'93 Mondy thread - clock bulb fixed (the little things)

[MantaGTE85]

6 minutes ago, Popsicle said:

I'm sure this is on your list already but thought I'd take a pic just in case.

Spotted at Morrisons in Derby, looked in really good condition.

20/4/93 so very early. It's a 1.8 GLX, nice model. Is it still possible to buy a brand new set of those amazing pre-'96 mk1 GLX trims anymore? Nice example, very well finded!

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12 minutes ago, Popsicle said:

Spotted at Morrisons in Derby, looked in really good condition.

Thanks, do know that one, but not sure if I had a picture or not, so thanks!

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Just now, MantaGTE85 said:

20/4/93 so very early. It's a 1.8 GLX, nice model. Is it still possible to buy a brand new set of those amazing pre-'96 mk1 GLX trims anymore? Nice example, very well finded!

Not from Ford, but they do come up in Mondeo circles. There's a new set in my loft (shhh)

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, MantaGTE85 said:

 

You are right. It is a Verona. It's in one of the two colours you could get them in. I was thinking Ghia because of the trims and front fogs. It would be a 1.8 petrol.

Quite liked the trim in those, it was really hard wearing as well. 

[AnnoyingPentium]

Have you had this one?

[RoverFolkUs]

@egg

Your Mondeo seems to have some fans

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFBNTvBL/

Someone in the comments said they remember seeing it everywhere when new. 

Could be complete bollocks, but who knows! 

[MantaGTE85]

On 06/10/2022 at 19:51, AnnoyingPentium said:

Have you had this one?

What a find! That's amazing. Very rare spec, the 2.0 Si, even when new. I actually quite liked the wacky stripey upholstery these had! The reg doesn't come up on any checks so could be on private plates now, but you never know.

Saying that, I think the last time I saw an early Si was about 12 years ago. It was Java Blue, had the optional bodykit and 16 inch wheels (what option pack was that called again!) and was in really nice condition. It was L540MHJ (reg'd November 1993 so should that count as an early one?). It was very sadly being broken for parts soon after I spotted it, I was absolutely gutted.

On the Si subject, and out of curiosity, I do wonder how many Citrine Yellow Si's are now remaining? I don't think I've ever seen any in that colour on a K-reg. I think they were only ever L's and M's if not later!

And, apparently, for reasons unknown, Citrine Yellow was also offered on Mondeo LX's as well, according to a May 1994 Ford brochure I remember reading back in the day. I've definitely never seen one of those. I'm just curious, has anyone here ever heard of a Citrine Yellow Mondeo LX? Or even seen one?  

[warren t claim]

2 minutes ago, MantaGTE85 said:

What a find! That's amazing. Very rare spec, the 2.0 Si, even when new. I actually quite liked the wacky stripey upholstery these had! The reg doesn't come up on any checks so could be on private plates now, but you never know.

Saying that, I think the last time I saw an early Si was about 12 years ago. It was Java Blue, had the optional bodykit and 16 inch wheels (what option pack was that called again!) and was in really nice condition. It was L540MHJ (reg'd November 1993 so should that count as an early one?). It was very sadly being broken for parts soon after I spotted it, I was absolutely gutted.

On the Si subject, and out of curiosity, I do wonder how many Citrine Yellow Si's are now remaining? I don't think I've ever seen any in that colour on a K-reg. I think they were only ever L's and M's if not later!

And, apparently, for reasons unknown, Citrine Yellow was also offered on Mondeo LX's as well, according to a May 1994 Ford brochure I remember reading back in the day. I've definitely never seen one of those. I'm just curious, has anyone here ever heard of a Citrine Yellow Mondeo LX? Or even seen one?  

A Mk1 2.si is the only Mondeo I managed to kill.

[RoverFolkUs]

6 minutes ago, MantaGTE85 said:

What a find! That's amazing. Very rare spec, the 2.0 Si, even when new. I actually quite liked the wacky stripey upholstery these had! The reg doesn't come up on any checks so could be on private plates now, but you never know.

Saying that, I think the last time I saw an early Si was about 12 years ago. It was Java Blue, had the optional bodykit and 16 inch wheels (what option pack was that called again!) and was in really nice condition. It was L540MHJ (reg'd November 1993 so should that count as an early one?). It was very sadly being broken for parts soon after I spotted it, I was absolutely gutted.

