Focus MK1 Preservation Club - National Show Review

A superb day with great weather, great MK1's and great company...
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[@Hogdog4343]

Great to see so many mk1s in good condition. They’re great cars, worth preserving 👍🏻

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lindawithani]

Lovely to see so many Focus's in beautiful condition! I love mine...she's 22 years old now, and although I struggle to fix things that break, couldn't face scrapping her, recently. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

[@David_H-73]

Excellent day Andrew that went far to quickly. Everything was perfect, cars, weather, location and company. 😊

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

couldn't agree more David!

[@ShootDigital]

Oh wow, I will have to bring one of my low mileage ST-170s along to your next meeting .

[@adamjow8405]

Awesome day. Thanks for organising such a amazing meet. Nice meeting everyone and seeing all the cherished examples 😁❤️

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

My pleasure, I can't wait for the next one!

[@TheMoaningYorkshireman]

Thanks so much for an amazing day. ❤️👌

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

anytime buddy glad you enjoyed the day :)

[@HaleHallFlyer]

Wonderful day Andrew, thanks for organising.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

no problem!

[@shhssnsjs1910]

What a good initiative

[@craigshovlin9756]

It was a fantastic day for a clubs first meet and it was a privilege to be a part of it, thanks andrew for going round my car and like you say its only going to get better, I'll need to find some leather headrests as now you mentioned it i can't unsee it, heres to the next few meets I'll hopefully be attending, we've got one of the best communities in not only the ford scene but in the car scene overall

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Absolutely and long may it continue, lovely to meet you and your car buddy. What a wonderful day :)

[@Tadasskr]

It was pleasure to be there. These are great cars

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

pleasure to have you with us tadas :)

[@dbsparks3285]

Amazing day I'm so glad i got to meet some of the members and have a good old chat about these Amazing cars hopefully next time mine will be ready

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

fingers crossed the silver continues to come along nicely :)

[@user-michaelxr2]

What an amazing day it was. And nice to meet other club members.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Absolutely buddy :)

[@scootytamra]

I love all the Focus's! I own a 2008 Ford Focus 2 door coupe Se in Vapor silver with beige carpet, basic grey seats, there seems to not be many of my model here in the U.S. for some reason? Mines an automatic and i bought it brand new and still have it, she has 91 thousand miles original. I love seeing all your Focus!

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

hello there, wow that is pretty low mileage!

[@scootytamra]

@@usuallyfixingtinkering I don't go long distances, but i do drive it everyday, everything i need is pretty close.

[@StormyGab19]

im a 14 year old Lithuanian that owns a silver mk1 focus. Many people laugh at me for owning a " shitbox " But i enjoy the car a lot! Its a 1.8 turbo diesel and its got those beautiful purpleish seats. It sure is a lovely car!

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

It sure is and you'll be the one laughing in time!

[@StormyGab19]

@@usuallyfixingtinkering thanks

[@Harryd06]

Nice video! Big fan of the mk1 really are iconic now for ford

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

absolutely!

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

I love the mk1 focus I was actually talking to my princess the other day about maybe getting another one and she never said no so I’m kinda looking but I want an automatic low mileage and owner one ! Then I’ll be along to the next meet 👍never say never 😇

[@David_H-73]

There are over 30 automatic mk1s on autotrader so you may find something that's right for you😊

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Automatic versions survive in good numbers, you will find a good one soon :)

[@arthurdardalis]

Good video, fun fact… Cortina, Capri, Granada in Ghia trim all had carpeted door trims

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

I didn't know that trend went that far back, great info!

[@neilwalsh4058]

Looks an interesting selection of cars there and good info on each one by you Andrew. Maybe I need to join your FB preservation group whilst I'm in possession of this original MK1 2.0 Ghia.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

I don't see why not, it will be of high interest in the club :)

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

Locally here in Ohio I have a 2005 Ford focus ZX3 SE they say needs a transmission, What kind of costs have you seen? Is this a common issue? You have such a great channel and great appreciation for these things is truly pleasing.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Is that the Automatic 4-speed?

