Description
Here we have a nice, solid, tidy MK1 Escort GT which we have imported from a collector in South Africa. Its a good shell which is all solid underneath and starts runs and drives well. We have paid all import duty and have done the NOVA declaration. The UK reg has also been applied for.
Body - Good Type 48 export spec shell. Floors look all original, as do the inner wings, strut tops, sills, arches, pillars etc. Its got most of the strengthening that a type 49 shell would have, but not the studs through the boot floor. The last owner has also added tramp bar brackets. Paintwork is similar to an onyx green, which is not the cars original colour. Paint is very tidy Panel gaps are good. No signs of filler. African spec Gold GT stripes which are decals rather than painted so can be removed if required. Chrome round windows is correct for an African spec GT. Good rear bumper and front quarter bumpers. Most of the window rubbers look to have been replaced.
Mechanics - 1600 crossflow which starts and runs well, Type 9 5 speed gearbox fitted. Car starts runs and drives and pulls well. Brakes and clutch are good. Obviously its a 50 odd year old car and will benefit from a good checkover and a basic service as we do not know when it was last done.
Interior - 6 Dial dash, rev counter not working but all other gauges are. Good oil pressure showing on dash. Aftermarket steering wheel, GT seats, black headlining. Good door cards and carpets.
Wheels - 6J RS Alloys with good 185 / 60 / 13 tyres. Wheels are a polished finish.
Lovely car which has had a lot of money spent on it, so you dont have to. Other than a bit of tinkering to service / fix the rev counter its good to go. You are welcome to come and see the car. We have a ramp so you can look underneath. Delivery can be arranged if required. Please ask for a quote
Any questions please ask or call us.
Thanks for looking
