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    1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door – 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    Time has come to sell my pride and joy, not through choice buy unfortunately the unit I rent has now had planning approved so I need to get out, and I’m not prepared to leave her on the drive I would rather another enthusiast picks her up.
    I have owned the car just less than 7 years, I brought it as a rolling shell and over 5 ½ years did a full restoration. It has been on the road for 1 year and has been an absolute blast, lots of attention when out and a real buzz to drive.

    I’m looking for 18k ono



    Spec

    Shell


    1974 1300xl Shell
    Underside has been painting in anti-rust premier and 4 coats of POR15
    Top coat – Lipari Blue
    Any panels that needed doing has been done

    Repairs


    Inner and outer sills
    Full length strut tops (expressed panels)
    Front Panel
    Rear Panel
    Rear Arches
    Tank well
    Spare wheel well
    Splash panels
    Both Flitch Panels
    Bottom of Both Doors

    Modifications


    6 Point Rollcage – additional Double Cross in the rear, Harness Bar, Dash Bar and Removable Door bars
    Fibreglass Mexico Wings
    Larger gearbox Tunnel
    Rear Firewall
    Welded in Fuel Tank Platform
    Semi Tubbed Rear Arches
    Custom Gear Box Mount
    New Dog Bone Grille
    Chassis Leg to Bulkhead Strengthen plates
    Battery Tray Removed from Engine Bay
    Brand New Drop glass
    New Rubber All Round

    Steering & Suspension


    All parts where blasted and powder coated or painted before refitting

    FRONT

    Standard Cross Member
    Quick Rack
    2 1/4” Bilstein Coil overs
    New TCA’s
    POLY BUSHED

    REAR

    Single Leaf Springs Decambered by 2”
    2” Lowering Block
    Gaz Dampers
    Refurbed Rear Drums
    Coverted to Mk2 Escort Handbrake Set up
    POLY BUSHES

    Brakes

    Arrow Engineering Biased Pedal Box
    M16 Vented Calipers
    Vented Brake Discs
    Refurbed Rear Drums
    Braided Hoses throughout the Whole Cars
    Fast Road Brake Pads (Cant Remember which brand)

    Engine, Gearbox & Axle

    I brought this engine complete so don’t have complete spec originally it was built by HT racing
    2.1 Ford Pinto (162bhp)
    HT1 Cam
    Brand New Twin 45 DCOE’s (4 Progession Hole)
    Brand New Twin 45 Inlet Manifold
    Brand New Linkage
    Big valve head
    Group 1inlet
    Group 2 Exhaust
    Uprated Head Gasket
    H&H Electronic Ignition – Custom Curve to Suit Spec
    Magnecor Leads
    Upgraded Bottom End
    Alloy Sump
    Alloy Engine Mounts
    105 Speed Stainless Manifold
    Ashley Single Box System
    Custom Cam Cover (Hydro dipped)
    Alloy Breather Elbow
    Mocal Breather Tank
    Filter King Filter and pressure Regulator
    Alloy Rad
    Silicone Hose
    Electric Fan

    Recently Rolling Road – 162bhp (Twin 45’s) When I brought the engine he has a print out of 174 bhp (Twin 48’s) I changed them to 45’s just to make it have better manners on the road

    Type 9 5 Speed Box
    English Axle
    3.9 Diff

    Wheels & Tyres


    7x13 TWO GATE ALLOYS (MInilite Style)
    165/55/13 Tyres Loads of Tread All round

    Interior

    Cobra Monaco Black Bucket Seats
    4 Point 3” Harness
    Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher – 1 nozzle point towards the engine the other to drivers feet
    Quick Shift Gear Leaver
    Genuine Sprinalex Steering wheel
    6 Dial Dash
    Battery Cut Off Switch
    Oil Pressure Gauge
    Alloy Drivers Foot Plate
    Alloy Passenger Foot Rest

    Electrics


    Custom Wiring Loom
    Hazards
    Tracker

    Boot


    12 Gallon Alloy Fuel Tank and Filler
    Alloy battery Tray
    Alloy Fuel Pump Mount
    New Battery
    Redtop Fuel Pump
    Screen Washer Bottle
    Spare Wheel Double Post – (perfect for you santa pod J)

    Misc


    Other bits to mention
    Pretty much every nut & bolt has been replaced

    This has been a labour of love ill know ill never get what I spend on the car back but I didn’t build it for a profit. There are a couple of little jobs still to be done all minor but ill will let any Serious buyer know whats needed. I will still be working on the car so they may be compete buy the time off sale
    A Few Pics below, will get a few more over the coming weeks when time allows

    Video of the rolling road session
    https://youtu.be/6jS63a2Tyi4







    Just realised I don’t have interior shots on my phone but ill get some done tmw

    Ill be the only one driving the car no test pilots please, car is in Bedfordshire I wont be meeting anyone where the car is kept for obvious reasons

    If you interested please email me martin@retrobolts.co.uk or call 01525 771077 (sensible hours please)

    1974 MK1 Escort - Work in Progress

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    Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    nice escort, very unusual colour on an escort...i like it.....glws

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    Cool Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    love this car , my favourite at CFS this year

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    Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    Very nice and also sensible price
    Big Wing sold and gone to be a film star

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    Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    Lovely that, very clean. And i could listen to that rolling road session all day long!

    GLWTS

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    Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    loving the colourscheme. good luck.

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    Thanks for the comments gents

    Gutted it has to go but these things happen

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    Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    Lovely car. I admired this car through your build thread.

    GLWS.

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    Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    This is beautiful. Best of luck with the sale

    ***Don't Fool with the Old Skool***

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    Re: 1974 Mk1 Escort 2 Door - Complete Restro - 2.1 Pinto 162bhp

    Sold sold sold

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