Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

[lee 1]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Cheers Jon

[2.1tony]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

that is one serious bit of kit , cant wait to see it , the v6 esc i been in you can pull away in 4th gear , luv em

[Allerton Classics]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Very nice car

Will you be posting the bhp

[Jon]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Certainly will, don't reckon it will be much over 150, if that but it should have a very healthy torque figure. Will run it with a single carb next year then gonna look at building a set-up using 6 throttle bodies.........

[exboyracer]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Lovely car did you ever finish it?
What are the dials from - a jaguar of some sort?

[Jon]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Right update for you folks, and not one that i want to make but it has been on the cards for a while and partl why I have never finished it. Sadly due to family/money issues I have to have a clearout, not going into details on this forum but sadly I have no other option but to sell up. Not sure what value to put on it yet but will get a proper post up in the For Sale section asap. There is still work to be done on it, the wiring being the main thing and then a full spanner/geometry check ready for the road/MOT. Unfortunatly there is some sort of reaction with the paint so there are some micro blisters which will obviously affect the value somewhat and if someone wanted it for a show car I would suggest a respray but for a track/road car then it will be more than fine, just being honest I guess. If anyone is interested PM me and we can talk in more detail.

[Jon]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

to re-cap: Engine: 3100cc Essex V6, Kent fast road cam, 40DFAV carb, custom made tubular exhaust manifold, Aldon electronic ignition, 4-speed Capri gearbox, twin side pipes..
Suspension: Front Gaz coilovers, twin cam anti roll bar JEMS tubular cross member, quick rack, poly bushes, double width and anti dive kit. Rear Four bar, watts linkage, GAZ coilovers, poly bushes, Atlas axle, Fossie built LSD, Image 3-piece split rims, Toyo tyres.
Brakes: Hi-Spec front dics conversion, Retro Motorsport rear disc conversion, mechanical handbrake, bias pedal box.
Body/Interior: Steel bubble arches, bumper removed, modified 6-point Safety Devices roll cage, flocked dash top, Cobra bucket seats, roof mounted switch panel, Smiths gauges, Silver with black/green Castrol design by Central Blast Cleaning, removable towing eyes, safety cut-out box.
Thanks to: Retro Motorsport, Central Blast Cleaning, Janspeed, Fostec Engineering, Kent Cams, Safety Devices, Image Wheels, Toyo, Specialised Engines plus many others….

[angliaant]

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[4parajon]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

What a shame Jon.
Hope you get a good price for it mate

[david_white]

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I'm gutted for you mate, I just hope it goes to a good home and gets to keep the V6 in place

[Jon]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

well one option is to keep the V6 for use another day when funds allow and circumstances change ;-)

[lee 1]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Gutted for you mate but needs must and all that.

Watching this build in classic ford was what made me sell the mk2 and start my mk1,i am sure it will not be for sale for long good luck

[Hoogi]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Sorry to hear Jon.............."Best of Luck".

[david_white]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

very nice motor Jon so what you asking for these loverly beast

Sensible offers over £10k I think. It's one stunning car too

[Jon]

Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

Yeah as Dave said, drop me a line and make an offer ;-)