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2011/03/23 17:31:24
PeterM

How long have you owned your classic Ford?


Nutters like us appear to be holding onto their favourite cars.

So how long have you owned your current classic Ford/s?

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Sean
quote:
Originally posted by PeterM


Nutters like us appear to be holding onto their favourite cars.

So how long have you owned your current classic Ford/s?


A Mk2 Escort Ghia was my first car back in 1992. I have had a few Escorts come and go since then but have held on to my RS which I bought as a 21st birthday present to myself in 1995. [:p] So, 16 years and counting... I have no plans to sell it.
2011/03/23 17:54:04
sundowner
got my sundowner, march 1999, as a rolling shell in excellent condition.
got in running on my 21st bday 3 months later, it was a daily driver till late 2008. it came off the road late feb 2010 for a major rebuild.

heres a pic of it the day i got it running


no plans on selling it, just plan on getting it back on the road with forced induction
2011/03/23 17:54:35
martymexico
Orange mk2 1300xl 2dr bought in 1995, converted it to 2lt plus all usual mods of the day, rear disk, 5sp, lsd, tramp rods, capri struts, venteds, volvo 4spots, Q/rack etc,etc. Still own but is very due for a Tarmac spec rebuild either Zetec or Duratec. the car never let me down or broke down , rare for Escorts !!
2011/03/23 19:08:21
Phil
I've had my Cortina since about October 1993[:u]...my uncle gave it to me to practice on during my pre apprenticeship course and the rest is history[:p]
2011/03/23 19:12:20
maxrs
June 93 is when i bought my MK2 RS from Jbcars.
2011/03/23 20:39:29
The Other Half
Nice hair Glenn! bwahahaha [88]

11 Years and counting...
2011/03/23 21:43:36
ronsmallford
I first bought my capri in nov.76, sold it in 80 and bought it back again in 05.
2011/03/23 21:55:09
Scott
I got my in 2002 when I was 14, Im nearly 23 now.
2011/03/23 22:06:08
jorgan92
Just turned 14, gathered up all my money and bought a rolling shell off a mate, he felt sorry and chucked in a screwed engine so Ive had it for 4 years now, been on the road with said stuffed engine for nearly two.
2011/03/23 22:26:30
sundowner
quote:
Originally posted by The Other Half

Nice hair Glenn! bwahahaha [88]

11 Years and counting...


did u have hair when u got the rs nathan? [:x)]

show us a pic
2011/03/24 09:22:52
The Other Half
quote:
Originally posted by sundowner

quote:
Originally posted by The Other Half

Nice hair Glenn! bwahahaha [88]

11 Years and counting...


did u have hair when u got the rs nathan? [:x)]

show us a pic



Touché [:x)]
2011/03/24 11:01:33
sundowner
all good mate, by the way how long u had the rs?
2011/03/24 12:19:31
pj
Had Escorts for 26years first one mk1 $75 for car $35 to tow it home in 85
the one i have now 9years
PJ
2011/03/24 19:40:53
Escortpower
Have had my current 2 door for 18 years now. Gee how time flies. [:x)]

Craig.
2011/03/24 21:12:59
cosworthfreak
I bought my first Mk1 Capri (a 1600 Deluxe) in May of 1989, which I'm currently bringing back to its former glory. I've had other Capris over the last 21 years, but my first will always be my favourite.

Cheers
Jamie
2011/03/24 21:28:21
JamesR
nearly 6 years.
2011/03/24 21:51:44
2lt_Scort
10.5 yrs and the relationship is still as strong as ever

Rhys
2011/03/24 22:02:25
PeterM

31 years - Aussie Mk2 RS2000 sno white 4 door (bought new, currently being reassembled)

25 years - Mk2 1.6L Escort panel van (bought from Telecom auction). My daily.

3 years - Aussie Mk2 RS2000 sno white 2 door (bought from forum member).
2011/03/25 22:31:45
fehlbie
I bought my Mk2 Escort Ghia in 1995, it was my first car and I have owned her ever since. So that makes it 16 years and I have no plans of ever selling her, she has been a great car.
2011/03/26 09:19:41
Luke
My mk1 escort I have had as a ongoing project for 13 yrs with a only few months of them seeing the road. Dont know whether to [88] or[8~2]
2011/03/26 19:53:06
US3100
Bought my 1972 GTV6 3000 in 1990 and purchased the 1969 GT1600 in 1997
2011/03/27 09:53:33
jimmyd
Bought the RS off the local Ford dealership back lot over 1989 xmas/new years period

How she looked about 5 minutes after getting her home -




And more recently -


2011/03/27 22:24:22
Scott
Some of you have had your cars for almost as long as I've been alive if not longer[88]
2011/03/28 15:42:43
PeterM
Hello Scott,

That's a real worry for us older nuts on the acorn tree!

However it is even more of a worry when you consider that our cars have now survived 30 plus years, and many cars will most probably outlast many of their current owners,.....when the older nuts amongst us fall off the acorn tree..... [88]
2011/03/28 20:50:35
powertek
Bought my white mk3 capri (1980 model) back in 1989 in Perth when it was only 9 years old

I have had it for 22 years - now in Sydney
2011/03/28 22:09:13
Scott
quote:
Originally posted by PeterM

Hello Scott,

That's a real worry for us older nuts on the acorn tree!

However it is even more of a worry when you consider that our cars have now survived 30 plus years, and many cars will most probably outlast many of their current owners,.....when the older nuts amongst us fall off the acorn tree..... [88]


But at least there is those of us of the younger gen that will look after them
2011/03/29 09:01:23
INSOMNIA
Got my Escort in 1999.
Still have it.
2011/03/29 18:56:30
razzle308
Bought my 4 door 1980 ghia when i was 17 and had it since.
Spent a bit of time in the shed waiting for todays restore.
So that makes it about 22 years.
Oh man i got old
2011/01/04 23:56:46
celtic
1968 green cortina 1600E, owned since 2001, 1969 red cortina 1600GT,owned since 1992
1972 blue escort mk1, owned since 2008
1972 purple escort mk1,owned since2009
1972 escort twin cam, owned since2010
1980 silver escort rallypack owned since 2005
1980 escort 1600 owned since 2007
1980 escort panelvan owned since 2007
1980 red rs2000 owned since 2007
1980 white rs2000 owned since2007
1980 red rs2000 owned since 2008
I LOVE OLD FORDS

2011/02/04 21:05:34
brad_80_scort
just sold my Sundowner yesterday, i feel gutted, but knowing its got a decent life ahead of it.... wont be too long until im on the hunt for another one.....

owned it 4 years after buying sight unseen off ebay.... a glorious 2 years on the road....
2011/04/04 10:56:57

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