Budget: £5,000
Purchase Price: £4,100
Final Cost: £5,920
Selling Price: £6,200
Profit/Loss: +£280
Work Completed: Gearbox rebuilt, clutch replaced, valve stem oil seals & guides replaced, seats, door cards and steering wheel replaced, Escort Cosworth alloy rims replaced with original units, front bumper repainted.
Notes: Acquired through eBay. Restored car taken to a 1-mile drag strip to do a 0-60 acceleration contest. Mike scored 5.9 seconds while Edd did 6.4 seconds.