Well done Paul - not a fan of the blacked out bits but well documented story ! More Escorts PLEASE!

I’m glad the algorithm popped this up on my recommended! What an amazing episode, no BS, really interesting watching you transform this beauty! 👍👍👍

Spot on throughout. Love the longer, less rushed format. The journey through the build is much easier to watch in one episode. I think that's why channels like 'M539 restorations' are so popular. So, hopefully it'll help you gather more subscribers. And the car turned out fab as well! 👍👍

Paul absolutely stunning what you've achieved, kudos to all the hard work and long hour's, love the full build video and no adverts, it's all about the content and not the KZfaq money, loyalty to your subscribers for not selling out to sponsorships, top man 👍

Good format with the whole thing in one episode. Keep up the good work! 👍

Absolutely fantastic video. I was that enthralled, I didn’t even notice there were no adverts until you mentioned it at the end. Great editing, superb content. This is the bollocks. I could watch this type of video all day. Finally, a proper car show! Keep this format coming.

My then girlfriend (now wife) had one of these in 1982. One night it was stolen from outside of my apartment. It turned up about 9 hours later, abandoned not too far from her own parents house! Baffled that it was abandoned and locked, the police officer showed us that when the locks on them were worn, both the door and ignition could be operated with a 2 pence coin! It was an eye opener for us, we got the car back and immediately invested in a Krooklok (steering wheel bar) Even so 5 months later it was traded for a new Fiesta.

I always love all your videos, but this longer, start to finish, are the best so far. It reminds me of the shows Flipping Bangers and Wheeler dealers.

Probably one of your best videos, the hour long format is definitely welcomed.

Great video but without any monetary numbers how can we quantify if it was worth the time to pull it off..?

Paul, I started to watch this knowing it was an hour long video... Thinking I'd watch it over a couple of days.. But.. The information and detail you give out is awe inspiring that I couldn't switch it off.. The transformations you create on all of the vehicles that work with are excellent.. Keep up the good work. 👏

Having a parent who owned one from new, I can testify they came out the factory with door gaps just like it. And the clunking bonnet. Ah the memories. All that is missing is a rusty exhaust, 155/13 wheels and tyres and the constant smell of unleaded. Good to see the Kent(?) engine has gone though. But the de-chrome... 😥Subscribed.

Lovely looking car. Was already a pretty good starting point, but with a few tweaks and changes, it looks amazing now.

I learnt to drive in an Escort MK1 GT in 1971. What a magic little car that was.

Ahhhh…how could you!…….what a great looking car ,and what you’ve done,THEN you sell it to DC giveaways…..i could of cried…..I’m 70 years young and it took me right back,right back to driving anglias,consuls and later escorts..what an upgrade they were!..…i would of been that kid with the dosh, in the pocket…(not that Ive gone much)..Ive searched to see if it was won..it was….Im crying on me crumpets…Great job Paul,and all the black over paint looks ACE…what a difference it makes,the bucket seat frames were real old fashioned ingenuity..look great..…and love the faults that came up,just like the old days working on them…and standing back thinking..what next,..why isn’t it working…..! Cheers Mate..still crying though……!😂

Clocks4Classics Paul. Next time you want to repair a tachometer. About £45 for the kit. Replaces the old broken tech. Easy to fit, job done 👍 ps: leave the bloody chrome on 😂

Really enjoyed the video. The trick was finding the right base car at the opening, and then you were able to capitalize on that. So thanks for the great watch.

Quality video but in the next one I need a cost breakdown on what you paid, spent fixing it and sold it for! A very good watch though!

Those CHROME Bumperetts Make that CAR..Twin Cam Style..Never Mind the GROOVE..In Australia we put V8 WINDSORS in them..OH, There are RULES on the CONVERSION..$

My very first car,it was as old as me when i bought it, 1974,loved it.this video brought me down memory lane.absolutely loved it.

Loved the car just a few niggle points for me , N/S/F bonnet not level with wing ,seat cross members need to be matt black also rear seat X member matt black , inside sills matt black and the head lining needed steaming to pull the wrinkles out other than that absolute lovely Mk1 I had one the same colour many years ago it was a pleasure watching you work thanks

I usually only watch 20-30 minute long KZfaq videos, but this still worked for me as I just split it into two viewings. I didn't even notice no adverts, and yes that was awesome, but honestly you deserve to make money from these! I would definitely not grumble at ads in there (especially as people can just install an ad-blocked anyway) As for the car, very nice. My friend had a red Mk1 and loved that. The black... not completely to my taste, but it still looks good, I just don't like the bumpers in satin? Maybe matte or gloss would look better. Your content is awesome mate, I feel like I know a secret on KZfaq by watching you, when the viewing figures obviously don't compare to something like MA. Got to get you to at least 50k subscribers by the end of this year for sure 🙂 I've posted a few of your videos on my forum now, and will continue to do so.

