Recent content by ashtons99

I think it has to be accepted by anyone buying these cars that few of them will be mint examples. Most of them have been press cars, used and abused by motoring hacks. Chris alludes to this in his piece. I suppose what you are buying is a bit of RUK heritage.

I wouldn’t say a 1970 1300 escort is exotic but you wouldn’t get much change out of £10k. Put an RS badge on and an average trophy sale would just about pay for decent interior for a mexico

It’s with same dealer who listed it 2 years ago so maybe a cross over with photos and mileage. Certainly the description is the same as the last ad. I think really any minor nitpicking is missing the point with this car, youre buying a ex showroom car that has done 11k not a car that is dressed...

I thought he was including an unused Trophy and a Williams in the sale !

As I understand he sold it outside the auction

they may put highest bidder in touch with Ash to negotiate. £11k not too shabby though

I saw it about 10,200 about 15 mins before auction ended. Didn’t make reserve I don’t think

Newly into Tier 3 so finding jobs to do. I can’t believe I’ve not done the Trophy before. Whipped the wiper arms off then stripped the top covers. Removed the little tray on the drivers side, the rubber wiper spindle covers and set to with the hoover and a long handled paintbrush. Plenty of...

im 60, am I anywhere near

I want to keep the OE but cheapest I’ve found Tonight is £30 each for clutch and brake

I’m aware that these are probably no longer available from Renault, has anyone found an alternative source for the genuine ones

If it’s a lease (which I think it is) and not a PCP then its just about basically a long term hire of the car. Amongst my many other cars I’ve had various Kia‘s for the last 4 yrs or so on a friends and family scheme through a mate of mine at a main dealership. I’ve paid about £160 a month...

wouldn’t let mine go for less

Rolex LV16610

I have a Trophy and a 200 and according to info on here my AG 200 with cup spoiler, RS Monitor, carbon dash etc is one of 4 UK cars but doubt it will ever be worth what my Escort RS2000 I bought brand new in 1979 is now worth.....unfortunately I sold it to buy an engagement ring back in 1983. 😩