Mk1 FORD ESCORT BUILT from a SIERRA and MONDEO ST

[@lornaskelly3218]

Very proud to say this is my dad. A true legend with a wide spread of knowledge and talent. Actually loves this car more than me lol

[@Generalkenobi325]

You’ve been truly gifted there! What a clever guy and what i like most is he’s happy having questions thrown at him when people show an interest, not something you get very often. I hope to run into him at a show one day

[@baronburger86]

Very proud of Uncle Alan!!

[@eoinosullivan2636]

Seems like a talented, grounded, and very pleasant man.

[@Rickster316]

Some guy! What a car he’s built here😍🤙

[@davekennedy6315]

What a sound dad and his motor is so sweet! You're a lucky guy!

[@emalouiseblaikie4783]

I can proudly say this man is my dad. He also built a Mk1 Mexico before he made the Monscort. I feel privileged to say I have got to drive both of these cars but as he mentions the lakes tour, he takes the monscort and I get to take the Mexico and its so much fun! My husband did the wrapping of the bumpers as well as the black stripes. In October 2015, my dad took me to my wedding in this car, I found it funny hearing Adam telling dad to slow down whereas on my wedding day, dress stuffed everywhere and we drove to the venue sideways and I didn't want the journey to stop I was laughing so much, not only did my dad drive me to my wedding day, he allowed the monscort to be my wedding car also which we got some amazing pictures of the car....I could not be prouder, I just wish I had his brains rather than his heavy right foot 😅. And people commenting about hearing him talk for hours, I do...I love his stories and I get my birth story in great detail every year lol. Easy for me to say that he's a genuine humble guy cos he's my dad but he genuinely is and he trusted me to drive his pride and joy lol x

[@HulkRS.]

can tell this fella is a true car enthusiast could listen to him all day

[@Adam151082]

Awesome isn’t he, I loved talking to him 👍🏼

[@Carlosnufc]

Does he live in the north east adam I know he scotish

[@emalouiseblaikie4783]

Scottish Borders

[@iang953]

Alan an endangered species in the car world, what a legend. Proper back garden engineer turning out an awesome car. We salute you sir.

[@1978JonBullock]

Adam for me this is one of the best builds you have had on the channel. This guy is a great engineer.

[@grantmail4112]

Talented man.. this car shows his skills are beyond 99% of us here.

[@thescoreboard8930]

If I'm ever stranded on a desert island and I need someone to fashion a raft, I hope i'm with this guy. Blokes a bloody engineering genius.

[@philipdavison3862]

this guy is a true talent,a real engineer,guys like this should be working in schools or after school education to teach people you don't need the stuff that is forced on us by car makers,that's why so many people love making these cars their own.

[@emalouiseblaikie4783]

This is my dad ❤

[@rallycrosscraig]

It’s a great car/impressive build but more importantly what a great guy ! Down to earth sensible and clearly a great engineer and fabricator ! Really enjoyed this video something a bit different . I love the fact he’s proud of using van tyres the sort of thing my dad would have done just to show what can be done. Tell him he’s a legend !

[@bilbobaggins4366]

Grab your keys you've pulled 😉

[@gmain1977]

Your feet pretty? 🤪🤪🤪

[@n22pdf]

Your dad is amazingly talented wow 😊 Pete

[@FTW523.]

Brilliant really outstanding stuff

[@tomhope4613]

What a build that car is……that man’s a genius.

[@StuMurray-k2u]

Top bloke I worked along side Blake (as he is also known) as an apprentice in the engineering industry prior to moving to Australia he has painted a lot of cars in his time and built them . Knows his stuff

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

Old school we call ourselves at this age I too have done this all my life coming from meager beginnings we learned watched and had a go because we couldn’t afford to buy new or have what others had by finance etc My late farther and brother both taught me from a kid now 60 we are petrol heads till we scream tyres smokin to that high way in the sky 🇬🇧. Why is Adam so shocked and keeps asking YOU did that yourself yes Adam a lot of us out there in our own garage build from scratch 🙏🏻👍🏻😉👏👏👏

[@owenmorgan857]

Now thats a chap that you can have a great chat with, loved the video made my day

[@MalcolmPowder]

Adam - you getting nervous and asking people to slow down is one of my favourite parts of these vids 🤣🤣

[@lesf4969]

Love this, also this guy is class , proper old skool sort of guy that made Britain great 👍👍👍

[@brams77]

I think this is the best car I've seen on your channel. As he built this himself, it's priceless. Can't beat that 👍

[@paultierney8867]

Great build, great engineer, we need more like you. Not about noise and bolt on expensive goodies. Its fabulous. Well done.