Hiya Paul, that is one of the best videos you've ever posted.... Still miss the ones with you and Keith f-ing about and having a laugh, but people move on. Lovely job on that Mk1 👏 👌 👍

Great work presented well. No need to see every nut and bolt. Magic.

Loving the longer format. Great job. We're gonna have to start calling you the Escort whisperer. The car looked weird on the original wheels, like a roller skate. Very strange!

Great video, my grandfather had one of those, people used to take them to the junk yard back in these days . Now they are unaffordable here.🇧🇪

Black bumpers look terrible.

I'm American so I've seen those little cars but not like you guys. I love it. To be honest I disagreed with your suggestions until I saw them great work love your channel

What a stuning car.😊😊.ive had so many mk1 and 2 s. Loved what you have done.however did you not see it had lowering blocks on the back and changing the spring wasnt reallly needed.just take out the blocks.they do cause more trouble than there worth.and as for the rev counter i have mended so many because people dont see how they work.but yea faulty gauge.great job..

First time I viewed your video. Just love the sound of that carburetor. You hardly see them in South Africa. In the 90's they were still fully packed on our roads. Nice video 👌.

I learned a lot makes me griling and kicking coz im also reviving a 87 model lancer sl boxtype w/c i score in a junkyard somewher here in the phillippines.

I've always wanted a MK escort, lovely example !!!

Great video thanks for your time and effort, even my 5 year old was happy to watch it with me 😊

Brilliant work Paul, loved this from start to finish and no God forsaken sponsored Car Vertical or Carly or Surf Shark !! Lol 😂 fantastic content from you.

My dads 1st car . exact same colour lol. 50 yrs ago. Wish we still had it. Good luck with it

I love that build...❤ I hope to have my Mk1 look as good one day...🙂

What a cracking little car i personallpreefer it with chrome but its horses for courses would love to see some more long videos like this

Fantastic to see her sitting nice with the better 4 spoke alloys 👌

Working your ass off! Shows how a good mechanic can really transform what looks like an already decent classic car.

Great video paul! I like the longer format too.

"some of you will be hating the fact that I am de chroming the vehicle" 😀😀 Excellent stuff, thanks for posting.

Much preferred it before you started with the black paint, mechanical stuff was good, made a really well sorted car 👌

First time I have seen your channel, I really enjoyed the style of your presentation. Straight forward and to the point. Will check out some your other videos. I guess you would have made a decent amount selling off the other set of wheels.

Well yes I was thinking NO dont do that to the chrome! But I must admit it looks awesome mate. Got yourself a little beauty there and it was a reasonably quick turnaround. Great video Paul, look forward to the next one.

First time watcher.🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀☮️😎 I’ve been building a mk1 for over 20 years. 🤨 That’s In between raising a few beautiful kids and all that. I’m either time starved or money starved. I’m getting close to having it finally back on the road. Hopefully 2024 will be the year.🙂 I pay KZfaq subscription, but it was super nice to hear you say, you didn’t have any advertising in your video. Top shelf work. I’ll have to check out some of your older back catalog now. 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼😎🍀☮️☮️☮️

Great to see start to finish in one video. Thanks

Nostalgic, great. Good job

I really enjoyed this longer version of video from you, and the car looks amazing 😎😎

Great to see a clean and organised workshop. More rare than the Escort. Excellent job!

Another fantastic job really look forward to seeing everything you put on KZfaq 👍

Stunning mate, love the Twin 40 burble. Brings back so many memories from my first car.

Stunning work, great car, brilliant video, i loved every second of that 👍👌

Awesome job on the escort Paul, loving all the black bits definitely looks better, I'm definitely going to buy some tickets for this one ,great video please do another long video like this 👍

Nice build, only realised how strong the edit was in your final shots. Well worth the sub. Looking forward to having a binge through your channel.

Loved the longer video and the content as always is superb ! Car looks and sounded ace after you'd done your magic!

Fab vid, bought back some excellent memories. Used to autocross an ex RAC rally bubble arch Mk1 in the 80s 👍

love the build and attention to detail well done, takes me back to my mk1 1300GT white with blue roof

Another like for the new format 👍🏻 My first 3 cars were Mk IIs but I've always loved the lines of Mk Is and I do like the subtle de-chrome detail on this example.

Car looks fantastic De-Chromed. Low, fast and mean…and there is no denying that you know your Ford Escorts. Anyone will be lucky to own this. Keep up the great content and work. Any VW love coming for us Dubbers?? 😜

Cracking content as always. Liking the longer video amd hope you got you unit sorted out mate. Keep it up 👍

This is a great format. All done in one video. Good choice of car too. I don’t know why you don’t have more subscribers. Keep it up mate, I think you have found the magic formula.

