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I think that prices tend to reflect whats the 'In thing' at any given time.
look what happened to V Dub campers.you could pay 20K for a complete basket case and the same thing is happening with 70's,80's Jap cars.
Even stuff like Nissan Bluebirds are making silly money
Strange how we all look back at what we had and think if only though.
I'm the same as most.When I think of the MK3 Cortina GT in Black that I scrapped because the engine went......
I agree that it isn't down to rally or race heritage, otherwise all cars with a bit if connection to motorsport would be valuable. Its down to good old supply and demand where people are willing to pay whatever price to buy their classic of choice. The only reason prices go up is because if buyers are willing to pay it then you can bet sellers will charge it. I mean lets face it, with the exception of a few rare models, none of the Fords discussed in this thread are particularly scarce and in their day were nothing special. Each make and model has their own attraction to different people but there will inevitable always be those that command a higher price for no obvious reason - thats just how it goes!!
Like quite a few cars that now get sought after the Escort did everything OK but nothing outstandingly well, so it was a "safe" choice. I've seen quite a few Mk 2s at shows and the condition of these is remarkable for 30+ year olds, so perhaps they're a good place to start classic owning from.
needstlc wrote: I've seen quite a few Mk 2s at shows and the condition of these is remarkable for 30+ year olds, so perhaps they're a good place to start classic owning from.
Thats a good point made if they have been looked after and rust protected they last very well for a 70's car. Wheel arches and sills go but the chassis and general structure often survives well its not uncommon to find examples today that have never been welded.
Blimey,my first car was a Mk2 ,at 7 years old it was a rot box!
Have you forgotten that once we were brought here we were robbed of our names,robbed of our language,we lost our religion,our culture,our God? And many of us by the way we act,we even lost our minds.
I notice in this week's Classic Car Weekly that a dealer is advertising a Mk1 "needing work" for £2950. The only other information is it's a 4-door. I reckon I could find something rather nice in good nick for that money.
needstlc wrote:I notice in this week's Classic Car Weekly that a dealer is advertising a Mk1 "needing work" for £2950. The only other information is it's a 4-door. I reckon I could find something rather nice in good nick for that money.
Compared to the 2 door they are IMHO quite rare, even when new
Landrovers and Welding go together like Bread and Butter. And in the wet they are about as structurally sound
