I BOUGHT MY DREAM CAR AT 22!

[@marcushayesford]

Sooo happy for you mate!!! Congratulations! 👍👍👍 Shall we start a beige import Mk2 Escort more-door club!! haha!!! 😀😀😀

[@nallanotae4290]

Well there’s a spoiler ….. first comment I see😕

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Marcus, yess we have twins 😂😂

[@LeeRestoration1275]

You and Mitch will have to have a build off !!

[@grantssmartrepairs]

Welcome to the gang 👌👌👌👌

[@Rick-sl7iw]

Fair play mate nice example to start with and matching a old school pinto with a type 9 box definitely the way to go I think 👌🏻👍🏻

[@strugglyboys]

Masive congratulations from both of us and Chewie!!! Well done, very excited for you! The shell looks amazing for a starting point, can't wait to see what you do with it. The minilite looks right at home, always loved them on old fords!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you guys & Chewie! I’m very happy with the condition 👌🏻 completely agree the minilite sits well!

[@terry_h_n1893]

Nice project car can't wait to see more of the build

[@Mick-67]

Great shape to start getting stuck into hopefully all the nasty underneath work is good enough to all the underside so not so much laying down on the floor struggling ! Like it Mick67

[@dadandlad8135]

Love that colour nice one Mitch 👍

[@tombailey2142]

Yes mate another mk2 project can't wait, you and Mr MH have made my Christmas.

[@marcelgeber643]

ALWAYS LOVE MK1 and MK2s so much ! THEY NEVER GETTING OLD

[@LeeRestoration1275]

thats as good as a project gets , them doors are super clean - gonna be an interesting one to watch develop

[@steven907]

Will be a good project nice clean shell

[@performanceclassics1986]

That is a Remarkably good solid shell. I think you would struggle to find better. I really like those wheels. I think they suit the car and love the original beige colour. Best of luck with the rebuild.

[@garysaunders4804]

Well done lad, I was around your age when I got my mk2.. still own it now, proper cars.. 👍

[@swebb302]

All about that boat anchor son. Set of 45s done

[@davemclachlan8820]

Yesss mate fair play I guessed it before you pulled up with truck😀👍👍

[@carless_guy]

Love it mate, my first car after passing my test was a beige more door 😀

[@stevew579]

good luck with this project I loved these cars can't wait to see the result.

[@markopolo9421]

Just had a look at your video and delighted with it you were, looks like a nice solid car, I’ll definitely be following your future stuff to see how the old girl gets on ! good luck Mitch 👍

[@pattiboychannel311]

Very clean

[@TheHorsebox2]

Well done on finding your dream machine. It's going to be cool and great to see a classic in a good home. Best of luck, man.

[@Vehicledefencekeys]

Well done on the purchase. You look genuinely happy! Good luck with it

[@geedee1999]

A great find!! Very straight with very good bodywork. Reminds me of my first car. Dark brown 1979/T 4DR 1.3GL Escort. Oh i wish i still had it!! These cars have character and i can't wait to follow your progress Mitch.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, so many people say they wish they still had theirs! 😆

[@davidcoogan4676]

cant wait to see it

[@LittleRedFiesta]

Congratulations mate!! Looks like a solid example. 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulsmith6074]

Look forward to watching this come together 😎👍

[@russellwade7810]

It takes me back to the 80is when I bought my first ford escort 4 door 1.6 Ghia in blue.... I was out driving that car at avery chance i could it started my obsession with Ford's.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Sounds like some good days Russell! Can't wait to be ripping around in this 😁

[@programa212]

Congradulations for getting it, it looks to be in really good conditions. It is going to be nice to see it return to life, good luck!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, it will be getting the best treatment 😎

[@martinpettitt4237]

That’s a awesome car can’t wait to see this done and Marcus hayes about your channel

[@WilliamStevens007]

Nice, Cordoba Beige, My first Mk2 was a 2 door In cordoba beige. I had many many Mk2's wish I still had them as would be worth a fortune now. Fav was a midnight blue 1600 ghia.

