lincolndanny Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Sadly the time has come to reduce the fleet and admit that I just don't have the time anymore.This was purchased from the original owner around 10 years ago and has been in the possession of myself and my father since(3 owners on the Logbook)It has been off the road for around 3 years now while life has taken over(house/children, other cars..) and it's time for someone else to carry out the little work it requires to make it it's absolute best.3 ownersDealer plates and tax disc holdertop spec of the time so sunroof, electric mirrors, electric front windows etc"loved" condition. Interior is in great condition with little wear to steering wheel etcunder bonnet is very tidy and wouldn't look out of place at shows with the bonnet upOriginal keys including torch keyVery tidy Pepperpot optional AlloysFull set of genuine Ford mudflaps(in boot)Very tight mechanically-the best MK4 Escort gear linkage I've ever driven!Toad Ai606 AlarmGenuine Ford Rubber matsJust before the car was laid up it received..New discs and padsnew rear drums and shoesnew alternatornew carbFull serviceFull exhaust(correct estate item)The car now requires recommissioning and some slight tidying.Repairs to front wing lower arch lips where front mudflaps had beensmall repair to drivers rear archrear of battery tray areaPDR on a few parking dentsRadiatorPerished tyresThe cars starts and moves but will need to be trailed due to the tyres and radiator.We could advertise this for silly Ford tax money but we simply want it to go to a loving home and gain some garage space back.Mileage is in the 70k's and I'm sure we have all the original books etc which I'll route out.£650Car is Located in Lincoln, Lincs20180807_194001 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_194006 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_194010 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_200204 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195332 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_200248 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195332 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_200248 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195309 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195320 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195259 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195230 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195224 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195218 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195123 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195114 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195057 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr20180807_195110 by Daniel Whitworth, on Flickr UltraWomble, privatewire, Dick Longbridge and 30 others 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I fear that I may be the right person for this. I wish I wasn’t, but there’s a sense of duty starting to burden me. FFS. Braddon81, phil_lihp, CGSB and 27 others 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Be still, my beating heart! Christine and Kringle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorganist Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That is lovely, thankfully no room, sadly no money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I fear that I may be the right person for this. I wish I wasn’t, but there’s a sense of duty starting to burden me. FFS. I'm afraid I saw the fred title and the word Bornite flashed up, sorry man. GrumpiusMaximus, The Moog and Kringle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I'm afraid I saw the fred title and the word Bornite flashed up, sorry man.Fuckssake egg, Kringle and GrumpiusMaximus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Christ on a bike, that's fab. GrumpiusMaximus and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Holy moly look at those arches! Uncle Jimmy and GrumpiusMaximus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Fuck that's lovely. If it was an auto I'd be on it like a tramp on chips. So many good memories and a bloody good price. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That's lovely, properly honest and original. I do like a mk4, my father bought a secondhand 1.6 N/A diesel hatchback one in about 1996, it was absurdly slow, noisy and smokey although somehow quite lovable anyway, but I'm pretty sure even back then his was never as tidy as this one. Thinking about mk4's, my ex-Gary Cox 1.4 hatch is still around somewhere I believe, (mostly) the same colour as this one if I recall, the 1.6 is supposed to be a far superior engine too and this is a much fancier spec. Someone get this bought, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Excuse me while I have a crisis Ohdearme, The Moog, New POD and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That is an utter BARGAIN if ever I saw one. Especially for something wearing a Blue oval badge. Sadly, I am personally cleaned out financially thanks to personal stuff and ongoing financial restraint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 1996 called, etc. That is proper LUVERLY, is that. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That is gorgeous I dont know whether i dare show mrs fp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Excuse me while I have a crisisI don’t know anything about red carburettor powered fords of the 1980s, but if you fancy it I would move swiftly ;o) HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bloke Next Door Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 It does look very nice indeed, sadly I have far to many cars to dispose of at the moment.Absolute bargain at the asking price.Can you post a picture of the engine bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That is stunning and an absolute steal at that price. Someone get it bought ffs! My uncle had a D reg base model estate, bought from about 3 years old and he ran it over 3 times round the clock! He had it years and literally went everywhere in it. Rust got it in the end, he was a good welder too but even he knew when it’d had its day.I’ve got it’s number plate on the wall in my garage. GrumpiusMaximus and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancer Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 By fuck thats lovely!! Had it been an orion id be on my way right now. Hopefully this stays in the fold and gets the tlc it deserves. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 We had E963 WKK 1.6D GL hatchback. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I saw an Orion yesterday and just about creamed myself with joy. This is next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 We had E963 WKK 1.6D GL hatchback.Bloody hell a diesel! What was it like? I can’t remember ever seeing an oil burner mk3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 It’s so tidy and an interesting spec/variant as well. BARRRRRGIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That is absolutely stunning. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfamale Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 PM sent danthecapriman, GrumpiusMaximus, HMC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I don't think I've seen a mk4 that minty since the early 1990's, decent spec as well. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just returned from negotiations with management. If AlfaMale (assuming gender here) doesn’t have it then I’ll buy it. Who needs a new bathroom anyway? wuvvum, HMC, Kiltox and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Matching Michelin mxv2’s all round. OK they’re knackered but when it was on the road this car was well looked after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Bloody hell a diesel! What was it like? I can’t remember ever seeing an oil burner mk3/4. I was about 10, so all I remember is that the glow plugs took a long time.... 5 of us regularly went on holiday in it round the UK. Dad's repping vehicle. I think I was miffed because the GL didn't get electric front windows until 1988 model year. If that's wrong I expect to be corrected within 10 mins on here, lol. Floatylight and danthecapriman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 What A Gem. Utter bargain to boot. Thanks for advertising it here first. Can't see it'll hang around! Edit - it already appears to have sold a couple of times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just returned from negotiations with management.If AlfaMale (assuming gender here) doesn’t have it then I’ll buy it. Who needs a new bathroom anyway?See now you're talking sense. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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