So I bought a Mk1 Escort

**dirk diggler** · 26-11-2018, 09:14 PM

Basically, I saw an advert on a retro Facebook page and thought fuck it, I’m having that.

The owner said he would drive it from Sukhothai to Songkhla for me and though I said something along the lines of ‘don’t you fucking dare, I’ll pay for transport’ - he decided the transport cash could save him a few quid, bullshitted me and paid someone to drive it the 1,400km Journey. The car made it, just. Some repairs required but nothing too serious.

So id paid a deposit and the next day I offered a little bit more leaving him 20k + whatever he paid the driver short of the original deal. As far as I’m concerned, I’d bought the car and he had no fucking right to do that. Anyway, it was all very civilized l and we both agreed on the outcome.

Here she is:

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**crackerjack101** · 26-11-2018, 09:21 PM

Why would you buy that?

**Neverna** · 26-11-2018, 09:21 PM

It looks alright for its age. Nice one. Enjoy.

**fishlocker** · 14-08-2019, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by Neverna

It looks alright for its age. Nice one. Enjoy.

Damn, I wouldn't take that lying down. Well ok, you ain't seen my better half. I'll run with it.
Cool car, I've a few straight sixes for sale if anyone is interested. No joke. Loads of parts. May even sell the Stang for the right price.

**pseudolus** · 26-11-2018, 09:24 PM

Cracking motor

Makes a change though - most blokes don't buy an old escort - they marry an old hooker.

**Luigi** · 26-11-2018, 09:24 PM

Let me go all 'Strain, and say 'That's a bloody beut mate.'

That really looks good, and I'm not usually one for classics.

**crackerjack101** · 26-11-2018, 09:25 PM

The interior looks good but it costs nothing to get that redone. What's under the bonnet?

**dirk diggler** · 26-11-2018, 09:31 PM

Blue book, taxed, engine matches etc.

**karimkarim** · 12-06-2019, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Blue book, taxed, engine matches etc.

What about the paperwork, if you don't mind me asking....

**dirk diggler** · 26-11-2018, 09:34 PM

Just got her on Friday and came back to Brunei Yesterday.

Will get a bettwr feel for it when I get home. Decide weather to keep her restored or do a full makeover.

Might get a 2 door for that though, although a conversion can be done.

**Luigi** · 26-11-2018, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Why would you buy that?

If choosing to go for a Sunday drive in this:

Or a Vios or Hilux, I'll take the ol' Ford every time.

Except when it's broken down in the middle of nowhere and I go all Basil Fawlty on it.

**Topper** · 26-11-2018, 09:28 PM

What about the paperwork, if you don't mind me asking....

**dirk diggler** · 26-11-2018, 09:30 PM

Original 1300L in her.

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**Luigi** · 26-11-2018, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

The interior looks good

Going all Classic Ferrari tan is always a good addition.

Thought the Mk1 may have been something like that originally.

**dirk diggler** · 26-11-2018, 09:42 PM

Turns out that Ford had an assembly plant in Thailand from 1973 to 1976 with was a joint partnership with Mazda called Motor Assembly Alliance (MAA) or something like that.

The book for for my one has the Thai year equivalent of 1975 and the tin plate says ‘assembled in Thailand’ on it.

**Fondles** · 27-11-2018, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Turns out that Ford had an assembly plant in Thailand from 1973 to 1976 with was a joint partnership with Mazda called Motor Assembly Alliance (MAA) or something like that.

The book for for my one has the Thai year equivalent of 1975 and the tin plate says ‘assembled in Thailand’ on it.

The partnership with Mazda is called Auto Alliance Thailand and was founded in the mid 90's.

Fords of your escorts era would have been assembled by Anglo-Thai Motors which was renamed "Ford Thailand" in the mid to late 70's.

Nice esky by the way, always had a soft spot for them.

**dirk diggler** · 30-11-2018, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Fondles

The partnership with Mazda is called Auto Alliance Thailand and was founded in the mid 90's.

Fords of your escorts era would have been assembled by Anglo-Thai Motors which was renamed "Ford Thailand" in the mid to late 70's.

Nice esky by the way, always had a soft spot for them.

Ah yeah, that's the one, cheers.

**dirk diggler** · 30-11-2018, 03:40 PM

Glad I could bring back some fond memories for all you good ol' boys

I'll be back with progress updates and no doubt in search of advice!

Cheers.

**Neverna** · 22-04-2021, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

I'll be back with progress updates and no doubt in search of advice!

How's the car getting on, Dirk?

**pseudolus** · 26-11-2018, 10:50 PM

Theres a bloke in East Pattaya who does these Escorts up - always has 3-4 of them outside his pad.

**dirk diggler** · 26-11-2018, 11:27 PM

Quite possible the same guy I’ve been chatting with through his fb page ‘Escort Mafia Thailand’.

Check it out, pretty impressive.

Cheers.

**pseudolus** · 27-11-2018, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Quite possible the same guy I’ve been chatting with through his fb page ‘Escort Mafia Thailand’.

Check it out, pretty impressive.

Cheers.

Yep thats the guy. Had a few beers with him.

**Looper** · 26-11-2018, 11:31 PM

Nice one diggler.

That was the only car we ever bought new.

Still remember the day we got it.

I was 4.

**Switch** · 27-11-2018, 01:18 AM

First new car my old man ever bought. Absolute belter. Simple Ford engine, very little to go wrong and very easy to fix, although parts might be an issue these days.
Enjoy it for what it is Dirk, a classic.

**Troy** · 27-11-2018, 01:24 AM

Back seats need slashing and it's missing a few dents but otherwise I've enjoyed driving something similar in my youth...

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