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[NYHeeb]

American here love the escorts over there. If I was a rich man I would have several of these crazy restomods that are coming out. So Beautiful

[Martyngreen-qmlg]

..Back in the early 80's, I did 3yrs in the Army working in the Transport dept with access to an inspection pit, tools and compressor. We were all at it, and when I left, I got into small repairs and engine tuning in my mothers' garage. I remember cusomizing a Ford Capri 3.0L E, K Reg, '71. It took me 6 months. It turned out very nice, dark Burgundy with flaired arches and a crushed red velvet dash and door cards, huge tyres and TWO bright yellow radio ariels front to back and massive spotlights on the front bumper. Was a good looker for back then. Can't believe it would be 53 yrs old now..!! Fond memories indeed.

[Average_Bruh]

Hands down, one of the best cars featured on this channel
We don't see things like these anymore.

[BasJon]

Awesome man, back in the 80s I had a mk1 escort with a ford capri 3.0 litre engine fitted and yes a louvre on the back window just like yours, this so brought back some memories, I also back in the 80s had one of the only convertible vauxhall vivas with a rover v8 engine in, the roof chop was home made lol and we built our own sub frame to strengthen it, sadly some bastard stole it out of my lock up garage, never to be seen

[terryradford]

Garry bull, man after my own heart, only found out about this car when I was halfway through my Tvr’s
4.0 chimera BODY SWAP, 1964 2door cortina, not quite finished, but close, 👍

[Mizzie]

It’s beautiful Rick! This one is from when your dad was young Rick

[ryandubyah]

Absolutely beautiful ride!! I’ve always loved Mk1 Escorts but sadly we never had them here in Canada. I’d give my middle nut to import one straight into my shop!

[ianlaccohee]

My first car in 1985, was a K reg MK1 1300GT. I paid £175 for it back then. I was an apprentice mechanic, & I did loads of work on that car. Back when cars were simple, straight forward & cheap to modify. I wonder if it’s still alive?

[KlutchCustoms]

That car could be about near perfection for me! I've spent about 35 years with that kind of build in mind for my dream car MK1. Need to sh!t or get off the pan now. *Gets spanners, gas torch and marketplace on standby...

[damienhowell]

She's outstanding oh my... Smh one of the best I've ever seen for sure, great video about this classic, welldone👍🏾

[ianweatherley]

You need to meet Gary Ball he owned and built the car and does all carbon fibre parts he is now building another MK1 Escort with a Chevy V8 LS engine and I am not sure if he is turbo charging it. As for this one you could turbo it or put a TVR spec 4.5 Rover V8 in it. One thing is I bet it’s fun to drive as most new cars are a bit numb to drive

[danielayodele]

This Mk1 V8 beauty "draws more attention than a GT40." Nuff said. A proper Restomod if I've ever seen one, with a 2F2F flavour. Great finish and great buy, Rick!

[IwillBwaiting]

Just WOW!
Here in the Netherlands they do OPEL/Vauxhaul or VW's, not so much the older escorts but this one is pure mad!

[Fester_]

You look like you have found your mama there. Your baby. Laid back shifting and growling. Nice to see the change from your gearstick flailing antics of old. That slice of love has character. Grey Steel in Carbon.

[denzalwash]

200bhp on a 1000kg moter …. “ not much power” 😂 kids these days ! 😉 lol

[MaxSpeedMike]

Sounds glorious! Love that mechanical style, simplistic interior as well

[stephenaquilina]

Amazing engine sound, beautiful roar.Petrol heads always prefer combustion engines then electric.Thumbs up for this one👍👍👍👍👍👍

[megalodon]

mk1 escorts are one of the coolest looking cars out there. had a mk1 rs2000 years ago, loved it, sold it and have regretted it since

[JohnButler-iqrl]

What a phenomenal car and with the tasmin underpinning it's definitely close to my heart 😊.

[nativewilson-umty]

Beautiful motor especially for us old fuckers that drove these back in the day