Beschreibung
Early MK1 Escort Van (1969) - 1300cc
Located in Ashford - Kent
If you serious about buying an Escort MK1 Van and appreciate the value and rarity of these then you really need to look no further and invest in this one.
This 4 owner 25, 000 mile example is one of a kind and probable the best out there, could be left as an original unmolested example or easily restored to Concours. Stored in dry, dehumidified garage undercover when not in use.
Ant Anstead refurbished all the mechanicals on this, so he could use it as a daily runner with no reliability worries – this remains the same today, starts, runs and drives very well. See Ant Anstead Article in photos – Hand Sign Written ‘Evanta Motor Co.’ ‘Support Vehicle’ painted on Van was commissioned by him – apparently this can easily be removed if you wish with oven cleaner, elbow grease and a quick polish after (see YouTube videos)
All grey areas of body work have had work whilst all blue areas remain original (except under bonnet) which was resprayed when mechanicals overhauled I believe and in very good condition).
This van really is in good condition all round see photos, ask if you want more of any specific area. Serious buyers are welcome to come and look, in garage on ramp ready for any inspection.
I have done too few miles in this van to warrant keeping it, needs to go to a more worthy home – but not desperate to sell so no silly offers or chancers please.
I changed some bits on the van (of the era upgrades/ mods) so it was more usable/ reliable/ comfortable for everyday use but have kept all the original components as spares or to be put back if required or sell for a small fortune on ebay.
New Bits (since my ownership) Original retained
RS Bucket Seats Drivers Side unstitched (see photos)
RS Door Cards Little Worn
New Retractable Seat Belts Originals Kept
New Centre Console (Ice Scraper Style) None Originally
Steering Wheel Have Original
Wheels & Tyres (steel with hubs) John Brown MK2 RS with new tyres on shelf
New Headlining (Black)
Door Winders Couple of Spare Original Sets
Door Opener Levers Original Spare Set
New Passenger Parcel Shelf Have Original and Spare Drives (not original)
Side Door Handles Spare Sets
Rear Door Handle Spare Sets
Door Mirrors Original Rectangular ones corroded by serviceable
New Stainless Steel Rear Quarter Bumpers Original Rear Chrome Quarter Bumpers
New Stainless Steel Front Quarter Bumpers Original Front Single Chrome bumper (with starter hole)
New Front Bumper Irons Original Bumper Irons
New Number Plates Original Black and Silver Number Plates
Replacement Rear View Mirror
New Door Window Rubbers and seals
New Rear Door Rubbers
New Rear Door Rubbers
New Wheel Studs (UNF)
New Billet Heater Surround
New Indicator Stalk
New Engine Bay Sticker Set
New Carpet
New Rear floor Liner (ply + carpet)
New Chrome Wiper Arms and Wipers
New Wiper Spacers (Stainless Steel)
Fuse Box Plastic Cover
Bonnet Rubbers
Period Tow Bar
I have loads of small spares and replacement parts , which if I achieve the right value am willing to let go with the van, worth hundreds and very hard to source.
