Here we have for sale my Dad's Locost 7. Built in 1997 and based on a MK2 escort. 1600 cross flow engine. It's been off the road a number of years and has been stored in his dry garage. The reason we took it off the road was that the starter failed and the MOT was close to running out. We put it away with the intention of fixing it over the winter of that year but time got the better of us. Ran very well and performance was quick as it weighs next to nothing. A very fun car to drive. Condition wise it's pretty good. It was built by the previous owner to a good standard with the only exception of the electrics. He used the original escort wiring loom and just folded up what was not needed. So things like wipers,heater and other things you don't need in an open top 2 seater are tucked up under the dash. It was our intention to buy a 7esque universal wiring harness put that right. Also, the bloke that built it was quite a large bloke, and if you have read the Locost book you will know that they were adjusted according to who would drive it. Hence why this one has a large cowling and the nose cone is raised up a bit.
As a side note, my Dad used to go shooting with Ron Champion, the author of the Locost book and he has looked it over when my Dad first got it. He was very pleased with how it looked and said it was definitely built in the spirit of the book.
The car is registered on a Q plate as a Ford Escort. Body type Sports. This was a concern of ours when we went to view it. But after checking with the DVLA it was found to be acceptable as it's body type is correct for the car. It would have been an issue if it was still registered as saloon car. Just wanted to make that clear before the keyboard experts chime in.
Car is located in Corby,Northamptonshire at my Dad's place. Viewing can be arranged if you are interested.
£3000 ono.
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Last pic just show the amount foot space for the pedals,size 9 if your interested.
As a side note, my Dad used to go shooting with Ron Champion, the author of the Locost book and he has looked it over when my Dad first got it. He was very pleased with how it looked and said it was definitely built in the spirit of the book.
The car is registered on a Q plate as a Ford Escort. Body type Sports. This was a concern of ours when we went to view it. But after checking with the DVLA it was found to be acceptable as it's body type is correct for the car. It would have been an issue if it was still registered as saloon car. Just wanted to make that clear before the keyboard experts chime in.
Car is located in Corby,Northamptonshire at my Dad's place. Viewing can be arranged if you are interested.
£3000 ono.
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/lordyoung1980/127beb10634d.jpg)
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![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/lordyoung1980/e2c3b475d589.jpg)
![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/lordyoung1980/8e12917a4a10.jpg)
Last pic just show the amount foot space for the pedals,size 9 if your interested.