Hello all, and thank you RR for the advert.
1974,Ford Escort, 1100 XL, White, 4 Door
£4500
Serbian restoration & import
Commissioned by myself, this was bought as a running/driving car in Serbia where I had it was restored with the intent to use it myself, but, with other projects needing funds an attention it's with great sadness I offer my Escort for sale.
The car has been MOT'd, a requirement for UK registration, but I have not started the UK registration process, so if nothing else, you will be the first UK owner. The car will be sold with a bill of sale from the gentleman that both purchased and drove the car to the UK for me. Just to note, I am not a dealer, this car was for me, but has arrived a little later than planned as as mentioned before, other projects now take priority.
So, to the car itself. it's a delightful little 4 Door 1100 XL, benefiting from 6 clock dash and fabric seats. The car have covered over 1600 miles since the rebuild in the drive over here and too and from MOT, with a little *cough* excursion as I couldn't resist. Has a silky smooth gear change and each gear is easy to find. Engine is like a little sewing machine, easy to start, though being small requires a few revs to get it going.
Work carried out, well, everything, new paint, new interior, refurbished wheels, new rear tyres, all gaskets changed during engine rebuild, new windscreen rubber, new custom exhaust from manifold back, replacement steering rack, welding to the floor etc etc. I would really recommend coming to see the car to see the quality, but also to see the little issues that could do with sorting to make it truly exceptional.
Faults of note, weird wheels nuts preventing the fitment of the hub caps, holes in the dash for a spindle radio, static seat belts, inertia reel would be more comfortable, couple of little knicks to the paint on door edges and a tiny bit of bubbling on one of the doors. Also, lots of cars state 'never welded' etc, well, this one has, as it's been on the road and in constant use since new, but I liked the fact it was a running and driving car, and not one that had been sat, in fact, I probably requested 'too much' to be done whilst the car was over there, but I guess that is only a bonus for the next owner, who can buy confident there is nothing to do apart from 'personalise' for a long time to come.
So, in short a great little car with a fantastic opportunity to make exactly as you want it over winter, ready for the 2015 season.
Many photos, and as much as they are a great representation of condition, I really encourage people to come view the car, have a ride, have a cuppa etc etc.
It covered a little over 1500 miles to get here, and less than 30mins after arriving, went to the local cruise to show all my friends, both of which it did effortlessly!
Hope this advert is OK and obviously you'll have loads of questions, so, get in touch or come visit me/it in Milton Keynes.
Many thanks,
Christopher
Also on eBay with more photos: MK1 Ford Escort 1100 XL White 4 Door Serbian import Fresh MOT
1974,Ford Escort, 1100 XL, White, 4 Door
£4500
Serbian restoration & import
Commissioned by myself, this was bought as a running/driving car in Serbia where I had it was restored with the intent to use it myself, but, with other projects needing funds an attention it's with great sadness I offer my Escort for sale.
The car has been MOT'd, a requirement for UK registration, but I have not started the UK registration process, so if nothing else, you will be the first UK owner. The car will be sold with a bill of sale from the gentleman that both purchased and drove the car to the UK for me. Just to note, I am not a dealer, this car was for me, but has arrived a little later than planned as as mentioned before, other projects now take priority.
So, to the car itself. it's a delightful little 4 Door 1100 XL, benefiting from 6 clock dash and fabric seats. The car have covered over 1600 miles since the rebuild in the drive over here and too and from MOT, with a little *cough* excursion as I couldn't resist. Has a silky smooth gear change and each gear is easy to find. Engine is like a little sewing machine, easy to start, though being small requires a few revs to get it going.
Work carried out, well, everything, new paint, new interior, refurbished wheels, new rear tyres, all gaskets changed during engine rebuild, new windscreen rubber, new custom exhaust from manifold back, replacement steering rack, welding to the floor etc etc. I would really recommend coming to see the car to see the quality, but also to see the little issues that could do with sorting to make it truly exceptional.
Faults of note, weird wheels nuts preventing the fitment of the hub caps, holes in the dash for a spindle radio, static seat belts, inertia reel would be more comfortable, couple of little knicks to the paint on door edges and a tiny bit of bubbling on one of the doors. Also, lots of cars state 'never welded' etc, well, this one has, as it's been on the road and in constant use since new, but I liked the fact it was a running and driving car, and not one that had been sat, in fact, I probably requested 'too much' to be done whilst the car was over there, but I guess that is only a bonus for the next owner, who can buy confident there is nothing to do apart from 'personalise' for a long time to come.
So, in short a great little car with a fantastic opportunity to make exactly as you want it over winter, ready for the 2015 season.
Many photos, and as much as they are a great representation of condition, I really encourage people to come view the car, have a ride, have a cuppa etc etc.
It covered a little over 1500 miles to get here, and less than 30mins after arriving, went to the local cruise to show all my friends, both of which it did effortlessly!
Hope this advert is OK and obviously you'll have loads of questions, so, get in touch or come visit me/it in Milton Keynes.
Many thanks,
Christopher
Also on eBay with more photos: MK1 Ford Escort 1100 XL White 4 Door Serbian import Fresh MOT