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

@@usuallyfixingtinkering So according to the wiki there is only a 4 speed auto, and then 2 versions of the manual 5 speed, so I would assume so. I joined a facebook group too in order to look into it. The lady has 900 on it and it has been there for 8 weeks, so not sure yet about any details. Looks like it has been off the road at least since the fall. Being that it is a US ZX-3 SE with 161K and Yellow, they starting with 1800$ and marking down to 900 is a tad pricey. I will keep looking around. Not sure but just a guess if it is around 1k and 300 install that I couldn't just get something better at that 2100 price point considering its age.

[@dazlad1972]

Sorry I count get there mate ...gutted ....he'll of a turnout tho and mint vid as usual bud

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

You should come hopefully next time :)

[@flycorvus]

Cool club there :-) What I miss: 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines in the row. I love those engine bays, especially my 1.8 Ghia Estate, with electric sunroof, mirrors, windows, front seats, midnight black interior, moondust silver finish, standard Ghia 15" wheels. When will you take the next Mk1 meeting?

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

I won't mention when MK1 Meets are planned on here. You will have to join the Facebook club and then you will access to all this information :)

[@eddiejones.redvees]

My wife’s 2003 1.6 ebony which she has had from new now has 71.000 miles on the clock it runs like new because it has been serviced every 12 months some little things have gone wrong over the last few months the power steering switch blew out also the passenger side window regulator was replaced the driver side was replaced a few years ago it been a 3 door it was I bit more difficult to get hold of my car being a diesel dose all the work we don’t need two cars now I am retired but here car is part of the family now

[@teatimetel174]

ive got rear leather seat headrests i can bring to next meet

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

can you email me please :)

[@teatimetel174]

@@usuallyfixingtinkering whats your email

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

It's in my main page should have all contact details

[@SonofChurchill]

Been away for a bit. Was this mentioned on last couple months video? Didn't get email invite 😳

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

This was only a Club meeting nothing connected to my KZbin activities so very low-key within the Club. You'll need to be a member of the Facebook Page but only if you own a relatively standard MK1 as this is part of the specification of the club :)

[@SonofChurchill]

@@usuallyfixingtinkering I have the car sticker but not Face book 😁

[@benjilafouine]

Couple of things I’m noticing from the European models vs the North American models. First, I am surprised that the blue Saloon Edition doesn’t have a spoiler in the back since it seems to be a higher model. Also, cruise control seems absent from lots of trims. How about the intermittent wipers? Does it have some? In North America, it is easy to spot lower trims: no fog lights, no fancy options. My SE Sport looks a lot like the Saloon and yes, the colour is exactly the same as the reboot Escort. I know, I had one and actually, the Saloon should have had a spoiler. Interesting. Other differences, the Saloon doesn’t have the Zetec 2.0. I find that strange. Also, the door mouldings are not painted on the saloon. Strange too for a higher model.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

It's very rare to find a spoiler on a saloon and cruise control on any european MK1, they were both expensive extras and saloons are not as popular in europe so nobody but a few would ever specifiy a spoiler. It doesn't look right and too sporty. Intermittent wipers are on the Ghia and ST170. Some saloons got the 2.0, some were 1.8 like this model.

[@benjilafouine]

@@usuallyfixingtinkering My SE Sport has a spoiler but in all other Sedan/Saloon trims, there are no spoilers. The SE Sport was indeed very rare here too. Mostly LX had very little options. I do however like my old Sport trim with cruise control and most options except heated seats and lumbar support.

[@deaneingram3953]

Hi, please can you help, 2004 1.6 zetas-se non vvt do you know the but size that fits on the brass thread of the oil pressure switch please ? Thanks Dean

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

@@deaneingram3953 24mm socket... how come you are removing it?

[@deaneingram3953]

Sorry not removing, connecting a wire to it it’s like a 3mm-4mm thread

[@deaneingram3953]

As the engine is in triumph I need to secure the wire with washer and nut