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Old 25-09-2011, 10:41 AM   #1
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TopGear has a nice little set of photos here....

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Best of all, since its inception, the manufacturer's been squirreling away as many examples of its historic cars as possible, and storing them in a massive shed in Dagenham. This is it. Prepare to say: "my dad had one of those!"
What a collection!

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/for...9-20?imageNo=0

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Old 25-09-2011, 10:51 AM   #2
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That is pretty awesome, the Martini Transit Vans are ace.
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Old 25-09-2011, 10:53 AM   #3
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Old 25-09-2011, 10:58 AM   #4
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What a shame they don't have a visitors centre at Dagenham with all of them on display....
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Old 25-09-2011, 01:37 PM   #5
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Escort RS Cosworth- droolworthy
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Old 25-09-2011, 01:46 PM   #6
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very very nice.....i need to lend the keys to the shed ..lol
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Old 25-09-2011, 03:11 PM   #7
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I wish that was my garage!!! :P Will be good to see those cars restored!
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Old 25-09-2011, 03:15 PM   #8
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id be more than happy with the mk1 lotus cortina...
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Old 25-09-2011, 03:25 PM   #9
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Shame they don't put them on display somewhere and at least beat their chest about 'Hey we were the car company that came up with these iconic cars'.....
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Old 25-09-2011, 03:26 PM   #10
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Who knows what the Ford boys get up to after hours...
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Old 25-09-2011, 08:23 PM   #11
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Love the Escort Mexico.
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Old 26-09-2011, 12:22 PM   #12
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Why cover them in plastic, think of the condensation it must cause....
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Old 26-09-2011, 12:37 PM   #13
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Why cover them in plastic, think of the condensation it must cause....
You would need humidity or even high temps for that first wouldnt you?
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Old 26-09-2011, 12:46 PM   #14
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Why cover them in plastic, think of the condensation it must cause....
Probably to keep dust off them. I doubt condensation would be a major issue since they presumably keep the factory dehumidified to minimise rust anyway.
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Old 28-09-2011, 12:24 PM   #15
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And it's in Brittain, the miserable and crappiest weather out?
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