Hi all,

We're making a new classic car show for international broadcast, and I'm looking for an early 1980s (latest, 1984) Escort for filming. The car doesn't need to be mint, but must be drivable, and in the London/SE area.

Fully insured, driven by pros etc. Filming likely to be second week of August (probably a weekend).

Please contact john@theclassiccarshow.tv or liz@theclassiccarshow.tv / 020 7953 7427 for more info.

Thanks!

 

Lol, no Escort Cossie was made in those dates pal

 

They obviously know a great deal about escort cossies

 

Riiiiiight!
I was given this ad to post in a load of forums...

We are making a film about cops and robbers for our show, we have a 1984 police car and are looking for a vehicle to match it in the same time period. Later in the 80s and 90s cosworths were popular as getaway vehicles but because our vehicle is 1984 we are looking for something early 80s. If anyone knows an appropriate Ford I'd love to be able to pass the info on!

Apologies for our naiveté

John

 

A 3dr you want really, or a nice S1 Escort RS Turbo.

 

I'm going to re-post this ad but do you know anyone in the club who might have such a car and be interested?

 

xr2 or mk3 xr3i or xr4i would be ideal, or a transit !
3dr and s1 are for garage queens

 

MK3 XR3/XR3i would be most suitable.

 

mk2 xr2, mk3 3i, s1 RS Turbo, xr4i

 

can't really see anyone giving up their 3 dr for the weekend so someone else can play cops and robbers in it

 

In fairness most of the cars have probably done it in the past anyway

 

It would need to be a S1 turbo IMO you are after.

 

I have a contact with a decent collection of cars from that era who has helped out tv production companys in the past that I put him in touch with so I am sure for the right proposal on the table he would help you

 

A 3 door is too new, the car needs to be 1984 or slightly older so that rules out any Cossies.

What about a Capri 2.8i? Most sporty Fords from that era were only 2 doors (not including tailgate lol) so wouldn't make very good getaway cars, can you picture 3 heavies struggling to fold the front seats down so that they can clamber in to the back seats . Probably best looking for a early 80s Granada.