Finally back in a Mk1 Escort

Hi all,
 
after a very, very long search I am glad to say I have finally got back in to a Mk1 Escort.  Currently on it’s way to me via CEVA Logistics.  hope the pic’s upload.
 
Steve
 
 

Noice, very tidy looking unit what spec is it?

It’s mostly original XL 1300 Auto but now with a 711 bottom half with the 1300 head, bit of a cam, Webber carb and manifold and exhaust.  I am the third owner from new with the last owner owning it for 20 years.  Still have the 1300 matching number Botton half Of the motor.

Awesome pick up mate, shows that they are still out there.

Sad to see it leaving ADL but hey its not far over the border!

I love the classic 70s colours, browns, greens etc.

Thanks Robbie,
 
I am amazed no one in Adelaide had bought it.  It’s like Xmas eve now waiting till next Wednesday for it to get here.  Having said that my search has taken years, so not too long now.

Car market for these type of cars is a bit strange. People dont need them so they are definitely a luxury item but often people dont want to pay the price premiums they are now reaching. I havent owned my car long (bit over 2 years now) and what i see listed for what i paid for is crazy.

Congrats, looks pretty neat.
I'll keep an eye out if I see you cruising around Gtown

Nice Escort, looks well worth the money and will only keep appreciating.

Getting excited now as CEVA have confirmed the little Escort will be delivered tomorrow.
 

Cant be far away now hey?
 

Correct, Robbie, arrived today about 10:30 CEVA are such a good company to deal with.  The driver called me 30 minutes before he arrived.  Now tucked up in the garage before the threatened big wet arrives.  Not had much chance to get in and under it to see what I have.  Gear selector seems extremely loose.  See other post requesting ideas on fixing this.  Glad it’s here and I can get a roadworthy completed for rego.
 
 

Congrats mate, she looks so mint.

I have an standard stereo from a mk2 if your looking at keeping it semi period correct

Noticed your missing one!

Well spotted and thanks for the offer.  The owner has the original radio in storage and will give it to me once he can get access to it.  This will take in excess of 4-6 months as he is building a house.  He had fitted a modern unit with 6 disc changer and speakers etc but I don’t care for that kind of stuff so it was agreed he could remove it.  Where are you based?

Im in adelaide.

All good, how awesome he has the original stereo also, what time capsule.

Adelaide seems to be a hotbed for Ford Escorts.  Would certainly like to have access to a mechanic like you have and your car looks the business.

You managed to snatch one away from us!

After taking my evo to many wrong places its nice to take it to places that know what they are doing!

Hi Steve,
I saw your ad on Gumtree regarding wheels.
Do these work any better for you
13X6 Original Bathurst Globes?
All tyres have tread but are probably due to be changed due to age.

Hi Deano,
 
Thanks for offering these up but I am really after a plain steel type 5 1/2 x13 size or 6 x 13.  Possibly RS 4 spokes.
happy to say the car has finally passed roadworthy and is now on historic rego.
 

no worries.
I gave a set of steels to another forum member who was relocating his cars overseas. 
Who did your roadworthy, and which club did you go through?
If I get back onto my Escort, I will need to find someone 'sympathetic' to older cars.
Love the guard dog..

I used a garage near to me in Geelong.  They did a good job but it was really expensive.  They were reasonably happy to work on older cars but were a bit frustrated waiting on parts and in fact fitted roller top strut mounts.  This had the unwanted affect of not only raising the car by at least an inch, were also a great deal more expensive and were not really required, they just didn’t want to wait for the other ones to be delivered.  The other work again was expensive but they did a good job overall.
it’s always a risk buying a car from SA as they can sometimes get away with things you can’t and don’t actually want to get away with in Victoria. No offence intended to SA people.
i am now back as a member with the RS Owners Club Victoria again and the rego part was painless at Vic Roads in Geelong.