hi all - am currently attempting to restore an S1 back to its former glory, trouble is the shell i've got is way beyond repair so i'm in need of a replacement, anyone got one or know where i can get one - i dont need doors or bonnet, tailgate, glass, kit atc atc, just the bare shell with ID.

Can anyone help?????

 

with id ???? you might sruggel there m8 if you want a s1 shell your better off getting a standard mk3 shell
My bro was looking at one thats in the same way needs a new shell but he's not going to brother as the s1 he was looking at is priced well to high and its not even got the right seats in the front and dash if fooked im getting a xr3 mk3 soon but its been sat for about 8 yrs or more so its probly rotton i'll lit you know tho if it is'nt

 

Cheers mate - yeah i know the MK3 shells aint easy to come by in good condition, apprecaite any help you can give though fella!

 

My brothers got a mk3 escort for sale. Its in good nick for its age. Not been welded underneath. Solid chassis rails and inner wings. Its on an x plate. would be ideal for reshelling an rs

 

Any piccies mate? What sort of price is he looking for it?

Cheers

 

I've got some photo's but there on my uncles pc. I'll get em on tomorrow. he wants Ł150. Cars done 70k was on 40k when i bought it in 2000. prior to me owning it it was owned by an old lady who kept it in a garage since 87 and used it once a week. The car is a 1.1L and its tested till jan.

 

Car pics below. The sills are original just painted with black underseal. Its better than most mk4's I've seen

 

Cosmo, trade someone like mad for it in devon , just look in the back of the mags!, usually cost about Ł500 for a decentish one with logobook which is all you really need i believe.

Ok you will get an xr shell cheaper but when it is all rebuilt and mint it isn't going to be worth much as it isn't an original, it's a look alike and you'll be lucky to top Ł2K so lash the extra cash out now and reap the rewards when you sell it.

Some breaker may even keep service histories that come wth the cars they break for parts so may get it with the shell, it wont really apply as the car is rebuilt from a shell but people buying these cars want as much history as possible, it's just the way it is, and take as many photos os the rebuild as possible, all helps.

Good luck with the build and keep us updated.

 

Cheers for all the info and advice gents - am going to look at a shell this weekend, if its as good as i'm lead to believe then i'll be a happy man! Will keep you posted on the project progress

 

progress report - travelled all the way from North Wales to Essex and back on Sunday - picked up a half decent S1 shell now so the re-build can begin!!

Might be slowed down a little by christmas but will soon be bolting and fettling stuff back on the car!!