[@craigorford9932]

Congratulations on your dream car, my first car was an mk1 Escort 1300GT,then a 1300E,1600 sport in blue then a mk2 RS2000 Custom in black.would love another. I think the mk1/2 escorts was the better ones to have.Would love a MST MK1 with a BDJ Engine

[@JT-db4jk]

Awesome well done! 👍🏼 one of my dream cars also, currently parts collecting for mine.

[@NickHudson2]

Brilliant Mitch congratulations mate 👍 Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this one it’s definitely in the right hands that’s for sure!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Nick!

[@colinthompson5570]

Well mate you are definitely Mk2 Mitch now mate love it first 4 cars from 17 Mk2 Escorts 47 now still my fave car looks like a canny shell mate well done!!

[@mikeymike3240]

MK2 scort , that’s an amazing car, it’s super clean and rust free, health to enjoy it for many years to come, and the wheels, sweeeeeeeeet. Can’t wait to see what you do with her. You lucky 🍀 b/stard, I’m well jell, you have no idea just how well jell i am, grrrrrrrrrrr. I served my time as a spray painter for the main Ford dealership in the 70s in Beautiful Belfast. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Mikey! That sounds like a cool job 😁

[@nushooz6731]

Great for its age and I like opening quarters

[@andyday1981]

Chuffed for you mate. I’d just stick to what you did with the fiesta, lowered, banded steels and make it proper clean, can’t go wrong with that 👌🏻

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Andy, my plans are very similar to the fiesta!

[@maxcooper-windscheffel6122]

Great video as always Mitch

[@AdeyThatCapriGuy]

Love it! You have done really well there, nice and solid. You know you'll be scraping all that underseal off right? 😅 think you should put some lotus steels on it when its done 👍

[@iannorton4463]

Great idea fella. I've done it 30 years ago. Great to see and hear all this.

[@anotherdayinparadise7443]

Adey you know how true you are ,Mitch has a hate for Underseal 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Adey, you know me too well the underseal will be gone soon! Lotus steels are tasty! 😎

[@kamikazekaos]

I've got a Mexico shell in the garage , love 2 sell it but it's a sitting pretty big investment nicely making money

[@dizzy_cap_car_show]

Man that’s awesome!! Looking forward to seeing more of this mate!

[@GPH2474]

Ive never seen opening quarter light windows... now you and marcus have them. Pinto is a good choice keep it simple.. great vid happy for you.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Think the opening quarters are mainly in imports but could be wrong! Thank you mate! 👍🏻

[@stephengreatbatch1269]

FairPlay mate got your self a nice start there with that one like you say that under seal as got to go and paint it body colour 100% 👍

[@oliknight270]

Proper jealous, always wanted an old escort! Ideally would like either a mk1 Mexico, or a mk2 rs2000. Looking forward to the many videos on this car!

[@paulpobsanderson6219]

Good on ya 👌🏻

[@waynegavin5874]

Love it, that's why Marcus Hayes was over yours last week

[@jasonhobbs5611]

Happy for you mate, nice you have bagged yourself a minter for a usable classic and not a garage/ trailer queen. That's probably come from inland Portugal away from the coast that's a solid base and in good hands.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Jason, The condition is very good, it will be mint once I'm finished with it!

[@fasteddiers8418]

Nice project dude 👌

[@iannorton4463]

Well chuffed for you fella 👍 👏 I sent a message on the live thingy, I'm half way old now but I've had 24 mk2's obviously some were for parts and I always bought the 1.3ltr auto because you can just sling in the 2.1 overhead knocker. That is a transit 2.0 block wich was actually the one that cosworth used believe it or not. With a Sierra 5 speed. WOW mate you are in for some fun 😀 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Ian! that's some car history, I sometimes think I was born in the wrong decade 😆

[@CherylCold]

When I was a kid, hearing aid beige was a terrible colour, reserved the base models, think it looks great now. Good luck!

[@JamieP.London]

Congratulations

[@alanparkinson5724]

Nice car in good nick love these cars

[@jimmyk9523]

Nice! Looks a solid example, congratulations. Bet you'll be taking that underseal off, I know I would be.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, yes underseal won't be staying around

[@ChrisTheCarBuilder]

This made my trousers tight. So excited!

[@GPH2474]

Mk2

[@GPH2474]

I was 21 when I bought my rs2000 custom. It was 280 quid... and it was 26 years ago!

