The Ford Appreciation Thread

[Completekaos]

That is so awesome

 

[Cookson]

I saw this big old thing in the supermarket the other day. Had a Ford badge, but god knows what it was

 

[Stu.]

The galaxie is around 18 foot long and feels just as wide 😆 have to plan your journeys!
Also had the cossie out for the first time in 2020...took it round the block and back to its bed 🙈 wish there was more time to drive them all...lol

 

[davo172]

The galaxie is around 18 foot long and feels just as wide 😆 have to plan your journeys!
Also had the cossie out for the first time in 2020...took it round the block and back to its bed 🙈 wish there was more time to drive them all...lolView attachment 1479132

Seen this car at shows over the years 👍😎

How long you had it? More info reqd on it ?
My biggest regret after selling my fiesta RST was never buying a cossie while they were affordable!

 

[Stu.]

Seen this car at shows over the years 👍😎

How long you had it? More info reqd on it ?
My biggest regret after selling my fiesta RST was never buying a cossie while they were affordable!

Had the cos 6 and a bit years now i think...its standard power. Big turbo 4x4. Avo coils/spacers/wheels ggr driveshafts and exhaust. Also has matt look silicone hoses...its fairly oem in the grand scheme of things...got it just in time!

 

[Paulie031]

That is lovely! Came close to buying a very modified big turbo in red myself last year but didn't want another garage queen

 

[Completekaos]

Here’s a pic of mine , totally standard looking but running stage 3 power

 

[Paulie031]

Very nice!

 

[DaveDreads]

 

[Completekaos]

Nice. Gotta like a Capri , I’ve had loads including a pickup, still got my Brooklands Capri

 

[DaveDreads]

What a f*cking noise!

 

[Short Norman]

Love this

 

[Short Norman]

Also I’ve see. That the company doing the brand new mk2 escorts are soon to offer the mk1 too.

 

[adamlstr]

Love this

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I don't even mind the slightly over sized Minilites, that's proper.

 

[Short Norman]

I know they probably aren’t the best to drive but god a photo like this really doesn’t help 😍

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I know they probably aren’t the best to drive but god a photo like this really doesn’t help 😍
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I think a lot of the problem is that people get into a car like that and expect it to drive like an Evo VIII or something else much newer. Like any old car, you just have to adjust your expectations and remember when it was built. I'd still 100% have one.

 

[Short Norman]

I think a lot of the problem is that people get into a car like that and expect it to drive like an Evo VIII or something else much newer. Like any old car, you just have to adjust your expectations and remember when it was built. I'd still 100% have one.

just had a look on all the usual place and there's very few for sale at the moment.

I'll add it to the every growing list of my possible next car

 

[adamlstr]

I know they probably aren’t the best to drive but god a photo like this really doesn’t help 😍
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The car that defined my childhood.

I'd own one tomorrow, no matter how dynamically terrible.

 

[S-JM]

 

[Rolls]

I know they probably aren’t the best to drive but god a photo like this really doesn’t help.

Too true 😂😂
Didn’t realise there are other Escos owners on here! Need to get some miles on mine soon I think 😂😂😂

 

[Short Norman]

how high will this go

1988 FORD RS200 - 5,510 MILES (collectingcars.com)

 

[thecrim22]

how high will this go

1988 FORD RS200 - 5,510 MILES (collectingcars.com)

 

[Short Norman]

Today on the M5 according to the internet 🥲

 

[Short Norman]

is it wrong that I kind of like this

Not £25k worth of like but still not bad

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[massiveCoRbyn]

is it wrong that I kind of like this

Not £25k worth of like but still not bad
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Not at all. I'd change the wheels if it was mine, but I love it otherwise. Proper '80s cool.

 

[Coby.]

Any Ford fans want to finish this project?

 

[Willo40]

seen this yesterday, madness :-

Whale-tail excess: Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 sells for £596,250

The story behind the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 that sold for £596,250 at Silverstone Auction's sale at Race Retro in February 2023. Modern classics price bubble?

www.carmagazine.co.uk

 

[Short Norman]

seen this yesterday, madness :-

Whale-tail excess: Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 sells for £596,250

The story behind the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 that sold for £596,250 at Silverstone Auction's sale at Race Retro in February 2023. Modern classics price bubble?

www.carmagazine.co.uk

Saw that on the Harry’s Garage auction preview, I’m sure the estimate was £120,000 to £150,000

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I think it's hilarious how annoyed people are getting over it. Yes it's a lot of money, but it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Its not how I'd spend £600k but, if you're a billionaire and have loads of cars, why wouldn't you?

 

[Cookson]

"bUt iT TakEs It AWay fR0m tHe eNThuSiaStS"

if you was that enthusiastic, you'd have bought it yourself.

 

[Short Norman]

Fords plan for the future in Europe

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I don't understand this thing. Why use the Explorer name on something that isn't actually an Explorer? Can't they afford anyone that can think of car names?

I can see Ford being gone from Europe before long, at least when it comes to cars. They seem to have totally lost it.

 

[Short Norman]

I don't understand this thing. Why use the Explorer name on something that isn't actually an Explorer? Can't they afford anyone that can think of car names?

I can see Ford being gone from Europe before long, at least when it comes to cars. They seem to have totally lost it.

the last sentence he said in the video summed it up for me

"the future of Ford (in Europe) for the first time in a long time feels like a gamble"

 

[gavinf91]

I’ve sourced a front bumper for my 7.5 Fiesta which has parking sensors. The car has reverse sensors and camera, anyone know if it’ll be a straight plug and play to get the front sensors to work?

Many thanks.

 

[DaveDreads]

 

[MarcB]

Just watched it and if im being honest wanted to get my c0ck out.
Some stunning cars that will never happen again.

Also noticed there is a Ford Racing Puma on Collecting Cars.

 

[Gally]

Just watched it and if im being honest wanted to get my c0ck out.
Some stunning cars that will never happen again.

Also noticed there is a Ford Racing Puma on Collecting Cars.

Doesn't even have a decent history or a management "plate" already at 10k! FML!

 

[Matt Cup]

This popped up on YouTube. Looks soooo damn good 😍

 

[MarcB]

RS1600i Sold for £53,750

S1 RS Turbo Sold for £57k

 

[MarcB]

Sierra RS Cos sold for £65,500