Now has a Superchips chip fitted, last shout before it goes on ebay
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