[@Invisibleman7]

Wow Alan’s built a beautiful Escort.I could listen to him talk all day. Thanks Adam

[@stu2427]

What can I say genius mind and talent. Very few people around like this gentleman

[@tessbushell5489]

Built not bought has never been so fitting,or hold my beer.what a talented bloke he has done an awesome job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@markgeehockney1412]

A proper engineer 👏 👌🏻 That's something this country needs more of what an amazing build

[@matthewc.419]

@8.06, note all the different makes of engine components, staggering how they all seem to work together!!!!!! BUT , how do these clever people manage to work out HOW ???? and which ones to use !!!!!! Mind blowing

[@adyg5402]

Kudos to Alan. This is the best home build I have ever seen!. The guy was two steps ahead when he built this. He really thought this out and what a result. Thanks to Adam for posting this.

[@deanoscott]

What a guy. Love these kinda builds. Not rushed. Sounds unreal.

[@Boppa1260]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Skyfox_1]

What an amazing piece of engineering, that has gone into this.

[@johnrowell942]

Stunning build and go's to show if you put the hours in and no rush. You can build to a budget.

[@johnhowarth649]

😂😂 slow down, slow down! Touching the cloth a little bit there Adam? 😂 love it !

[@StephenH-ms9og]

What a build. Alan knows his stuff. Amazed at the cost of it all.

[@Lord-hoboco777]

Back in the day I've seen Escort mk1's with Ford v8's Rover v8's , Ford v6's Fiat twin cams you name it modding them with cheap bigger motors and parts from the scrappers was all part of the fun of owning one and it didn't cost you a forture either 👍

[@davekennedy6315]

It looks so clean and classy it looks like a factory special. Under the bonnet in particular it is SO well set out and organised that it looks like its all supposed to be there! Absolutely incredible build!

[@markplausin2916]

Very nice work ! I recentley built a 4wd Cosworth Mk1 Escort for a customer using a Sierra floorpan. Took ages and presented a whole load of engineering challenges but, still pretty rare! I'll email you a few snaps.

[@stedodd2116]

What an amazing bloke. He's like my dream grandad.

[@RobOsmond-t9s]

Wot an amazing talented guy 😮, a British Chip Foose.

[@skeelsjames]

Enjoyed listening to the both of you building a friendship over the course of the video. As for Alan proper Scot, just get on and do it mentality.

[@andymurdoch1346]

What an extraordinary car and an extraordinary fella. Absolutely brilliant to see home built cars like this. In my day we had Cars & Car Conversions magazine and this would be a cover story. Well done Alan, love it.

[@richardlahiff1529]

What a car, what a build, what a guy to have constructed such a mk1 Alan is a serous fabricator, painter and engineer from what I’ve just seen! Epic!! Top bid Ad this style of review is sublime! Lovely edit for the whole thing all round 10/10 mate 😎

[@suzukibanditrider8318]

Wow I really enjoyed watching this!! Brilliant build and very talented bloke I could listen for hours 😎

[@WayneCrombie]

This is possibly the best video I've ever watched. What a proper old school chap and fantastic car. Well done Adam 👌

[@carlmoulton5348]

What an absolute incredible bloke! Sooo much knowledge.

[@micktuck5377]

Amazing build & totally top bloke. Such a likeable & intelligent man. I’d love to see his Mexico please

[@neilt7145]

Not many out there with Alan's engineering skills any more. Cracking video and made more a pleasure by Alan's enthusiasm. Top bloke. You too Adam.

[@leighrigby8833]

Best video I've watched on you tube ever.. What a nice man he is.. A true gent and so very talented... Absolutely legendary man.. The car is bloody epic...

