| Product Details- 96 Pages
- 95 Photos & Illustrations
- Paperback
- Colour
- Published in 2013
- Part of the The Essential Buyer's Guide Series
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| Ford Escort Mk1 & Mk2: All Models 1967 to 1980 - The Essential Buyer's Guide
By Dan Williamson | Features • Easy-reference Escort-buying checklist
• In-depth illustrated inspection guidance
• Tips on how to avoid buying a fake
• Advice about choosing the right model
• Useful pointers for online auctions
• Valuation data
• Real-world cost considerations
• Tips to spot the rot
• Notes on modifications to avoid
• Details of clubs and specialists
Description Ford’s Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts (1967 to 1980) are collectable classics, and this guide aims to aid potential buyers or restorers through the purchasing process.
A one-stop package offering great advice, this is the ideal companion for anyone sampling and assessing an Escort, for sale privately, at a dealer, or an online auction.
With at-a-glance tips, illustrated inspection guidance, valuation data, specifications, modifications you should avoid, real-world cost considerations – and even checks for spotting a fake.
Synopsis Ford’s rear-wheel-drive Escorts achieved legendary status through their amazing success – on roads, rally stages, and racetracks. Millions were sold worldwide, and they proved to be winners in the hands of the car-buying public and motorsport champions alike.
Today, Mk1s and Mk2s (1967 to 1980) have become collectable classics, and values continue to rise, often equalling traditionally more desirable marques.
This book is a handy, quick-reference guide for anyone considering buying, owning, or restoring an early Escort. It aims to aid the purchasing process and help to avoid the potential pitfalls of a car that’s not only simple to work on, but also easy to bodge for an overpriced sale.
Written by a motoring journalist and long-term Escort enthusiast, this one-stop package of great advice is the ideal accompaniment to sampling and assessing a Mk1 or Mk2 on sale privately, at a dealer, or an online auction.
It includes at-a-glance tips, illustrated in-depth inspection guidance, valuation data, specifications, notes on modifications to avoid, real-world cost considerations, and even checks on how to spot an Escort claiming to be something it’s not.
Additional Information Period covered: November 1967 to July 1980.
Models covered: Ford Escort Mk1 1100cc and 1300cc two-door, four-door, estate and van, including base, De Luxe, Super, GT, L, XL, Sport and 1300E. Also including Twin Cam, RS1600, Mexico and RS2000.
Ford Escort Mk2 1100cc, 1300cc and 1600cc two-door, four-door, estate and van including base, Popular, Popular Plus, L, GL, Ghia, Sport, Linnet, Harrier and Goldcrest. Also including RS1800, RS Mexico and RS2000.
Does not cover Ford Escorts produced from August 1980 onwards, including Mk3 and all other front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive models. | Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction - the purpose of this book
1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance
2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with an Escort - will you get along together?
4 Relative values - which model for you?
5 Before you view - be well informed
6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay?
8 Key points – where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your dream
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is essential!
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more than you think
14 Paint problems – bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Lack of use problems – just like their owners, Escorts need exercise!
16 The Community – key people, organisations and companies in the Escort world
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips
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