1983 Ford Escort Mk3 RS1600i Unfinished Project, Complete

[V8Tej]

I had this painted/welded about 2 years ago. It still looks amazing. It was complete car when I got it but all the parts are in boxes. It started and drove around/steered/stopped before going in to the bodyshop. It has been sitting in my Garage since. Interior is not fitted, front seats need a good clean, a crack free dash will come with the car - not fitted. All 4 wheels are the original genuine RS1600i items with the Ford Motorsport logo. Currently the spare is on the O/S Rear which came from a RS Turbo but all 4 matching proper 1600i ones are present. Exhaust and Manifld are Janspeed items.

I don't have a lot of time on my hands. So I am contemplating selling as is or put the effort in (even if it takes another year!) so I can hopefully get back more money. Selling it as a complete working, MOT'd car will see me probably breaking even. Hence why I have had thoughts about selling it as is and cutting my loses. All rust was cut out, new metal welded in and fully painted.

What's it worth. Pics taken yesterday..


screen shot windows


images hosting


image upload no limit


uploading images


image sharing



image hosting over 10mb

[cobbler2u]

tempted
dependent on ££

[wu11ie]

How much is this?

[V8Tej]

Not really for sale as such, just wondering what it would be worth as is. Not sure on their current values.

[breng]

Worth good money even as a project - don't take low ball offers.

[compass]

I'd guess at £2-3k, if its still solid and paint is good.

[V8Tej]

Thanks for the replies

Looks like what I suspected. Paint is still good and still solid

[Ray Singh]

Tej.

Nice looking machine - well worth time and effort.

Cheers
Terry Mardi-Lund.

[chubz]

If its all there, i don't see why you wouldnt get around 3k. Rs1600i's arent that common , and clean genuine ones are getting harder to find.

someone was selling a white one on facebook few weeks ago, wanted 6.2k.. it wasnt as clean as this looks, and had an rs turbo engine, so less original, and probably hidden rust.. Last time i saw his post, it was up for about £4000-4500.

they're only goin up in value now

[retrowrongun]

These are becoming just as sought after as s1 now and tbh probably more rare
I would say easy 3-3.5k with a well written advert
Looks to have correct inlet fitted which are very hard to find now good luck with it anyway

[philsford]

I would be interested at 3k. Send me a pm if you are going to sell and I will come and take a look.

[sam12]

these are going for proper money now mate. If you have all the bits then I'd put it all back together and sell it whole. They are going for circa 10k for a mint one

[V8Tej]

Hello all, apologies for the delayed response Thank you to all who have commented. I am running out of space so have decided to sell the Escort.

I will update this over the weekend (probably Sunday) with a detailed list of what is missing etc. and then maybe stick it on Ebay depending on interest.

[ant]

Stick it on Ebay mate its worth a few more ££ now my mates just sold is an got a nice price for it good luck mate.

[hamps]

Thats a good car and will make 4k plus

[ChasR]

Whack it on eBay and see what happens. IMO this will get you your cash.

OTOH I am happy to turn up with a trailer and take it away for £3k .

[V8Tej]

Thank you gentlemen, I shall stick it on the bay and hope for the best

I'll let you know Chas if plans change

[jhw]

If you can think of a price you want for this pm me as I'd be interested, wanted a 16i for a while.

[Mercdan68]

It's a ford it's worth loads , but I'm sure you knew that.......

[Mercdan68]

Tbh I wouldn't accept less than 5k for it