[@jonlotus7062]

What a great combo for a vintage car! Ingenious! Well done.👌💯👏👏👏

[@criscross572]

One of the best built not bought cars I've seen, well done that man.

[@theyarenthere]

The smile on your face says it all. Cool car, even cooler bloke who built the thing! Kudos.

[@wombatsyoutube]

This is what it's about mate. Proper bloke with his proper car. 👍

[@krupauk]

Got to love his passion and ingenuity to make a great driving car

[@garychivers9726]

Great video & what a smashing guy, really enjoyed listening to him. Thanks for posting

[@GARETH.EVANS.]

What a lush motor and a lovely bloke! Could chat away with him for hours he seams so friendly ☺️👏🏻

[@georgegalyer8224]

That's what it's all about. A great grass roots build. Obviously a clever grounded guy in all departments making this build possible. But I really like that!

[@keithfletcher6123]

What a guy … just what a guy. Thanks for sharing Adam 👍👍

[@VAX1970]

Best build on youtube, "built NOT bought" has never been more accurate!

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

I really enjoyed that, wonderful to hear how this came together 👍🏻, shame the purists just don’t appreciate this guys amazing talent for building this Monscort, well done on another great video Adam 👍🏻

[@eddiek821]

This man is a national treasure and should be given a knighthood immediately 😎.

[@rockyalwayswins1495]

Absolutely love that motor 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 what a lovely kind guy and very very cleaver at what he done to that motor

[@williamcameron4913]

Met this man and and this very car at a show at driftland cracking build and cracking fella to talk to

[@richarddinning6901]

What a machine this is a one of this wow thanks for this one Adam big respect to the owner 👏 👍

[@TheTwelly]

That's a belter of an Escort. Brilliant job.👍

[@blimseynoeyes]

Out of all these I’ve watched this has to be my favourite! What a guy !! You obviously enjoyed this one too 🤣👍

[@alexirving1251]

Absolutely amazing car, but an even more amazing man, always make my jaw drop as to what gets built in "sheds" around the country. Love it😊

[@shaunwilson-seabrook]

What a humble and lovely guy . Massive respect to what he has built . So much knowledge and the quality of what he’s built is insane . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😉😊👍🏻

[@MHRacing65]

What a lovely guy and a great build, proper engineer 😎

[@nick1012ish]

this man knows how to build a good car i would take this over any standard ford any day

[@paulcherry8256]

Wow, Wow and Wow.. This guy Alan is so knowledgeable. His improvisation is amazing. The car looks awesome 👍

[@aaronpalmer4622]

Top bloke, can't believe he is only 5k into the build! Obviously man hours haven't come into it, however this man is disappearing legend, can't imagine many builds in the future like this one!

[@COMA69BAND]

what a great man, a proper old school engineer.

[@n22pdf]

Man love the MK1 Escort ❤❤❤❤❤ impressive conversion.. what a talented guy.. Pete

[@midnightrider287]

Wow. Hes the Alan Millyard of the car world! What a car.

[@ronnieteulon]

This man is very talented . Brilliant workmanship. lovely car

[@daccy86]

What a legend! Hopefully guys like him will be given the opportunity to pass on all their knowledge to the next generation

[@landyboy7]

wow.....true master there. what a guy, hugely talented, great car

[@jimmyjt16]

Wow what a car and what a man. Never tire of listening to this guy. Imagine if he was your neighbour.

[@emalouiseblaikie4783]

He's my dad 😂 and I never get bored of hearing his stories or random ideas....my childhood was bloody brilliant ❤

[@jimmyjt16]

@@emalouiseblaikie4783 you’re very lucky

[@abcdef-qk6jf]

A Frankencar and a sweet one. Amazing build, knowledge and skills. Cars are to be driven and enjoyed...

[@JamesJohnson-xw9jn]

What an amazing owner and amazing car. Watched most of Adams videos and this is one of my favourites, considering all the modifications and the different vehicles/parts used to make it, doesn't look like it has just been cobbled together.

[@jackfisher9990]

Love Alan! What a legend, and a fountain of knowledge and skills. Hats off to him. 👍

[@performanceclassics1986]

I remember having a good chat with him about the build at the RS show at Grasmere either last year or the year before.

