I’d love to see a spoof auctioneer run this through auction.
So, we have before us a really old Ford Escort MK1. Not a particularly desirable car when new so it will feel really dated now. But, hold on, this is not an ordinary Escort MK1. This is an RS, a BDA/AVO model, which means nothing other than you’ll pay more for it than a meagre GT.
Not only is it an RS, it’s a very recently resprayed RS, so you can’t see what’s lurking underneath. The front indicators should have been removed for the respray but the seller decided to hand paint around them in case the rust behind them made it difficult to get them back in.
Right then folks, it’s your money to spend so let the bidding commence. Shall we start at a sensible £1K, do I hear £1.5K.