New Boy needs advice

[Hardtail]

G'day all,
i've been offered a Mark 2 Escort Van with a Blown (busted) motor, needs a few bits to tidy up but all there.
Guy says he don't know how much he wants for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any idea how much i should offer the fella, will be sold as is!
Think it's a 78 or 79.

Also how much should i expect to pay for a pinto?
What other motor will go (almost) straight in??

Cheers all.

[Jamesbondage]

Hi Hardtail and welcome.......i had the same car a few years back now.....great car i loved it..price wise depends on a lot of things besides motor blown any other problems?
Iam not big on knowledge in the motor department but iam sure someone on here will help you out there, there are some very helpful people on here so come on fellas help this guy out lol
good luck hardtail

[normxb]

What size motor did it have in it ? if it was a 2L I think most Cortina 4's should fit . The wife had a 2L Ghia , was a great little car with plenty of Get up & Go .

If it was a 1600 , might be worth the upgrade .

As for price , check out eBay , Carpoint Etc. this might give you a bit of an Idea

Good Luck