1981 mk3 escort 1.3 info needed

[Simon holland]

been offered in px a 1981 escort 1.3l 4 speed 4dr its done 25k from new, needs a couple of little bits doing to it but nothing major, its never been welded and doesnt need any looks in very good condition has no tax or mot what sort of money is it worth
thanks si

[Deleted]

It really depends on what is needed for the MOT, my view is that a car with no MOT unless it is very rare or special is only worth either scrap value or what you can make reselling or breaking it.
I know this may sound harsh but you could be looking a bill of thousands to get it roadworthy or if lucky a straight pass, the problem with a low mileage car is will it need new suspension and engine bushes all round once it is put into regular use and bushes are not designed for a car to be sat stationary for long periods or how has the engine been used or looked after?

[hamps]

Get over to www.seriesoneturbo.co.uk great bunch over there and very helpful. but I would say if it's a good on £1000 plus from experience as the base models are very sought after.

[mikeymk]

4dr? As in a MK2? Because the MK2's are worth notably more than the completely different MK3 hatchbacks which replaced them that year.

If reasonably tidy, a MK2 with that mileage could go for thousands.