MK 1 1969 Ford Lotus Escort RARE - MBClub UK

300CE · 06-12-2010, 03:33 PM

Anyone else think this is slightly overpriced?!

1969 Ford Lotus Escort RARE! on eBay (end time 15-Dec-10 08:09:16 GMT)

Scott_F · 06-12-2010, 03:39 PM

But just look at that luxurious vinyl interior !

EDZ649 · 06-12-2010, 03:41 PM

Does look a little pricey, mind you a mint MK1 Lotus cortina will set you back in excess of £30K these days...

camerafodder · 06-12-2010, 03:42 PM

You'd think for the money they're expecting that they could have made a little more effort with the presentation! Location, location, location!

Sheesh

Bellow · 06-12-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EDZ649

Does look a little pricey, mind you a mint MK1 Lotus cortina will set you back in excess of £30K these days...

And the Cortina was a genuine car. That Escort is a bitza.

flanaia1 · 06-12-2010, 03:47 PM

Looks a bit iffy to me

Lotus Escort MK1 a very rare animal indeed no shots of engine or homologation plate very suspicious. £65k I'd be surprised but you never know with some of these historic rally car collectors

Edit: Just realised there was a video so now seen engine but still can't see any homologation plate to say vehicle is "Number x of 200"

Scott_F · 06-12-2010, 03:50 PM

You can buy far more car and far more performance for far less money.

Why spend £65k on a car when most people will look at it and think that you are driving round in an old Mk1 Escort worth about a grand ??

300CE · 06-12-2010, 04:29 PM

Takes me back to the mid 80's when you could pick up MK 1's/2's, Stags etc for peanuts. I was only 11 in 1985 but remember my mates brother's pals having what seemed a different motor every week! Great days!

lxi · 06-12-2010, 04:33 PM

Not sure what medication they are on but I'd like some too!

The actual model was Ford Escort Twin Cam - didn't carry the word "Lotus". Over 1200 were made, so no idea what the 200 the dealer mentions relates to.

As for £65k - cloud cuckoo land. Last one I saw (only a couple of years back) was mid teens.

jonnyboy · 06-12-2010, 04:35 PM

And there was me thinking it was a typo -= one zero too many.

"Coat please!"

TonyE300D · 06-12-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by camerafodder

You'd think for the money they're expecting that they could have made a little more effort with the presentation! Location, location, location!

Perhaps the location was chosen carefully to appeal to the type of person who would be likely to spend £65K on that ... item!

Will · 06-12-2010, 04:47 PM

As with any zero-mileage or thereabouts collectable car like this, you can pretty much set whatever price you like.

And it only needs one buyer who really wants the very best to pay up.

I have no idea on Escort values - but anyone seen a better one for less?

In fairness to the seller, the car looks to be in absolutely brand new condition throughout - pretty thorough and clear video too showing inside/outside/engine bay/underneath etc. At least they're making some effort here

Will

Bellow · 06-12-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lxi

The actual model was Ford Escort Twin Cam - didn't carry the word "Lotus".

That's how I remembered them being named. Did they have rectangular headlights?

Something else I've remembered - how much I detest Buddy Holly.

Frankie · 06-12-2010, 04:57 PM

I'd say this is about right, someone in the Ford scene will pay it.

lxi · 06-12-2010, 05:01 PM

square (and useless!) attached a real one

06-12-2010, 03:33 PM	#1
300CE Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sidcup, Kent Car: 1990 300CE Posts: 1,474	MK 1 1969 Ford Lotus Escort RARE Anyone else think this is slightly overpriced?! 1969 Ford Lotus Escort RARE! on eBay (end time 15-Dec-10 08:09:16 GMT)

06-12-2010, 03:47 PM	#6
flanaia1 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gods own county Car: Mercedes CLK 230 Kompressor Sport Posts: 6,143	Looks a bit iffy to me Lotus Escort MK1 a very rare animal indeed no shots of engine or homologation plate very suspicious. £65k I'd be surprised but you never know with some of these historic rally car collectors Edit: Just realised there was a video so now seen engine but still can't see any homologation plate to say vehicle is "Number x of 200" Last edited by flanaia1; 06-12-2010 at 03:54 PM.

06-12-2010, 03:39 PM	#2
Scott_F Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 914	But just look at that luxurious vinyl interior !

06-12-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
EDZ649 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 1066 Country Car: R129 SL600 V12 Posts: 3,927	Does look a little pricey, mind you a mint MK1 Lotus cortina will set you back in excess of £30K these days...

06-12-2010, 03:42 PM	#4
camerafodder Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Lakes Car: Tired old Pajero Posts: 1,468	You'd think for the money they're expecting that they could have made a little more effort with the presentation! Location, location, location! Sheesh

06-12-2010, 03:50 PM	#7
Scott_F Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 914	You can buy far more car and far more performance for far less money. Why spend £65k on a car when most people will look at it and think that you are driving round in an old Mk1 Escort worth about a grand ??

06-12-2010, 04:29 PM	#8
300CE Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sidcup, Kent Car: 1990 300CE Posts: 1,474	Takes me back to the mid 80's when you could pick up MK 1's/2's, Stags etc for peanuts. I was only 11 in 1985 but remember my mates brother's pals having what seemed a different motor every week! Great days!

06-12-2010, 04:33 PM	#9
lxi Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yorkshire Car: a-m v8 vantage, Sl55 3.5 years SL500 3 years before that Posts: 379	Not sure what medication they are on but I'd like some too! The actual model was Ford Escort Twin Cam - didn't carry the word "Lotus". Over 1200 were made, so no idea what the 200 the dealer mentions relates to. As for £65k - cloud cuckoo land. Last one I saw (only a couple of years back) was mid teens.

06-12-2010, 04:35 PM	#10
jonnyboy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camberley, Surrey Car: 1991 sl300-24 project,s124 280,w115 no interior, w108 project no engine Posts: 2,143	And there was me thinking it was a typo -= one zero too many. "Coat please!"

06-12-2010, 04:47 PM	#12
Will Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Surrey Car: 2001 CLK55 AMG / 1999 E320T Avantgarde / 1988 190E 2.3-16 Manual / 1988 190E 2.5-16 Manual Posts: 8,632	As with any zero-mileage or thereabouts collectable car like this, you can pretty much set whatever price you like. And it only needs one buyer who really wants the very best to pay up. I have no idea on Escort values - but anyone seen a better one for less? In fairness to the seller, the car looks to be in absolutely brand new condition throughout - pretty thorough and clear video too showing inside/outside/engine bay/underneath etc. At least they're making some effort here Will

06-12-2010, 04:57 PM	#14
Frankie Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Guildford,Surrey Car: E230 Elegance Ford Ka Honda Z50x3 ATC70 Posts: 354	I'd say this is about right, someone in the Ford scene will pay it.

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