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The rain had a day off on Sunday and gave me just enough time to pop down to the Oval Owners meet and then checked out a few new locations for some photos on the way home. Was lovely once the sun came out! not sure how many more days …

I have started to list some of the FORD Workshop manuals and document I have in storage. Most are from the 90’s including various wiring schematics but there are also Mk1 Escort Twin Cam, Sierra RS500 and Sierra 4×4 workshop manuals. drop me a mail if interested. Manual – 1.6 …

A nice standard Mk2 1600 Sport is up for auction in September Not a lot of UK Sports left now and not in this condition. Was restored about 5 years ago and needs a few bits to make really mint! Finished in black with the correct brown trim of the …

The ultimate Escort F2 Screamer! Fancy a mental Maxi Escort? Built by Gordon Spooner Engineering (GSE) for Gwyndaf Evans to run during the last 2 rounds the Ulster and Manx of the 1997 BRC. The F2 Escort Maxi has been a common sight (In various liveries!) in the UK competing …

This nice low milage XR3i caught my eye while browsing. I like the idea of this as my daily! With only 27k miles it has spend most of its life out of the weather. It has had some paint and floor pans but looks good for a low cost entry …

My first trip down to Hatton in the Escort for the AVO National day and I was wishing for the air con of the Focus daily! The Mex was also asked to fill a gap in the Rallye Sport Escorts stand so I was surrounded by some top Mk2 RS’s! …

Managed to list some of the NOS Exhausts that have been in storage for ages. All have a bit of surface rust but brand new Ford parts. Drop me a message if interested!

The local Oval Owners Classic meet saw more Fiestas turn out than Escorts for a change! Top car was this 1.3 Supersport fitted with all the optional extras, quarter opening windows, headlight wipers with the massive washer bottle and sunroof. The XR2 was a close second and nice to see …

This RS2000 is was built the same month as my Mex, SY October 1976 and looks like a cracking project. Its up for auction in June with Anglia Car Auctions It looks to be complete although I cant see under the bonnet but looks interesting! Chassis number: GCATSY00480 and more …

Ju also managed to get out on Sunday with the AVO Owners for their Drive It Day. All looking amazing in the sun!