Ford Escort Mk1 Van -1300cc

Early MK1 Escort Van (1969) - 1300cc

Located in Ashford - Kent

If you serious about buying an Escort MK1 Van and appreciate the value and rarity of these then you really need to look no further and invest in this one.

This van will be advertised on another site ‘Car & Classic Cars' Web Site before auction end date and can be viewed there if the Auction does not reach the high reserve price – don't waste  my time and yours with silly offers, serious buyers ready to purchase only contact me please. Silly questions or offers will not be entertained (no response will be given).

This 4 owner 25,000 mile example is one of a kind and probable the best out there, could be left as an original unmolested example or easily restored to Concours.  Stored in dry, dehumidified garage undercover when not in use.

Ant Anstead refurbished all the mechanicals on this, so he could use it as a daily runner with no reliability worries – this remains the same today, starts, runs and drives very well.  See Ant Anstead Article in photos – Hand Sign Written ‘Evanta Motor Co.'  ‘Support Vehicle' painted on Van was commissioned by him – apparently this can easily be removed if you wish with oven cleaner, elbow grease and a quick polish after (see YouTube videos)

All grey areas of body work have had work whilst all blue areas remain original (except under bonnet) which was resprayed when mechanicals overhauled I believe and in very good condition).

This van really is in good condition all round see photos, ask if you want more of any specific area.  Serious buyers are welcome to come and look, in garage on ramp ready for any inspection.

I have done too few miles in this van to warrant keeping it, needs to go to a more worthy home – but not desperate to sell so no silly offers or chancers please.

I changed some bits on the van (of the era upgrades/mods) so it was more usable/reliable/comfortable for everyday use but have kept all the original components as spares or to be put back if required or sell for a small fortune on ebay.

New Bits (since my ownership)                                                Original retained

RS Bucket Seats                                                                          Drivers Side unstitched (see photos)

RS Door Cards                                                                             Little Worn

New Retractable Seat Belts                                                         Originals Kept

New Centre Console (Ice Scraper Style)                                     None Originally

Steering Wheel                                                                            Have Original

Wheels & Tyres (steel with hubs) John Brown                           MK2 RS with new tyres on shelf

New Headlining (Black)

Door Winders                                                                             Couple of Spare Original Sets

Door Opener Levers                                                                   Original Spare Set

New Passenger Parcel Shelf                                                      Have Original and Spare Drives (not original)

Side Door Handles                                                                      Spare Sets

Rear Door Handle                                                                        Spare Sets

Door Mirrors                                                                                 Original Rectangular ones corroded by serviceable

New Stainless Steel Rear Quarter Bumpers                               Original Rear Chrome Quarter Bumpers

New Stainless Steel Front Quarter Bumpers                              Original Front Single Chrome bumper (with starter hole)

New Front Bumper Irons                                                             Original Bumper Irons

New Number Plates                                                                     Original Black and Silver Number Plates

Replacement Rear View Mirror

New Door Window Rubbers and seals

New Rear Door Rubbers

New Wheel Studs (UNF)

New Billet Heater Surround

New Indicator Stalk

New Engine Bay Sticker Set

New Carpet

New Rear floor Liner (ply + carpet)

New Chrome Wiper Arms and Wipers

New Wiper Spacers (Stainless Steel)

Fuse Box Plastic Cover

Bonnet Rubbers

Period Tow Bar

I have what can only be described as shit loads of small spares and replacement parts , which if I achieve the right value am willing to let go with the van, worth hundreds and very hard to source.

Also published at eBay.co.uk

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