On the Si subject, and out of curiosity, I do wonder how many Citrine Yellow Si's are now remaining? I don't think I've ever seen any in that colour on a K-reg. I think they were only ever L's and M's if not later!

And, apparently, for reasons unknown, Citrine Yellow was also offered on Mondeo LX's as well, according to a May 1994 Ford brochure I remember reading back in the day. I've definitely never seen one of those. I'm just curious, has anyone here ever heard of a Citrine Yellow Mondeo LX? Or even seen one?  

Seems weird that it doesn't show up on tax or MOT, but carbaba recognizes it without mentioning a private plate or being scrapped 🤔,

But it says on the post that photo was taken in 1993 so I suppose anything could have happened to it between then and now.

It appears to be on its original keeper as well!

I've got a screenshot from carbaba, will post it up when the forum software permits 

[warren t claim]

There was definitely something "Project Drive" about the Mk2 Mondeo compared to the Mk1. The Mk2 didn't seem as well built and lacked toys like remote boot release on the lower models. 

[MantaGTE85]

2 minutes ago, warren t claim said:

There was definitely something "Project Drive" about the Mk2 Mondeo compared to the Mk1. The Mk2 didn't seem as well built and lacked toys like remote boot release on the lower models. 

Yeah, I noticed that as well. The mk1's did feel better finished. Like the upholstery in the mk2 Aspen, LX, and later Zetec versions that felt cold and hard compared to the nice, soft 'Stage' upholstery in the low-level mk1's. And too much unpainted, creaky dash fittings in the mk2's as opposed to the classier satin metallic grey dash fittings in the mk1's. And don't get me started on those bumpers. More brittle than Austin Montego ones in Winter. 

[warren t claim]

2 minutes ago, MantaGTE85 said:

Yeah, I noticed that as well. The mk1's did feel better finished. Like the upholstery in the mk2 Aspen, LX, and later Zetec versions that felt cold and hard compared to the nice, soft 'Stage' upholstery in the low-level mk1's. And too much unpainted, creaky dash fittings in the mk2's as opposed to the classier satin metallic grey dash fittings in the mk1's. And don't get me started on those bumpers. More brittle than Austin Montego ones in Winter. 

With the Mk2 you had to go GLX or higher to get decent soft seat trim.

[LightBulbFun]

1 hour ago, RoverFolkUs said:

Seems weird that it doesn't show up on tax or MOT, but carbaba recognizes it without mentioning a private plate or being scrapped 🤔,

But it says on the post that photo was taken in 1993 so I suppose anything could have happened to it between then and now.

It appears to be on its original keeper as well!

I've got a screenshot from carbaba, will post it up when the forum software permits 

Ooooh K616PHS is a weird one and its not alone either in that reg block! K612PHS (an escort) is exactly the same, in that both produce a positive result but with not really any DVLA data in them

both  are VIN Number "UNKNOWN"! with no colour data or any other such data, just a Reg number, make model and date of first registration thats it

K621PHS (an Orion)  is very similar, but I DO get a VIN number for it at least but its not a full 17 digit number id expect from a vehicle of this age

 

BTW @egg I was chassis number bashing from K606PHS, in the hopes to see if I could find K616PHS's number, still researching that

but just now I came across K27USD which is SORN!,   perhaps one for your list? although its not had a keeper change or even fresh V5 issued since 2002

[warren t claim]

Do any 4x4 Mk1s still exist?

[MantaGTE85]

Still on the slightly oddball Mondeo topic, Mk1 Mondeo automatics were quite short-lasting if my memory serves. Are any of those still around now?

Also, are there any 2.5 24V bASe versions still left I wonder? 

[warren t claim]

6 minutes ago, MantaGTE85 said:

Still on the slightly oddball Mondeo topic, Mk1 Mondeo automatics were quite short-lasting if my memory serves. Are any of those still around now?

Also, are there any 2.5 24V bASe versions still left I wonder? 

I taxi'd a W plate 2.0LX auto with no problems.

[sierraman]

4 hours ago, MantaGTE85 said:

Still on the slightly oddball Mondeo topic, Mk1 Mondeo automatics were quite short-lasting if my memory serves. Are any of those still around now?

