Escort Thundersaloon History???

sambo · 10 Dec 2012, 16:43 (Ref:3177173)

Hi guys, im not a regular poster on here but always check back every now and again to see whats going on.

I have a mk2 escort and was wondering if anyone can confirm the history on it?
I THINK it might be the 87-88 Class B thundersaloon IMEX sponsered mk2 raced by Robert Bridger and Paul Sherwood but would like confirmation.

Dont know too much about it, all i know is that it was raced in Hillclimb events with a Mass built X-flow in a blue colout scheme.

Here are some pics, it has been painted very recently and i hope to put a nice and quick N/A YB in the hole which was what the IMEX car (if it is the one) ran back in the day.

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=DSC_0848.jpg

It has very deep link boxes to get the ride height low (Chassis is 60mm off the floor!) and it might have been fabricated by the late Milton Motorsport.
Is there any classic 'tell-tale' signs of a Milton built car?

Thanks for looking, any information to help ID the car would be greatly appreciated!

Sam.

sambo · 13 Dec 2012, 21:33 (Ref:3178460)

Anyone? Someone must be able to help here!???

IAN #51 · 13 Dec 2012, 22:45 (Ref:3178487)

Try the special saloons forum ! They may be able to help !

specialsaloons.proboards.com

Code Red Man. · 14 Dec 2012, 22:58 (Ref:3178804)

I can ask Rob Bridger if you like? He is a great chap and lives up the road from me.
Lovely looking car by the way.

sambo · 15 Dec 2012, 18:43 (Ref:3179003)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Red Man.

I can ask Rob Bridger if you like? He is a great chap and lives up the road from me.
Lovely looking car by the way.

Hi, that would be fantastic! Thanks very much indeed!
If Rob could explain some details or certain identifying parts of the car to positively ID it that would be amazing.
Also, some history on the old girl would be great.
Thanks buddy,

Sam.

R59 · 27 Dec 2012, 20:03 (Ref:3182278)

I don't remember it running a N/A YB, far too heavy. IIRC it ran a Cosworth BDX at 2.5L

DanMinton · 31 Dec 2012, 18:46 (Ref:3183360)

Hi Sam, Yeah the bridger car definately ran a N/A YB .

I spoke to Tim Swadkin the other day and showed him a pic of your car he was 99.9 % sure that it was his old car . He ran the car in thundersaloons and then sold it to Bridger.

sambo · 31 Dec 2012, 19:28 (Ref:3183379)

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Originally Posted by DanMinton

Hi Sam, Yeah the bridger car definately ran a N/A YB .

I spoke to Tim Swadkin the other day and showed him a pic of your car he was 99.9 % sure that it was his old car . He ran the car in thundersaloons and then sold it to Bridger.

Thanks Dan, ill put some pics up of the interior and link boxes and cage etc.
Hopefully that can confirm.
The front inner wings have partially been removed and the bulkhead taken out.
I think this was done by Peter Thurston for fitment of the rover v8.

Thanks again mate!

Code Red Man. · 2 Jan 2013, 10:38 (Ref:3183775)

Where abouts is the car located, I'll try and pin down Rob and organise a meet up.

sambo · 3 Jan 2013, 11:16 (Ref:3184175)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Red Man.

Where abouts is the car located, I'll try and pin down Rob and organise a meet up.

I'm in East Sussex, near Hastings.

It would be great to have a brew and a chat about the car.

I'd love to confirm which car it is!

Code Red Man. · 8 Jan 2013, 10:49 (Ref:3186355)

I spoke to rob, he would quite like to see the car, when he is feeling better I will drag him over for a sneaky peek?

sambo · 8 Jan 2013, 21:09 (Ref:3186570)

That would be great. Let me know when yoy guys fancy a trip then! Ill get the kettle on and supply the tea cakes!.
My no is: 07952 656046 if you want to organise it.

Thanks again

Sam.

Code Red Man. · 5 Apr 2013, 21:26 (Ref:3229715)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambo

That would be great. Let me know when yoy guys fancy a trip then! Ill get the kettle on and supply the tea cakes!.
My no is: 07952 656046 if you want to organise it.

Thanks again

Sam.

Hi Sam, sorry for late reply. Been ill myself this time.
When is it best to take a gander at the escort with Rob?

djinvicta · 11 Apr 2013, 20:08 (Ref:3232679)

Was this Mk 2 black before being painted white?

djinvicta · 18 Apr 2013, 08:33 (Ref:3236073)

Run by Nathan Mills?

andypipe · 18 Apr 2013, 12:22 (Ref:3236168)

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Originally Posted by djinvicta

Run by Nathan Mills?

Thats the bloke i was thinking of. used to run it in Semsec with a 1700 xflow in it

djinvicta · 18 Apr 2013, 19:41 (Ref:3236336)

Correct Andy. Paul Caudrey bought it when Nathan emigrated to Oz. It was at Pete Thurstons yard for ages, then Pete sold it for Paul, to whom we know not. Looks the same beast, only white. Had the original 3500 Rover V8 in it that was originally in Petes Escort years ago.

sambo · 22 Apr 2013, 15:30 (Ref:3237959)

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Originally Posted by djinvicta

Correct Andy. Paul Caudrey bought it when Nathan emigrated to Oz. It was at Pete Thurstons yard for ages, then Pete sold it for Paul, to whom we know not. Looks the same beast, only white. Had the original 3500 Rover V8 in it that was originally in Petes Escort years ago.

Thats the one. My friend bought it via Peter Thurston.
it was black when we got it and has recently been painted in the Ermine white you see here.
Can anyone confirm which car it is/was when running in the Thundersaloon series?
Thanks guys!

sambo · 22 Apr 2013, 15:35 (Ref:3237962)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Red Man.

Hi Sam, sorry for late reply. Been ill myself this time.
When is it best to take a gander at the escort with Rob?

Hi mate, anytime really. Unfortunatley, it is up on stands and is undergoing restoration right now so the car looks a bit poor at the mo.
My number is - 07952 656046 if you want to call to sort something out?
Or PM me your mob and i'll buzz you?

Thanks again!

Si Frowen · 25 Apr 2013, 23:23 (Ref:3239469)

A 10 sec close-up glimpse of the Swadkin car can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XmGZUWgqy0

at around 3:50...

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