Here we have an opportunity to get a rewarding recommissioning project, a Ford Escort Van 35.

These are becoming very rare now and have been changing hands in some cases for over £25,000! Whilst this van is not in that category, with some vision and attention it could be in the future.

It is finished in white, as most were, but has a black bonnet.

The panel fit is good, and the vendor tells us that despite its appearance it is in good condition underneath, but as with any project we always recommend viewing first hand to satisfy yourself.

The van has only had four previous owners and the HPi states it has not changed hands since 2002.

It has a very ingenious immobiliser system, which is very clever, and will be shared with the new owner.

The two-door Escort Van was first sold in February 1981, a slightly delayed introduction caused by large remaining stocks of the Mark II Escort Van.

The Van has twin rear doors and unusual small side windows behind the front doors, necessary to ...