Also, are there any 2.5 24V bASe versions still left I wonder? 

Loads of Autos left, especially the 2.5 which left it slow as fuck once the auto box was added. Don’t know about the 24v, perhaps how many left will tell you, it wasn’t initially called the V6. 

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9 hours ago, warren t claim said:

Do any 4x4 Mk1s still exist?

Yes, very few are roadworthy, and they are the most valuable ones.

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9 hours ago, LightBulbFun said:

but just now I came across K27USD which is SORN!,   perhaps one for your list? although its not had a keeper change or even fresh V5 issued since 2002

ta, perhaps bangered and never formally scrapped?

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9 hours ago, warren t claim said:

There was definitely something "Project Drive" about the Mk2 Mondeo compared to the Mk1. The Mk2 didn't seem as well built and lacked toys like remote boot release on the lower models. 

Yeah, they started de-contenting the Mondeo from the start - base got 7 speed wipers in first year, dropped afterwards, plastic surround for the boot release removed etc, penny pinching stuff.

[sierraman]

The last Mk2 used to rot like the fruit from ALDI. 

Remember seeing a 4x4 in a breakers years ago, the floor pan and boot floor were different. It was an odd one, it had the full RS kit on plus some Ford Recaro seats that I’ve never seen since. At the time I just ragged the spoiler off it, assuming it had suffered some driveline failurevor the clutch went. Obviously years ago on a 10-12 year old Mondeo if the clutch went it was scrap fodder. 

[AnnoyingPentium]

3 minutes ago, sierraman said:

The last Mk2 used to rot like the fruit from ALDI. 

As in rusty before you leave the showroom? Rotten apple in a packet I nearly went to buy the other day.

[sierraman]

2 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

As in rusty before you leave the showroom? Rotten apple in a packet I nearly went to buy the other day.

Probably yes, thinking back even for a car of their era they were rot boxes.

[AnnoyingPentium]

Just now, sierraman said:

Probably yes, thinking back even for a car of their era they were rot boxes.

I can remember them like that. I remember most other brands not being that much better either. Then again, I spent most of my time growing up around Vauxhalls, Fiats, and JDM imported Toyotas. 😂

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1 hour ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

Fiats

yes, my old Uno used to visibly deteriorate month by month.

[MantaGTE85]

10 hours ago, sierraman said:

The last Mk2 used to rot like the fruit from ALDI. 

Remember seeing a 4x4 in a breakers years ago, the floor pan and boot floor were different. It was an odd one, it had the full RS kit on plus some Ford Recaro seats that I’ve never seen since. At the time I just ragged the spoiler off it, assuming it had suffered some driveline failurevor the clutch went. Obviously years ago on a 10-12 year old Mondeo if the clutch went it was scrap fodder. 

Indeed. I'm sure I started seeing 1993 Mondeos start to show signs of rust around 2001/2002, first areas to go were the rear arches and sill lips I think. Very hard-used examples would rust in the door bottoms as well at around that time. They were definitely very solid, well-made cars in the '90s. But late mk2's started rusting in the same areas circa-2005/6, but the rot seemed to spread at a much quicker rate once it set in, just like early Mazda 6's did. And 2006-on mk1 Kas. It was like D-for-Doom The Sequel.

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21 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said:

@egg

Your Mondeo seems to have some fans

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFBNTvBL/

Someone in the comments said they remember seeing it everywhere when new. 

Could be complete bollocks, but who knows! 

thanks! I'm now going to have to get down with the kids and get Tiktok!

[AnnoyingPentium]

8 minutes ago, egg said:

thanks! I'm now going to have to get down with the kids and get Tiktok!

Took me ages to actually download it... still don't see the fuss. Except for the one video a friend sent me with a Scottish woman shouting at her horse, which inexplicably has me cackling.

[RoverFolkUs]

5 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

Took me ages to actually download it... still don't see the fuss. Except for the one video a friend sent me with a Scottish woman shouting at her horse, which inexplicably has me cackling.

Link please

[stuboy]

22 minutes ago, egg said:

thanks! I'm now going to have to get down with the kids and get Tiktok!

i got it cause of the misses kids saying too get it, now mine just seems to be cars, cats, kittens and woman being inappropriate