YODI
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| posted on 11/9/11 at 07:11 PM |
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My Escort
Ill take a kit car up to 5-5.5K in PX
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320758140356
Thanks, Yodi
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snapper
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| posted on 11/9/11 at 07:43 PM |
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You've got it advertised as an Escort Mexico
The eBay description says 1.1 engine
Mexico's were 1.6
Want to tell us a bit more about this "Mexico"?
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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YODI
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| posted on 11/9/11 at 07:46 PM |
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Maybe the giveaway is in the title?? (REPLICA)
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Ford MK1 Escort Mexico replica - restored, MOT'd and taxed ready to use mk2
and I also mention it's 1600 xflow running gear.
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The running gear is all 1600cc xflow.
[Edited on 11/9/11 by YODI]
[Edited on 11/9/11 by YODI]
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Wheels244
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| posted on 11/9/11 at 08:37 PM |
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Replica or not - that is one tidy machine !! Well done sir .
Reminds me of my youth, couple of my mates had a Mk1s back in the days when they were tuppence a bucket load - not like that now 
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YODI
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| posted on 11/9/11 at 08:45 PM |
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Thanks wheels...
Sorry if my reply aboved seemed arsey but my advert was pretty good and descriptive I thought, so didn't get the dig about the Mexico part as
it's all there....
But yes, its a great car but I'd love a kit car again something with power  I've had about 10 Mk1 and MK2's now, love them and
maybe one day I'll actually keep one
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Wheels244
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| posted on 11/9/11 at 08:54 PM |
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Before I built my MNR I went to see a Mk2 RS2000 with drop nose.
Literally the car of my dreams - it was in Edingburgh 400 mile round trip - I had the money with me to buy it.
I took it out for two test drives and then didn't buy it - I think i'd built it up so much in my mind over the years, thinking it was
going to be some sort of rally car - but no, I'm afraid the Pinto didn't live up to my expectations - really burst my bubble.
( wished I'd bought it seeing what the prices are now - it had a solid shell )
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myke pocock
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| posted on 11/9/11 at 09:11 PM |
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Oh!!!!!!!! that is SO tasty. Sod it if its a replica. Who cares a fk. Aint got the cash, aint got the space, got too many cars already but.....
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fullpint
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 08:02 AM |
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Thats well tasty.. I remember taking a genuine AVO out for a test drive in Bath back in the early 80's.. Scared the life out of me cause the
seat was NOT bolted down.
This is one nice look Escort, ok a rep but but who cares. Good luck with the sale mate.
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www.tpcs-magnesium-refurbs.co.uk
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YODI
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 08:46 AM |
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Thanks guys, im not prepared to sell it for cheap so it may stay in my garage a while longer
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NigeEss
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 09:36 AM |
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That looks fantastic, shame I can't afford it 
1973 should be tax exempt too.
[Edited on 12/9/11 by NigeEss]
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ChrisW
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 09:45 AM |
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Does it really matter these days if it's a replica? It's a 2-door mk1 Escort - it's rare enough as it is. I'd far rather
have a replica that's not seen much attention than a "Trigger's broom" original just because of what it says on the log
book.
Chris
My gaff my rules
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YODI
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 09:48 AM |
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Chris I'm with you all the way on that, it's a Mk1 escort you can use
1973 isn't exempt though, 31.12.1972 and before are all tax exempt
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McLannahan
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 10:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snapper
You've got it advertised as an Escort Mexico
The eBay description says 1.1 engine
Mexico's were 1.6
Want to tell us a bit more about this "Mexico"?
Pointless dig?
Good luck with your sale. Car looks great!
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 10:54 AM |
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Just out of interest, whats the rough guide price? I'm assuming the ebay price currently is to spark interest.....
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YODI
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 11:04 AM |
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Hi,
I started it at 99p as I knew it would go up naturally and it did, its got 201 watchers and 8 questions so far of which 2 are lame PX's
I'm probably going to let the auction run, but the price would be £6500-7000 and the £6500 would be an absolute minimum too
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 11:08 AM |
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Thanks for the info.
Also out of my range I've always had a soft spot for Mk1's, and thats a lovely example.
Good luck!
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ChrisW
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| posted on 12/9/11 at 12:08 PM |
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Indeed a lovely example. I'll have one one day, but finances don't permit at the moment.
EDIT: ...unless you're interested in a straight swap for this? Unlikely I know, but have a look anyway.
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=144437
Cheers, Chris
[Edited on 12/9/2011 by ChrisW]
My gaff my rules
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YODI
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| posted on 13/9/11 at 11:32 AM |
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Hi Chris,
Thanks mate but it's not for me, luckily my mum has an Audi A3 2.0 turbo convert, that I have my own key for and she travels 6 months of the
year at least so the odd day I fancy roof down I can lol
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