Classic 70s Ford Escort from with original ‘droop snoot’ nose, cam Pinto engine & 110mph speeds could be yours for £50K
A CLASSIC 70s Ford Escort has hit the market for a bargain sum.
You can scoop the keys for the eye-catching 1972 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico for £50,000.
A 1972 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico could be yours for just £50,000[/caption] The restored motor was named after its victory in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally[/caption]It was named after its victory in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally.
The vehicle has been in fantastic condition since the late 1990s and boasts correct Black PVC upholstery, with original factory-fitted 140mph speedometer and 8,000rpm rev counter.
And it’s easy on the eye too.
Finished in its original Sunset Red and white, the motor has only had four previous owners.
The car is fitted with a 4-cylinder 1600 GT crossflow engine with the 711M block providing 86bhp.
Adrenaline junkies will be happy to hear that you can clock speeds of 60mph in just under 11 seconds and a top speed of 110mph.
Petrol heads will need to rock up Stoneleigh Park, Coventry on February 22, where the classic motor will be sold off by Iconic Auctioneers.
“The car also retains the original boot mat and incredibly the rear cardboard boot spring protector is present along with black light protectors which remain undamaged,” reads the listing.
“The jack and wheel brace are within the original fawn muslin bag held down by the correct rubber band.
“The model will be presented with an accompanying comprehensive history file that contains two large booklets spanning the entire life of the car from the initial Order Form in 1972 through to the latest service using Ford Motorcraft items in July 2024.
“There are also historic MOT Certificates, the original service book, maintenance invoices and many AVO Club Valuations, including an early one from Mexico Registrar, Andy Percival, for £2,750.
“Also present are many photos of the meticulous restoration carried out in the late 1990s, which is also magazine-featured, and is a testament to how well the car presents today over two decades later.
“This model is fitted with the correct pressed steel wheels with the cooling slots measuring 5.5 x 13in immaculate chrome hubcaps, and a matching set of Goodyear GT Sport 175/70 R13.
“The remote servo-assisted brakes powered by the early Girling Powerstop AHV 550 Mk2A help grip the front discs and the rear drums more than adequately.
“This remarkable Sunset Red Mexico would be an asset to any enthusiast of these era-defining, characterful, sporting Fords.”
Meanwhile,
Racing Legend Michael Schumacher‘s first Ferrari is going on sale on February 4.
His Ferrari F355 GTS retains its original chassis, bodywork, and gearbox.
The Ferrari is fitted with a traditional six-gear manual gearbox, which was a preference made by Schumacher.
This offered a welcome departure from the high-intensity demands of F1, gifting the F355 GTS a personal touch that won’t be found on other models.
And Enzo Ferrari’s personal car also recently went up for auction for a staggering price.
The 1962 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 prototype coupe Pininfarina is thought to be only one of two in existence.
The motor features white ‘go faster’ stripes[/caption] The vehicle will be auctioned off on February 22[/caption]Fashion fan shows off hourglass figure in VERY daring dress but people can’t work out how the outfit’s ‘defying gravity’
A FASHION fan has been accused of “defying gravity”, thanks to her incredibly daring dress choice.
Funmi opted for a stunning black strapless dress for an occasion, as she showed off her finished look on her Instagram page.
The gown featured a corset-style top, in black sequins, and was fitted around the waist and hips before it finished off in rows of feathers.
She teamed it with a dramatic pearl choker, and wore her black hair swept up in a chic updo.
She also went for a dramatic make-up look to finish things off.
Over the top of the Instagram Reel, social media star Funmi wrote: “Me trying the outfit vs…”
The clip began with her looking at the ensemble in the mirror, before showing how she looked when “making an entrance” in the outfit.
“Wearing vs Styling, which do you prefer,” she asked in the caption, adding: ” Would you wear this dress for your birthday dinner?”
And people in the comments were quick to admit they couldn’t work out quite how the dress was staying up on Funmi’s curvy figure.
“I’m not sure how the dress is defying physics and gravity, but I’m praying for no malfunctions for you!” one person wrote.
“Girl you have more faith in that dress than I have on my life!” another laughed.
“It’s gorgeous but the top is giving me anxiety,” a third said.
“If only I could trust a man as much as you trust that top,” someone else joked.
“Don’t sneeze because if you do everything is coming out everywhere!” another giggled.
“How are you defying gravity?” someone else questioned.
