just been browsing ebay ect , and it seems anything thats a ford and classic status is commanding silly money atm


now , im talking everything from mk 1-2 escorts ( what i was on the look out for lol ) to granadas , fezzys ect ect ,

is this folks moving away from the cosworth erea and going more into the classic scene ??

or is it just old men with fat wallets looking for that nostalgia bug


beef

 

yes mate i have been building my car for a while now nearly done but its cossie tax all over again i tell you

 

Cheap classic car insurance is a draw for some!

 

Ye they are on the way up, i know its a case of advertising is onre thing and what they are selling for is another but generally even a 4 door mk3 escort goes for Ł3k these days whereas 2 doors tend to start at 5k.

 

https://passionford.com/forum/pictur...2-tonight.html

 

From having worked at Classic Ford magazine for 3 years I'd say Escort prices have stabilised. I've seen the odd 'cheap' Escort come up (I say cheap, as in decent money for a solid, working car that I would have expected to do more) and prices don't seem to be escalating as they once were.

Saying that, virtually every other kind of classic Ford has increased in value. There are still bargains to be had though if you look around - forums are much better than eBay, which always seems to be full of over-priced cars. Again in my opinion of course.

 

mine cost 2.5k for a more door beefy tax 77 quid insurance 220 another grand on a lsd carbs and 2ltr an il be done may sell the cossie when its done now

 

Hopefully all the classics will be going up in value I sold my mk2 granada ghia x 10 years ago for a grand somebody put a sign on my back with kick me written on it because in the condition it was in they are fetching around 5k these days

hopefully my 2.8i capri with be making ŁŁŁ's as it sits in storage

Luciano

 

anything ford seems to get cossie tax carlo pmsl

yeah , think alot of folk just try there luck on the bay and hope they get a fool


thanks si , nice to have input from someone whos got knowldge of the scene , any ideas where to look ?

tbh the thought of a cossie appeals to me less than a mk 1-2 or even a frs

maybe im getting old , but i just like the idea of a nice clean old school car me the missus and little un can have a run out in if the weathers nice and not have to worry about it shitting itself - ect

been following your fb page , wel jel brother lol , looks a really tidy car for the money , more doors than id like but big ern is bringing me round to the idea of a more door lol

charlie , mate .... id gladly put a sign on your back , and id kick you


its just when you turn round ill worry lol


im not a great runner pmsl

 

Lol nice 1 mate, I'm feeling it these days must be the age

Luciano

 

It's amazing what rust is worth

 

if anyone knows something that fits what im looking for id appriceate a pm ,

but not if its got a yb fitted lol

 

Do you know many people in he rallying world? More often that not the gp4 builders may know of someone who has a shell or 2 lying around that they may sell you? Its an idea.

 

what you after beefy ? yer the more door is mint had very little welding lot less than any 2door iv seen will be getting a full paint job over winter ready for the lakes tour again

 

tbh andy im not sure , ideally i want something with an interior , to old for cages n buckets track cars never been my cuppa tea ,

just somthing similar to yours , not massivley fussed on colour and engine

if no doubt zetec it and have it painted over winter


why what u know lol

 

My sister bought her 36,000mile 1977 Mk1 Granada 2.0GL Auto for around Ł1200 back in 2002, and was offered Ł3k for it as soon as she got it back from the mainland. It has since, sat in a dry shed with a cover over it and god knows how much it would be worth nowadays!!!!???

Ł10k+???

 

I personally reckon Fiesta RS Turbo's are gonna shoot up in value in the next few years...

I know its later than the era you mean, But still a classic ford in my eyes

 

Ye there aint many of them about, it will be a classic too in my eyes, RS badge, tuneable, got bit of a repuation. Think it will qualify on those 3 alone.

 

Nice 1 Max the older they get the more they will be worth all old skool fords are on the rise, a sure investment, better than having money in the bank


Luciano

 

beef ive got a mk2 4dr escort. running a 2l pinto t9 box, gaz rear shocks. to make mint it needs a respray and the vynal roof replacing. i want Ł3,500 ono

 

Yes indeed. Im saving like an absolute champion at the minute and going to view a very special car on saturday fortnight. For sure its an investment and its so cheap its not funny. And its cheap for a genuine reason!!

Really have all my digits and joints crossed it all passes off smoothly!!

 

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i wonder what that could be john?

 

That low miler Austin Allegro i told you about!!

 

get in and buy my mk4 Cortina then lol

 

For a Mk1 Fiesta there are usually a good few bargains to be had on the fiesta-mk1.co.uk forum if you look around.

Turbosport can be good for decent quality cars and there are cheap cars and parts on there from time to time.

Cortinas try buysellcortina.com

Considering restored Sports aren't going for that I'd doubt it! Still, a nice car to have though.

 

suits you sir


personally i would love a mk2 2.8 granada ghia x pack ,a very capable car