My MK2 RS2000 + NEW Mk1 Added

[michaeln]

Iv'e posted a heap of pictures on here of everyones cars in the past, so thought it was about time i put up some of my own. so for those people who are wondering if i actually own a car, yep i sure do and here it is...

The first shot was taken at it's first real outing which was All Ford Day 02', since then i have changed to 15" rims, changed number plates & gone twin 40's otherwise untouched. Build is 10/1980 so would be one of the lucky last...

[Mark D]

Nice Michael

Now where have you been hiding these last few months

Mark D

[michaeln]

G'day Mark,

Not hiding, just working unfortunatly. Been too Mackay, Gladstone and Tassie twice in the last 7 weeks so non stop... really looking forward too Speed on Tweed to do a bit of video/photo, so will see you then...

CheeRS,

Mick.

[Mark Cogan]

Nice looking RS, the 15's look much better.

[Gary P.]

Yeah Michael I thought you had left the country!!!!! Good to finally see a picture of your rumoured RS2000!!! Are you coming to the Hillclimb tomorrow?

[Mark D]

[michaeln]

[michaeln]

Hi All,

Well i had been thinking of a Mk1 for a while, however not much has popped up at the right time, until now. Originally a one owner 1973 1300XL that was purchased by Vic at Currie Bros Engines in Taree, who decided it needed a face lift. It was sprayed in Hot Orange (1970 Escort Colour), Capri struts installed, Vented rotors and 4 pot brakes, pedal box, 6 dial dash etc etc and most important a Twin Cam / 711M added.
The Twin Cam head was donated form an original Escort Twin Cam rally car that was written off after a brush with the scenary. It is built on a 711M block which has a balanced bottom end with forged pistons, running Waggott Cams. Besides a little issue with the clutch slave (now re-built) and water pump, the car is in great condition and should be on the road very, very soon... here are some pics.

[michaeln]

A couple more, plus one of a Honda Monkey Bike i just got for a mate in Sydney... ahh a blast from the past, great fun!

[Gary P.]

Fantastic Michael. Can't wait to see it in the flesh. Like the colour

[bmw02rally]

Stunning...accept it simply needs some period seats and steering wheel.....BUT still stunning!

[Neville Bertwistle]

Congrats on the purchase Michael. The car looks sensational, especially the engine bay

Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

[Darren W.]

Just need to adjust ride height and you have Gary P.'s car. Nice pick up Michael
Looking forward untill I hear one of my own TC engines running, maybe hearing yours might make me get a move on!

[michaeln]

Thanks gents, the colour certainly is bright It may take a little longer than hoped to get it on the road as i have decided to go with the modular water pump $$, at least no head removal required in the future. Yeah Mark, once going i'll have a look at the interior though the seats are very nice. Ahh welcome to Twin Cam ownership!
CheeRS Michael.

[Damion Parkin]

Wow! love it.

[Belly]

I'm Jealous

[jpayne]

best of both worlds, Mk1, Mk2 and.... a motorcycle...cant help some bad vices cars both look good.

Justin