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Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Exige, Jan 8, 2019.

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  1. My first ever car at 18 was an older model V8 SD1, cost me about £1100 I think. Went to the British GP (Bikes) with a full double bed mattress in the back with the back seat folded down and was let into the camping for free as the guy on the gate said me and the girlfriend weren't actually camping :blush:
     
    #141 Exige, Jan 16, 2019
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  2. Can you imagine trying to insure a V8 anything nowadays at 18?
     
    #142 Symon Moore, Jan 16, 2019
  3. I had a Z1000 Kawasaki at 17 and turbocharged it a year later while working at the now defunct York Glassworks, had the header pipes made in the mould shop :eyes:
     
    #143 Exige, Jan 16, 2019
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  4. more torture,thashing them at a trackday
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    #144 f1swk, Jan 16, 2019
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  5. I had a 1972 mk 1 escort Mexico, Daytona yellow with original decals, and rostyle wheels loved it and quicker than an xr3i at the time :)
     
    #145 Nigel Machin, Jan 16, 2019
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  6. Quite a few of my mates had these, quite common at the time. Also, quite common at the time was rust, which saw more than a few of these into the grave. The Executive model was maybe the best one to have. There is also a coupe but might only be prototype models...
     
    #146 laava, Jan 16, 2019
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  8. https _blogs-images.forbes.com_kbrauer_files_2018_06_ford-gt-comparison-GT40.jpg
     
    #148 XH558, Jan 17, 2019
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  9. Drogo_Ferrari_365_P2_Spyder_1965_12.jpg
     
    #149 XH558, Jan 17, 2019
  10. Sorry mate, it went within hours of advertising - probably could have got more for it but hey ho new owner can finish it and enjoy :upyeah:
     
    #150 Harry Bell, Jan 17, 2019
  11. Still on the lookout for a project. Keep me in the loop if you hear of anything
     
    #151 SP4S, Jan 17, 2019
  12. I think full group 4 works spec had them with 2.4 litre engine and twin 48 DCOE's pushing nearer 280 bhp :bucktooth:
    I think Ford works team were still entering them in group B in 1985.......
     
    #152 Harry Bell, Jan 17, 2019
  13. No worries, if I hear anything I'll give you a shout :upyeah:
     
    #153 Harry Bell, Jan 17, 2019
  14. Never seen a 2.4 litre engine. That would be interesting. Yes they were still entering in Group B. Escorts had a good run in all aspects of rallying/Group racing. That’s what makes a great car.
    My 1600 Mexico was such fun, great handling but lacked a bit of power Janspeed exhaust sounded wonderful.
     
    #154 SP4S, Jan 17, 2019
  15. I think the works cars went to the limit at 2.4 in terms of the Group B rules :upyeah:
    They actually sold 2.0 litre MK11 Mexico's from the factory as an option (old school sleeper :))
    I had a single box Peco system on mine and - yes, what a great noise :D
    I think we may have started a Fast Ford thread here.... :bucktooth:
     
    #155 Harry Bell, Jan 17, 2019
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  16. i will add size of my dick to the mix!
    current fleet:
    cayenne s - daily car on the road (wife)
    911s 2.7L MY75 coupe - on the road (every weekend)
    MGA 1500 - on the road (every dry weekend as it is roadster)
    MB 380SL - tax ended 31dec, last time on the road 31st dec. waiting for april before tax it again
    Etype S1 MY66 LHD - in painshop - planned trip to Italy in May
    Etype S1 MY66 RHD - going throught nut and bolt resto
    911 2L MY68 SWB coupe - trying to decide what to do. might be too much for me so will have to sell. hope not!

    and they are all very special to me! (maybe not cayenne thou, but very comfy )
     
    #156 yev, Jan 17, 2019
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  17. Verified 262mph 300ZX
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    #157 Mac, Jan 17, 2019
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  18. Fine by me. Love talking old Fords. I’ve had a few, actually loads
    First car at 17 was MK 3 cortina GXL, which the old man bought for £50, mot failure. Fixed it for £25, washed, polished it back to life, 12 months of trouble free motoring.
    Followed by a mk 2 Lotus Cortina, paid £900 in 1985, sold it for £1500 six months later. I felt rich.
    Another Mexico, followed by 1965 Mini Cooper S. Then a Mk 2 Mexico.
    Since then I have owned M3’s amongst other German exotica, but nothing stops me in my tracks more than an old school Ford.
    Will dig out a few pics later.
     
    #158 SP4S, Jan 17, 2019
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  19. 4E922629-0A57-4691-9531-06D3E106E50C.jpeg 34994C44-4F6F-4BBF-8DDF-C570C660ECA3.jpeg D9A6DEA0-D4F7-4616-A321-8408C4B02B15.jpeg 1FC809E7-E336-49CC-8E18-ABF1EAE68A79.jpeg Nearing completion and on the way to us soon.
     
    #159 NBB, Jan 17, 2019
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