1970 Ford Escort mk1 For Sale

Ford Escort mk1 - Year 1970
I have had this car for a while with the intension of restoring it through a full strip down and re assembly but I have other started projects so I've decided it has to go.
Car is still in very nice condition. Had been reprayed at some point.
has a small dent on the front right wing. can definitely be repaired in place.
Floor boards are still good, not the best you can have as some surface rust in areas in present, but in my opinion acceptable. If the car had to be stripped down as should and reprayed, I believe the floors can be kept as is, no need for changing that is. If the car is left and enjoyed as it is, they are still ok, but as said with the age related defects. On the other hand, it's not like the usual rotten holes all over the floors!!
Inner wings were the front struts are bolted to the body has also had some repairs at some point. this is a very common area needing repair in these cars. It is good as is but will need some further work to bring as it should as the finish of the repair surface was not grinded and smoothened as should. I'm just trying to explain the best i can especially for areas like this were repairs I know of can be explained as they are.
Original square headlights, 13cc crossflow engine, spilt propshaft, reverse lights. If not mistaken this was originally an early XL model , Original colour from factory was grey. The XL features model was what got me to buy the car as I already had another standard two door car, which I had already restored, but again time is passing and I have no time for another car which is practically the same in shape as the other I have.
The gearbox has an issue. Gears seem very stiff to go in, I'm not sure if this is a gear lever issue or the gearbox gear selectors maybe. I was going to replace the gearbox as its not much of deal but again I'm low on free time so I've left this as it is. Gears can still be selected to drive but again, the stiffness in the lever itself doesn't feel right as its too rigid. I have another gearbox that can go with the car if the buyer would like to purchase.
Overall it is a very nice solid car with great potential. It's becoming extremely hard to find a standard car like this which can be run as is or restored to your likings. Cars like this are going way up in value!

I can send further pictures or information upon a request.

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