Having spent 14 years in the motor trade parts business in the eightiesand nineties, I became very familiar with what were run of the milleverday cars like the Ford Escort MK1 and2.Now these cars are fondly remembered and have rightly deserved their 'classic' status.I want to point out a few problem areas for first time buyers of these 'work a day cars' from my own experiences.Don'tlet any of my points put you off buying one of these cheap to run andnormally reliable cars, just use them as a guide for what to be awareof when viewing a potential purchase.Bodywork.Ohdear. Ford were like most other manufacturers when it came to rustproofing and seam sealing etc. They paid it little attention. Althoughthe Escort is by no means one of the worst of the 60's and 70's , theycertainly weren't the best.So if looking at an Escort, (and the MK1and 2 were very similar so I will treat both cars as the same vehicle)start under the bonnet.First check the MacPherson strut topmountings, oneach front inner wing. A classic Ford weak spot and if notrepaired properly the car collapses around its suspension - a repairpanel is available
Orignal From: Buying a Mark 1 or 2 Ford Escort
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