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Ford Escort Mk1 1300L 1972 Sympathetically restored UK car. New MOT

Sale price: £14,000.00 make an offer

Car location: Newquay, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1972
Doors:
4
Mileage:
85279
Engine:
1300
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Ford Escort Mk1 1300L 1972 Sympathetically restored UK car. New MOT for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.1) based on 61 votes
Hi thanks for looking. Ebay removed the last listing due to an error in the title.Here for sale is a very nice Escort Mk1 1300L. Matching numbers car. This is a genuine UK car, not an import that seem to be flooding the market. It was previously in dry storage for many years, tucked away down here in Cornwall. You're more likely to see a Mexico or RS than see another one of these models.These were the car of choice for the working man's transport back in the seventies. They were everywhere then. A very rare car nowadays though. It's just sailed through its MOT with no advisories, I know it doesn't need an MOT but this is to give any potential buyer full piece of mind. It is also tax exempt being a historic vehicle. It's had a sympathetic restoration, with the emphasis on trying to keep it as original as possible. It's recently undertaken a full bare metal repaint using Epoxy 2K primer and 2K solid colour in its original Electric Blue. Both sides of all the doors, bonnet and boot lid have been painted. Also the engine bay, boot compartment and door shuts painted. New rear wheel arches and a good set of front wings were fitted, along with a new front panel, slam panel, radiator supports and lower front crossmember. All the other panels, including all four doors, are original. It's been fully Waxoyled on the underside with two coats of genuine Waxoyl, so any rust will be kept away for many years. I have in excess of 80+ photos, please contact me if you wish to see them.On top of all the body attention it's received its also had all the mechanicals attended to.  There is no differential or gearbox whine, it changes gear very smoothly indeed. Everything feels as tight as a drum. All the brakes have been renewed, including all the brake lines, all flexible brake hoses, all brake shoes, (front and rear) and all wheel cylinders. Obviously new brake fluid and a new seal kit in the master cylinder. It's stops in a straight line and met the modern day MOT requirements, a feat in itself !! The engine has been serviced with new engine oil and filter. Points and condenser replaced. New spark plugs, new antifreeze etc etc. It's had new headlight bowls and new chrome surrounds. Brand new front indicator units including new lenses. Rear lights are original apart from very expensive new chrome surrounds. They look really good. All exterior door handles are original having been on a machine polisher they have come up very nice indeed, not perfect but very nice. After all it's got to have some patina !New windscreen washer pipework. Brand new battery. It's had four brand new tyres fitted on its original 12 inch wheels, with new valves. There is also a spare in the boot, although this tyre isn't new it's very road legal and holds air. The interior has its original carpet in very good condition, as are the door cards, seats etc, apart from the drivers seat, this is the only real flaw, the drivers seat could do with re upholstering. I didn't have this done as you will never match the colour of a 49 year old interior so I've left it. You should be able to see the seat in the pictures. As to pictures I have many, from start to finish. It's also had new front and rear screen rubbers. New outer weatherstrips on all the doors with new clips. Everything that's been purchased for this Escort was bought on quality, not price. We use trusted suppliers who we've used many times previously. It's runs superbly, and drives the same. Keeps up with modern traffic. You can't help but smile when driving it. Turns heads everywhere it goes.These old Ford Escorts are a very sound financial investment, and are only going up in value. Better than money in the bank. The reason for this sale is, its what we do. We find classic cars and restore them to as original as we can.Any inspection welcome. Any genuine questions please ask. Not interested in part ex. There will be no refunds. It's your responsibility to view the car before bidding / buying, so you know what you're getting. The photos make up part of the description. Thanks for looking.     

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