[@GPH2474]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYbZnmmuoJeIqaM

[@Rodders1884]

Love it pal seems like you got yourself a good yin..well done…chuffed for you excited to see what you do with it..good choice of engine i get what you mean about keeping it period …..will hope to get it parked next to mine in years to come🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😎

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Dru! I hope to make the trip up to Scotland in a few years 😎

[@SuperForestfighter]

New subscriber. Nice video and looks a good project! 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for subscribing, lots more to come!

[@stuartmclaren7285]

I had a the same car way back but it was green and only a 1.3 great content

[@dubzuk3710]

My dream car has to be the ford Sierra sapphire rs.

[@hilts5050]

If your on the look out for a pinto i have one for sale from a mk2 RS2000 with alloy sump. comes with two spare pinto heads i'm asking £400.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi mate, I currently don't have the funds to buy the engine, however if you still have this in a few months I'll have it off you 👌🏻

[@richh013]

Lovely👌🏻

[@nickwhitney1534]

Lucky man. I’m not jealous….

[@aidentaillard]

Hi, awesome content. What do you use to record your video and edit them?

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal. I have a couple of go pros that I film on and I use iMovie to edit 👍🏻

[@benstollery7873]

Yup mk2 escort under there

[@johnrowell942]

Nice project. Is there a upgrade on the ild engines to run on. The new E10 fuel? Mk2 Escort is a great classic. Hope to own one. One day 👍💯

[@iannorton4463]

What is the new fuel your talking about please mate??

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers John! I don't think there's much you can change as the E10 fuel destroys rubber pipes and o rings in the carb etc... Will have to put the pricey stuff in 👍🏻

[@johnrowell942]

In the UK they are stop doing 95 and doing E10 but old engine will not run on it well.

[@dagenhamdave2611]

hi mate just suscribed. i follow marcus hayes and seen you in his videos.iam the same as you i prefer a pinto to its more retro. love the colour of your mk2 and a briwn ghia interior would look the bollox in that. what wheels you going for? cant wait to see progress on your new motor all the best mate

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for subscribing! I’m thinking about banded steels but not sure yet 👌🏻

[@crippen05]

Where u get that send it banner from mate?

[@Mk2Mitch]

It's from scrape metal but not sure if they are still in stock 👀

[@iannorton4463]

P.s, what are the steelies off of on the fiesta fella 🤔

[@Mk2Mitch]

They are standard fiesta steels that have been banded to 6j wide! Watch this to find out more kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqWTeoyJqN6Ea9E

[@iannorton4463]

@@Mk2Mitch I've watched the link video, poor workmanship, A.?? No excuse. P.s if you are interested I'll tell you how to get the quietest tappets in the world fella. ✌😉

[@slickmouse]

Bloody hell, did you really pull that on using the grille support?

[@Mk2Mitch]

Unfortunately we had limited option so we did use the grille support. However it is actually very sturdy with hardly no weight to the car & caused no damage

[@slickmouse]

@Mk2 Mitch looking forward to the build.

[@michaelleech9495]

Mk2 escort that. hope it's a 3 door 🤣

[@richardjones7036]

Mk2 escort its got to be man

[@karlkerkhof7966]

Should have got a 2 door

[@Mk2Mitch]

Says who, you?? 😂 I prefer 4 doors, it’s a personal preference my friend.

[@marcushayesford]

Ferrari F40???? 😃

[@Mk2Mitch]

I'd still want this project over one of them 😂

[@mykswappedescortmk2]

There’s other engine options you could try……………😬

[@russellwade7810]

Mk 1 Escort

[@projectclark123]

I'm new here

[@worldhello1234]

Must be a pretty pedestrian kind of dream car. ;) Dream cars should be something aspiring or fancy not some low hanging fruit. :)

[@Mk2Mitch]

Not at all, this is my dream car and I’m so happy with it. Just because it doesn’t fit your narrow minded view on ‘dream cars’ don’t come and rain on my parade lad 👍🏻

[@livefreestinks6333]

Why make us wait 🤔

[@Mk2Mitch]

Just a bit of fun, I release all my videos Thursdays 6pm 😀

[@livefreestinks6333]

@@Mk2Mitch I hate waiting lol

[@srs_lol]

2:46 they like 😐😶