appealing or repulsive?

The_Dark_Side · 7 May 2007 at 20:43

lately i've read quite a few posts here from members that love the whole retro motoring scene, so i wondered if this is anyone elses cup of java.
personally i think it's a very appealing car as i've never owned a mk1.
your thoughts on a postcard please.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-escort-m...8QQihZ006QQcategoryZ29755QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Muban · 7 May 2007 at 20:44

Definitely appealing. I'd have one, but I don't have enough cash

Glaucus · 7 May 2007 at 20:45

Well nice, apart from I would take fog lights off and change the paint to make it look more standard.

saitrix · 7 May 2007 at 20:48

Like it, will be rather quick too.

Loving the fogs.

jon.bda · 7 May 2007 at 20:59

Nice...not liking the flip front though, would prefer an original steel front end...must get started on my Mk1('s) one of these days...

Gojira · 7 May 2007 at 20:59

Appealing, definitely.

(I might be biased though, I learnt to drive in a 5-year old L-reg Mk1 1100 :eek:

)

Alan Woodford

The_Dark_Side · 7 May 2007 at 21:01

jon.bda said:
Nice...not liking the flip front though, would prefer an original steel front end

my thoughts also.

Gojira said:
Appealing, definitely.

(I might be biased though, I learnt to drive in a 5-year old L-reg Mk1 1100 )

Alan Woodford

drums on the front?
brave man.

my only concern with the car is it's english axle.

Lopéz · 7 May 2007 at 21:03

The arches suit it, although I personally prefer the Mk1 to be unarched.
Colour scheme is traditional and timeless.
The front suspension setup can only be an improvement on strut designs and the engine delivers the power the car deserves.

Only bit I'm unsure on is the clamshell front end, but that new inner wing/suspension design pretty much dictates it.

I think it's fantastic.

EDIT

Agree with T_D_S, an Atlas would be preferable.

jon.bda · 7 May 2007 at 21:11

Lopéz said:
Agree with T_D_S, an Atlas would be preferable.

Fully floating, lots of links and then a Watts linkage on top...sexy...

The_Dark_Side · 7 May 2007 at 21:13

Lopéz said:
Agree with T_D_S, an Atlas would be preferable.

mainly because the "English" axle was made by Rowntree Mackintosh?

The_Dark_Side · 7 May 2007 at 21:15

jon.bda said:
Fully floating, lots of links and then a Watts linkage on top...sexy...

no experience of a watts linkage.
my mk2 custom was 5 linked and i could crucify absolutely everything on twisty sections but i'm lead to believe a watts linkage makes things even better.
i honestly cannot imagine how this could be so.

Morba · 7 May 2007 at 21:42

appealing for sure, looks like a great car.

L0rdMike · 7 May 2007 at 21:56

I like it but would never buy one.

Mr_Sukebe · 7 May 2007 at 21:58

I've owned one, but it was a cr@ppy 1.1 and topped out at 85mph.
Lovely looking though.

Gojira · 7 May 2007 at 21:59

The_Dark_Side said:
drums on the front?
brave man.

Ha, I failed my first car test in it for braking late at junctions

Lack of power was more of a problem - let's just say I didn't get much overtaking practice

Alan Woodford

Enfield · 7 May 2007 at 22:12

Yep - love it.

If I had the spare cash I would certainly get one. My dads had many Escorts, Mk1's and 2 - sadly before I was born. He had an Mk1 with the "Xpack" on it, basically square wider arches I think.

[huzeeee] · 7 May 2007 at 22:12

So appealing i would deffinatley make/own one!

Firestar_3x · 7 May 2007 at 22:13

Totally amazing, love the Mk1 escort in rally style

danza · 7 May 2007 at 22:14

You'd have to be fully gay and hate cars to not like that. Very sexual example of a MK1 :cool:

JRS · 7 May 2007 at 22:16

Very appealing, apart from the already-mentioned lack of a decent axle out back.

appealing or repulsive?

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