1969 Ford Escort Super (Updated 19/09)

That's so awesome, hopefully I'll see it about. Nice addition to your collection too.

Bookmarked........So glad this is going to remain as Ford intended and not yet another RS2000, Mexico, Zetec'ed lash up replica........they've more than been flogged to death.
I do have a thing for Escorts as i had a MK1 Sport for a couple of years then a MK2.
Look forward to watching this evolve.

At last, someone who is actually not gonna make a fake mex....I'm very guilty of that! Nice looking little car and such a great buy, I've owned around 300 mk1s in my lifetime great memories and wish I could afford one now!....make sure you lock that little beauty away too many thieving scum nicking these, great to see your updates atb Dan

could you do me a favour tell me the spacing ford used for the letters on the front and how high up the bonnet they are if you don't mind.
Lovely car btw,

That is just beautiful...!!!

Now alarm it, fit a tracker, fit an angry/hungry Alsatian, chain it to the ground and sleep in it...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so pleased this is going to be restored to original spec' as there are so few original Mk1 Escorts left these days...

Jimspolicev8sd1 - Thanks pal, yes it's staying original with just maybe some OEM+ features.

Jxke - Yes you'll definitely see it around once it's finished. Having said that, my Cosworth hasn't seen daylight for 5 years after the restoration.

Quickrack1 - I can't believe how untouched it actually is in fairness. The steering wheel is super cool. Got to love some period Bakelight.

Cavboy80 - Thanks buddy, as soon as I saw it I thought it has to stay as a Super. I think it will actually make it a rarer car in the end. I'd love a MK2 one day.

Oldskooldubs - I've not got close enough to the sheepskin covers to know, I don't intend to either I'll definitely be hitting it with the lowering stick and looking at wider wheels. I might just improve the current engine as it's the original one and that's rare in a car this old.

Mercdan68 - Don't get me wrong I'd love a Mexico or RS2K but I can't afford one. I can just about afford this little Super and I think it's only proper to return it to how it was. 300 mk1s is bloody impressive! I'll definitely be keeping it under lock and key much like all the others in the fleet.

120y - As soon as I collect the car I'll happily do that for you pal.

Düdo - Thanks buddy.

grifterkid - You should know my style by now mate, I think I'm going to patent the OEM+ look It'll follow the same lines as the Cavalier and the Granada and it will be just as secure. I'm so pleased with it. I think keeping it original will make it a rarer car as mentioned previously. Maybe not as desirable but I'm not sure.

Thrasher - Supers are indeed Super!!! It will certainly be lowered and stances don't worry. You'll be pleased to know that he still has a little old Dynamo under the bonnet. It's all totally as it was from new.

love reading and looking and pics of full restores,
will be watching this

Keeping the seat covers? Great look!

79cord - I was gobsmacked at how original the car is. I never knew the interior was destined for a MK1 Cortina so thanks for that.

Andy-v - Stay tuned pal as I will be putting full updates on here as I go along.

Avenbeam - All I can tell you is that it was a really mint low mileage example. It was in the collection that I bought the Escort from along with lots of other rare beauty's.

Tom83 - You've got to love brown sheep skin seat covers!!

SmokeEm - In that case I can confirm I have a total bargain! I did travel a 350 mile round trip as I thought the same as you. Thanks for the bookmark.