[@Jase73]

Wow.!!! Alan. What a clever man. So modest too. Great car 👍👍👍👍👍

[@FreeThinkingTruther]

First car I drove solo once I passed my test was a mk2 Mondeo Ghia with the 2.5 v6, loaned to me by my Uncle whilst he was out of the country. Such a comfortable car, was like driving around in a big comfy arm chair. It was pokey too, considering how big it was, it ended up sorn in our back garden for years, dreamt about pulling that engine out and putting it into something a bit more sporting. Cracking car, if I had the skills i'd have built something similar, except it would be a Capri probably Thank god for blokes like this, showing the rest of us what can be done

[@darrenbuckley7000]

Awesome video mate and what a great car and owner. He’s a real engineer and car enthusiast. Everything done properly and serves the correct purpose. Top work and video. 👌

[@TheVeiledSecret]

Absolutely brilliant video and the knowledge of the man was incredible and then that Escort ... oh my oh my fill ya boots i didnt want the video to end 👍 I had a Mondy ST200 many years back and yes the engine is a little lethargic but trust me they are absolute bullet proof and a pure motorway cruise missile which can sit at well above legal speeds with effortless ease so now with the supercharger fitted this is what Ford should of done to them from the factory. On a different note hope all is well Adam and the move is going smoothly mate. 👍

[@jonnybamber1772]

What a video! What a car! And what a legend of a man!!!!!!! He is a total legend and what a skilled fella!!! He is a total gentleman could listen to him all day!!! When I grow up I want to be like him!!!!! We need a video on his Mexico now!!!!!!!!!! Please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👊🏻thank you!!!!!

[@emalouiseblaikie4783]

He's my dad and I get to drive the Mexico when when we do the lakes tour, so much fun. I'm not very good at videos to Adams standard but I could try lol

[@jonnybamber1772]

@@emalouiseblaikie4783 how lucky you are!!!! Your dad is AWESOME!!!!!👍🏻

[@countmurcielago9802]

These type of story’s you get to find about guys who really KNOW stuff are excellent Adam you can’t buy this knowledge 😊

[@adamweston4152]

Alot of people don't rate V6 engines but they are so smooth and balanced and with a supercharger and the water injection they are a very good set-up and i have a GILBERN INVADER MK3 with the Essex 3.0 and I would love to switch to a setup like this, I used to have a MK1 Mexico but it was stolen and never found, same colour and wheels as Alan's.

[@benpezzer]

Some nice work & skill has gone into that 👍

[@RobbMills]

What an absolute legend & he must have a massive amount of knowledge & talent 😊😊

[@joemac8998]

This was class I had a mk1 in 83 my uncle gave me for my 18th birthday loved thanks for the upload.

[@iand299]

Sean Connery’s arch nemesis 😂😂 what a character

[@roberttaylor3652]

As said what a cool guy Alan is ! His passion and and aptitude has created a great car

[@Jasonj___8]

Nice to see you have got your smile back Adam 👍👍👍👍

[@Mickyrst43]

This man is a proper engineer!!!!

[@jason.aldridge5004]

Man's a true legend an wizard off cars once again some off the best car's 👌 are built at home's and only 1 of them respect to the owner an u Adam 👏 👍

[@Scotty-UK]

Love it love love love it, imo the best owner car for me ❤️

[@andwerwalton1275]

Good to see the mk1 in a different way .a very talented engineer. Well done its a marvel

[@scottsoul64]

I could listen to him all day,what a legend, And Scottish like me😂

[@alandonnelly9788]

Omg the man is amazing what he has built there the noise of the super charger is jus heaven would like 2 know how much it would be if he sold it

[@tomsmith2209]

What an epic build and a total gent. Loved this one.

[@mr.nice.b]

Wat a good mechanic not many people like this guy left humble as well nice guy

[@russalexander1able]

A true engineer ,I admire his skills,and knowledge.from a forgotten generation that did real apprenticeships.I admire the guy so much.A true genius

[@johnosullivan8116]

Jesus Adam, that's the beauty of a mk1 escort ❤️❤️❤️🔥

[@finleyk]

This guy is a real engineer, i would love to have that level of knowledge.