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kj - 8/10/09 at 06:59 AM

What would you rather have ?

1) Locost
2) Mk1 Escort

iank - 8/10/09 at 07:04 AM

Locost, would be better as a poll

CraigJ - 8/10/09 at 07:12 AM

mk1 Escort

Gergely - 8/10/09 at 07:16 AM

Locost

mookaloid - 8/10/09 at 07:18 AM

depends on the escort

Humbug - 8/10/09 at 07:21 AM

Mk1 Escort, then turn it into a Locost?

rallyingden - 8/10/09 at 07:24 AM

can I be greedy and have both

If I had to choose it would be a decent Mk1

[Edited on 8/10/09 by rallyingden]

tomgregory2000 - 8/10/09 at 07:34 AM

mint mk1 scort, can use it in the rain

alistairolsen - 8/10/09 at 08:05 AM

quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
mint mk1 scort, can use it in the rain


wont stay mint for long!

Id rather have the Mk1, worth a LOT more than the average locost, and I can build a locost more easily than I can rebuild a mk1 to show condition

Daddylonglegs - 8/10/09 at 08:14 AM

Mk1 Locost

nick205 - 8/10/09 at 08:22 AM

mk1 Escort for me please, with Cosworth conversion and a 5 link rear axle set-up.

kj - 8/10/09 at 08:31 AM

I have not seen it yet, but its a Mk1 1300e, with a 1.6 ohv fitted and stood for a while under cover but out side no glass fitted.
I might have a look at it.

BenB - 8/10/09 at 08:41 AM

Locost

especially when you take into account the silly prices that classic Fords go for!! For a poverty spec Ford you could get a tasty locost!!

Steve Hignett - 8/10/09 at 08:52 AM

For the silly money it will cost you to do up the Escort, it would have to be the Locost...

alistairolsen - 8/10/09 at 08:52 AM

Depends if the question was which one you would buy if you you had the money, or which one you would take for nothing if offered both!

kj - 8/10/09 at 09:07 AM

Spoke to the guy and he is keeping it for spares, so keeping my locost.

He did say it has been standing for about 12 years with no windows and bits from the engine stripped, would need more welding than you could shake a stick at.
Makes you wonder what spares he could use from it.

blakep82 - 8/10/09 at 09:46 AM

mk1 escort all the way

speedyxjs - 8/10/09 at 10:19 AM

Escort

No, Locost

No wait, Escort

What engine does the Locost have?

Aaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggghhhhhh DONT MAKE ME CHOOSE

iank - 8/10/09 at 10:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by kj
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Makes you wonder what spares he could use from it.


[cynical]V5 and vin plate[/cynical]

gazza285 - 8/10/09 at 07:17 PM

Had three Mk1s before getting a Westfield to rebuild, downside was too much welding of rusty steel, but I'd rather have one. Became too expensive though.

Marcus - 9/10/09 at 07:30 PM

I can't believe the sentiment out there for the Mk 1 Escort....it was crap!!!
It was a mass produced heap of poo which I, for one, will not miss. OK it did ok in motorsport, but those cars bear little resemblance under the skin to a standard car. Parts for the damned things (especially bodywork) are astronomical.
Give me a Locost anyday!!