brand new mk2 escort shells

[craig1010cc]

Just found this on eBay, someone has started making a small batch of brand new shells for mk2 escorts
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-MK2-MARK-2-BRAND-NEW-COMPLETE-SHELL-VERY-LIMITED-NUMBER-AVAILABLE-/201498683374

[sridgett]

Yeah I heard about this. But they don't have chassis numbers so for none road use

[rattlecan]

Feb 17, 2017 17:57:38 GMT sridgett said:

Yeah I heard about this. But they don't have chassis numbers so for none road use

In theory, not in practice though. The temptation will be too great for some

[sridgett]

Well yeah rattlecan it won't stop some from welding in the tags

[ettorebugatti]

Might be usefull if you got a inproperly registered kit, like a Dutton or a Jago. Some are still registered as an Escort.

[Ryannn]

Doesn't stop people using them to reshell rotten cars though. Same with Minis, new shells have been available for yonks.

[skkylinedave]

Someone else is selling them as well on there for a bit more .

[fordperv]

m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-MK2-RS2000-MEXICO-1600-SPORT-2-DOOR-V5-1-OWNER-WITH-ENGINE-PAPERWORK-/182453771691?nav=SEARCH

Just add v5 from ebay and your sorted

[Rich G]

Feb 17, 2017 18:52:18 GMT Ryannn said:

Doesn't stop people using them to reshell rotten cars though. Same with Minis, new shells have been available for yonks.

The difference with the Mini shells is they are produced by British Heritage and is approved by Rover, whereas the Escort shells are not approved by Ford.

[skkylinedave]

I wonder if this will deter or fuel the rampant ford thefts ?

[skkylinedave]

I wonder if this will deter or fuel the rampant ford thefts ?

[retrowrongun]

It's the Irish rallying lads that have organised these Chinese made shells
Been about 3 yrs in the making too I believe
Will certainly help the rally lads out that's for sure

Just wonder if the ass will fall out of the market on mk2 scrotes now

[voodoo57]

or genuine doors/panels etc... will fit like they should to these 'new shells'?

[skkylinedave]

Not for collectors . If its not original its not right to them . I expect some will get some extra tabs welded on here , a bolt hole here etc and will be passed off as a RS1800 that was crashed and written off in 1984 but the v5 was kept or some such bodgery/deceit .

[steveg]

I think, given the continued interest in Escorts, it's strange Ford haven't got involved. I dare say they have their reasons.

[joe90]

Feb 17, 2017 17:57:38 GMT sridgett said:

Yeah I heard about this. But they don't have chassis numbers so for none road use

New replacement body shells don't leave the factory with chassis numbers if there for re shelling a car.

[darrenh]

it would be legit if you crashed your escort, and therefore a like for like OEM replacement ?

[Mercdan68]

It's a ringers dream unfortunately

[bmcnut]

Feb 17, 2017 21:13:56 GMT Mercdan68 said:

It's a ringers dream unfortunately

Surely ringing a car involves nicking a car and striping it of its id, only to put another id on it. These bodies will be a blank canvas so it will only result in a car being reshelled. Minis have been doing it for years, MGB's also. My dad even did it with an Austin Maxi. The bodyshell was found in a breakers in shropshire, brand new, didnt make it to the production line due to it having a couple of little dents in the roof, so it had no id. He bought the bodyshell, and bought a scrapper for its id. The car was rebuilt in blue and contained 90% new parts yet was still the very same spec as the car that was bought for its id. The only time i can see a problem is if an escort gets stolen for parts to complete the build, the id will have to come from a legitimate car, so if the rally boys do it they'll probably have all the parts already.

[coyote]

so, all you need is this:



and this:




no, really. there is a big market in historic rallysports. there are companies making early mustang shells or 32-ford-shells as well. why not escorts? seven grand for a perfect new shell is pretty cheap, try to restore an old, rotten shell for this money! no chance!