Ford Escort Mk1 Van -1300cc

Early MK 1 Escort Van (1969) - 1300 cc

Located in Ashford - Kent

If you serious about buying an Escort MK 1 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 You Tube 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

MK 2 RS with new tyres on shelf

New Headlining (Black)

Door Winders

Couple of Spare Original Sets

Door Opener Levers

O riginal 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.

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