1980 Ford Escort 1600 Sport. RHD Import from South Africa with all tax and duty paid. Nova has been done and the UK registration has been applied for. Car starts runs and drives but will need some work to make roadworthy / useable.Body - Export spec sport shell with similar strengthening to our RS models at the front. Good original inner wings, strut tops, rear arches. Both front floors have been repaired as have the boot wells. Look solid. Front floors are presentable, boot wells could do with being tidied up. Repairs have been coated with a rubberised product they use over there which go really hard. Will need minor repairs at the back on outer floor are where it meets the sills. Both sides are starting to go a little.If i poked it would be a hole. Not huge repairs but they are there. Panels gaps are OK but both doors need adjusting slightly as stick out a bit at the bottom. Paintwork is ok but defo no show queen and they have been a bit lazy as the door strikers etc have been painted. Mechanics - 1600 711M block crossflow, which starts easily and runs quite well. Might need tappets setting and carb adjusted due to the different climate. 5 speed gearbox fitted. Brakes and clutch work. We have driven it round the industrial estate but thats about it.Will need a full checkover from front to back before using in anger. Sits high at the back and will need lowering blocks to avoid the wonderwheels lookInterior - Good black headlining. Dashtop been recovered an its average. Retrimmed seats with the sport material thats available in SA. These are tidy enough. Door cards are ok. Carpet is a bit of a badly fitting shambles and will need replaced. Wheels - Banded Sport steels which look OK to be fair but id prefer standard or alloysThis car is a viable project for the DIYer. If you were paying someone to do it for you your better buying a nicer one to start with. You are welcome to come and see the car. We have a ramp so you can look underneath. Delivery can be arranged if required.Please ask for a quote
Car Cave Scotland Ltd
UNIT 6A BUTLERFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BONNYRIGG EH19 3JQ
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Bought my 1990 ford sierra here. Great service, great communication would definitely use again. 5 stars from me.
Paul Proudfoot
07 June 2025
Just wow. Everyone is so nice and so in love by those relics, The 4 doors Kadett was such a surprise. 😍 Congratulations to the team on keeping them shining ✨ …
Lucas Martins Lousada
02 April 2025
Alan was superb. delivered my classic car on time when he said he would. He even gave me some tips on how to maintain it. If I ever buy another classic car, Car Cave will be My first port of call. Thanks again Alan!
Wayne
06 March 2025
Have just brought a lovely car from Alan. He was amazing, he accommodated a late evening and was so very helpful in every aspect. A genuine gentleman, highly recommended! Thank you Alan:)
Ali B
01 November 2024
Alan sold my car within 1 day & everything he told me he'd do he did. Was here at the exact time he said he would be & very professional through out the sale I would highly recommend Car Cave for buying or selling your classic car. Thanks again Alan
Alan Nisbet
29 July 2024
I can honestly say Alan was very informative & helpful when dealing with him, and he had a great selection of cars available. The MK1 Escort my father in law just bought, was even better than described, and I would recommend Alan & his company to anyone looking for a classic car, but especially if it’s a classic Ford.
Niki Dickson
25 June 2024
Saw an ad on marketplace got a good deal. Found the guys there friendly and helpful.
Guy Sidey
27 May 2024
Needed some advice that potentially was going to make me money and save me money so reached out to Car Cave who didnt know me and yet helped out tremendously . Cheers CC 👍 …
Big John Fury
01 January 2024
70s,80s and 90s car nirvana
Alexander R Baxter
20 November 2023
Fantastic stock,great sevice.
james willison
24 July 2023
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