Fantastic work Paul,your gifted with all your knowledge and ability,enjoyed from start to finish and no adds awesome love the Mk1s,would love to see you work on a Fiat 131Abart you never see anyone working on them I’d say very hard to get and I’d say DC giveaways would definitely buy it off you,love the channel keep them coming 👍

Great build loved the start to finish

Outstanding video squire 👏 more of these please 😊

Fantastic knowledge sharing, amazing build and super effort with the video production 🎉 Superstar.

Nice one Paul ....Mint ... Thanks for the effort and up loading to KZfaq great video and car... Thanks Corey

Crackeeeeeen job. Car looked good to start with but now it’s amazing. Love the de-chrome. Mines will deffo be getting the same treatment. I have learned loads of this video. Thank you 👌🏻

Loved it ! Normally 20 mins is enough for me but this was easy watching 👍

When cars were that simple to work on - Loved my little Fiesta 1.3 Ghia with a Supersport crossflow - twin weber with a nice open air filter

Excellent job! The car looked fantastic in that final shot of the in the closing sequence. De chroming and sorting out those silly wide wheels made all the difference to the look of it!

Smashing it as per. You have transformed yet another car, I am more Vauxhall but I have nothing but love for this car and how you modernised it the absolute dogs!

I watch a few car shows over the pond which are excellent and at last found one here . Loved this from the start to finish Paul and hope and pray we can see loads of vids like this. I'm retired so love this era of car and can't wait for your next endeavour. i wish you all the success you need to keep this going.

I enjoyed the video, and the pace of it. I even remembered to give it a thumbs up! Leaving out some of the details that are less interesting or mundane is great! Styling can have such a huge good or bad impact on the total impression of a vehicle! Awesome transformation! You have a keen, tasteful eye. 👍🏽 p.s. the seat looks a little too far of an angle. If you’re build in a low rider it’s perfect! For posture and comfort on longer treks, I like 5 to 10 degrees, like most race cars, but that probably reduces the curb appeal I would quest. Keep up the great work! Subscribed!

Absolutely amazing work Paul,love what you have done to the escort.cheers from gold coast Australia.

Great job. Loved the new format. Great way to spend an hour on the evening with a beer or 3 watching it.

Thoroughly enjoyed this! More videos feature length please! Thanks for sharing with us!

Love the 'From Go to Whoa' Format. 👍👍

Awesome Video. Great car and good humour 😄👍. Brings back memories. My first car was a MK1 1100 4 speed escort. Driven loads of cars and some had loads more power, but never gave me the same thrill as that Escort 😁. Always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. Thank you for the excellent content.

Great content, as an escort owner in the past, really enjoyed what you did to it, and doing away with the chrome really worked out awesome ❤

Love the hour long format, you keep making them and I'll keep watching! Great looking car, nice job 👌

What an awesome video that was, thanks for the great content 👍👍

love the full build thankyou for all the time you put into making them

Amazing job on the MK 1 loved the 1hour format and no adds!

Love how you bring it up to an excellent standard without gilding the lily.

Love the no ads and complete build in one show but most of all the escort looked absolutely amazing when you finished transforming it. One hell of a brilliant job well done mate it looked and sounded magnificent.

So what was the final Sale price, I’d of snatched that up , it looked bloody mint 👍

Absolutely awesome episode, more of that please. My MK1 escort and MK1 transit thorougly enjoyed watching also 😎😎

Mate, your video put a smile on my face. The MK1 Escort remembered buying these for 150 quid back in the 80s. Cheers for the upload just subscribed to.

I love this format! Great video.

As always I love your work. It doesn’t matter what format you use, but that was a great hour of viewing. Thank you❤

What a great video , straight forward and practical . I am 61 , love the old escorts , i had a mk2 silver harrier when i was 19 wish i still had now , that was a pleasure to watch thank you

Another great video. Loved this one being almost an hour long 👍. Looking forward to more like this Paul.

By far your best video since I followed your channel - great work mate. David from Melbourne Australia.

Love it. Love the black and those wheels. Great job mate, hope you make millions on it 😅😅😅 59:59

Awesome build. Love the full build videos.

Looks really nice. Love the black but personally think it needs the silver grill. Little bit to black at the front. Good video 👍🏻

Great work Paul. You knocked the rough edges of a diamond in the rough to make it shine. Really enjoyed the start to finish resto/upgrade video. 😊

Just found your channel. The start to finish format is spot on. Subscribed 👍🏻

Paul, what a great video, thanks for taking the time to post, very enjoyable. definitely improved the Mk1 👌👌👍

Well done Paul great video loved start to finish , can’t wait for the next one mate