RS1800 sympathetic resto

[XOOescort]

I thought it was about time to show how my 1800 is getting on since buying it last year

This is as found in the previous owners barn - so literally a barn find!

I've got lots of pics but not sure how to upload them in large format?
I got a photobucket account but still can't work it out!
Can I have some help please chaps?

[Dave1800BDA]

look forward to this Gary, love the comments this car gets,
be careful great car

[mk1gaz]

Leave the Patina on it and drive it about like that . Will be cool too see one like that for once and not just an ornament , lol .

[Dave1800BDA]

Leave the Patina on it and drive it about like that . Will be cool too see one like that for once and not just an ornament , lol .

gaz he has been using it, was at ford fair etc, love the patina

[0630154]

And please tell me you have it sorned !!!! As too many watchers on here .

[Chesney]

lovely find

[mk2stan]

Mk2 rs1800

Cool find , every escort nut's ultimate escort , nice car looked at it at fordfair , as said I think it is nice to see one like this unrestored . Enjoy

[XOOescort]

[XOOescort]

Leave the Patina on it and drive it about like that . Will be cool too see one like that for once and not just an ornament , lol .

That's my problem...... Do I tidy it up a little or repaint under bonnet etc?

[emily]

Fascinating thread , please keep us updated.

[lee bishop]

Great car and a great find. Im interested to know about the throttle linkage if you know anything about it

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Taking delivery

[chris chapman]

Very very nice cannot wait to see this one progress..

[AL2792]

Love it.

For me I would give it a full detailed cleaning season, treat the surface rust with something like Bilt Hamber Gel and then just touch those bits in

That way it will be original, unique and drivable

Lucky bar steward

PS. edit over the regno before you post pics

[mk1gaz]

Leave it be as it looks honest and fun and not a gimp mobile on a trailer . I would just treat the rust and paint bits with a can of spray and keep driving it . Restore it later when it blows up , lol .