Weihrauch17 Posted December 12, 2024 Report Share Posted December 12, 2024 https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/296bhp-10000rpm-800kg-mk1-ford-escort-rs-back £295k!! Somebody will buy them no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 12, 2024 Report Share Posted December 12, 2024 (edited) i can thinkof better things to spend £295k on than a bloody wizzed up escort........like the original range rover that has been rebuilt properly and engined up............they look very nice too....(all new) Edited December 12, 2024 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted December 12, 2024 Report Share Posted December 12, 2024 Ford have done this because of the success that a company called MST are producing mk1 & Mk2 escorts and selling well in different guises. https://mst-cars.com/#mk2-evo-x All new registered as well but cheaper than ford. They also have plans for the RS200 and 6R4 Metro as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 13, 2024 Report Share Posted December 13, 2024 Yes Ford must feel they've missed out and are trying to play catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 13, 2024 Report Share Posted December 13, 2024 I used to get a lift to work back in the late 70’s in a Mk1 Mexico. Great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 13, 2024 Report Share Posted December 13, 2024 Yes, a Mate had a bright yellow one in the early 1980's and had it refurbished and we would take it out in the good old days and he could drive the damned thing very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted December 13, 2024 Report Share Posted December 13, 2024 Never managed to own a mexico, but i had a mk1 that was tweaked a bit, unfortunatly some black ice on a bridge one night and it was like a scene from dancing on ice as me and 5 other cars spun round and round, i hit the barrier backward and the car was totalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.357shooter Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 (edited) what a waste of money 300k for an escort.the world has indeed gone mad. 2023 911 turbo s 169k 2024 lambo huracan 225k 2023 ferrari f8 tributo 225k Edited December 17, 2024 by .357shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 23:41, shaun4860 said: Ford have done this because of the success that a company called MST are producing mk1 & Mk2 escorts and selling well in different guises. https://mst-cars.com/#mk2-evo-x All new registered as well but cheaper than ford. They also have plans for the RS200 and 6R4 Metro as well The MST cars look much nicer in my opinion, and those are ludicrously expensive too…..most buying them will those wealthy enough to have large collections of cars and buying one just because they can, and them being fairly rare as built in such limited numbers. I’d have one if I was one of those people though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 i had a mk1 with twin carbs that thing would move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 The bog standard 1100 which most people had was a complete piece of **** from day one. And the 1300 cc job wasn’t much better. I drove a few of each and none of them were any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted December 22, 2024 Report Share Posted December 22, 2024 Not the best looking car in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted December 23, 2024 Report Share Posted December 23, 2024 I never had a Mk1 escort but drove them occasionally, I was never tempted to buy one. I wouldn't mind another Mk1 Granada... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted December 23, 2024 Report Share Posted December 23, 2024 My first company car was an 1100 Mk 1. HFM 564J. Crossply tyres and plastic seats. It didn't need an accelerator - a switch would have been more useful. You could run faster. 100% reliable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 23, 2024 Report Share Posted December 23, 2024 Back in the day I had a rally prepped RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 23, 2024 Report Share Posted December 23, 2024 12 minutes ago, la bala said: Back in the day I had a rally prepped RS Bilstien front suspension, rear adjustable spax shocks ,competition rear springs, quick rack, a joy to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 23, 2024 Report Share Posted December 23, 2024 (edited) Lands End with Mum Ireland with the Stig and the wife Siberia Manchester Airport, taxi service Edited December 23, 2024 by 39TDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 24, 2024 Report Share Posted December 24, 2024 The car looks fine, but I don't see value for money. You can get better handling cars and quicker for a whole lot less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted December 25, 2024 Report Share Posted December 25, 2024 On 17/12/2024 at 20:45, London Best said: The bog standard 1100 which most people had was a complete piece of **** from day one. And the 1300 cc job wasn’t much better. I drove a few of each and none of them were any good. Mm, from the factory of red Robbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 25, 2024 Report Share Posted December 25, 2024 1 hour ago, old man said: Mm, from the factory of red Robbo? He worked for British Leyland, NOT Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted December 26, 2024 Report Share Posted December 26, 2024 21 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: He worked for British Leyland, NOT Ford. Yep he did, apologies, I was responding to LB in a hurry. I hope you didn't own any of his inspired masterpieces as I did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted December 26, 2024 Report Share Posted December 26, 2024 22 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: He attended at British Leyland, NOT Ford. Corrected that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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