As another said: “If Ursula & Jessica Rabbit somehow had a love child!”
But others were less impressed with the look, insisting it was far too revealing.
“She really thought she ‘slayed’?” one questioned.
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“That is way too tacky in the boob area to be considered fabulous.”
“That dress is way too small for you,” another insisted.
“That’s classless, trying too hard!” someone else said.
“Wear clothes that fit y’all,” another urged.
While someone else insisted it “looks tacky”.
“Is this not public indecency?” another gasped.
‘We did something very cruel to celebrate’ – 40 Day Health Challenger Colm Hayes faces ultimate temptation on birthday
BROADCASTER Colm Hayes faced the ultimate temptation on his birthday – as host Lucy Kennedy surprised him with a birthday cake in studio.
The makers of TV show Operation Transformation have teamed up with The Irish Sun and The Classic Hits Radio for the 2025 health series.
For 40 days, Colm and 15 other contestants aim to eat well, move more and focus positively on mental health.
Classic Hits Radio bosses decided to hit Colm with another challenge.
They said: “It’s Colm’s birthday today… and we did something very cruel to celebrate.”
His co-host Lucy Kennedy surprised Colm, 63, with a mouth-watering chocolate birthday cake.
She joked: “Happy 75th Birthday! Take the cake. Take the cake.
“Now, unfortunately, you can only sniff it because the 40 Day Health Challenge.
“No, no, no. Sniff, sniff. Happy birthday!”
Colm chuckled: “Thank you very much. Thank you. It’s a thrill being 45.”
Lucy added: “Now you can’t eat it so give it back.”
Classic Hits Radio chiefs stirred a big debate on Instagram.
They asked: “Should Colm have a slice and break the 40 Day Challenge?”
One person said: “It’s about balance… It shouldn’t be restrictive that occasional treats should be allowed and encouraged.”
The 40 Day Challenge recruit Colm happily agreed.
Fans took to social media to wish the radio host a very happy birthday.
One person said: “Happy birthday Colm, you look amazing well done. Lucy leave him alone!”
Another said: “Eat the cake, start again tomorrow, happy birthday.”
While another suggested: “No, you will feel empowered to refuse the cake; have a slice of cake and wine after the 40 days, as you can see you are doing great.
“You will feel better if u say NO. In fairness Lucy could have gotten you a rice cake.”
One fan said: “OMG! I share my birthday with fabulous Colm Hayes!!! Happy Birthday, Colm! Enjoy the celebrations.”
One person shared: “Aww happy birthday to Colm.”
Another said: “Happy birthday Colm hope you have a wonderful day.”
While another added: “Happy birthday Colm, Keep going, celebrate after.”
HOW TO WATCH THE EPISODES
THE latest episode of the 40 Day Health Challenge will drop at 40dayhealthchallenge.ie this afternoon.
Readers can also follow all the action and get the latest updates, meal plans, exercises and mental health tips from Thesun.ie and Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio during the 40 days.
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Arsenal submit official appeal to FA over Myles Lewis-Skelly red card that left Mikel Arteta raging
ARSENAL have officially appealed the controversial red card that Myles Lewis-Skelly received against Wolves at the weekend.
The teenager was sent off in the 43rd minute for a challenge on Matt Doherty.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off for a challenge on Matt Doherty[/caption]Lewis-Skelly tripped the defender as Wolves began to break away on the counter attack following an Arsenal corner.
He was immediately dismissed by referee Michael Oliver, much to the dismay of Mikel Arteta and Co.
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January 6 US Capitol protester Matthew Huttle is shot DEAD by police just days after being pardoned by Donald Trump
A JANUARY 6 protester pardoned by President Trump has been shot and killed by cops during a traffic stop.
Matthew Huttle, 42, died after after he was pulled over in Indiana on Sunday afternoon.
Matthew Huttle, 42, died after he was shot by cops during a traffic stop on Sunday[/caption] Huttle recorded the 16 minutes he spend in the Capitol building on January 6, 2021[/caption]Huttle, from Hobart, around 40 miles south east of Chicago, had been freed for his role in the 2021 Capitol riot just days earlier.
He was shot dead by a Jasper County sheriff’s deputy when he was pulled over on the Indiana State Road 14.
Police said they were attempting to arrest Huttle before an “altercation” led to the fatal shot.
“An altercation took place between the suspect and the officer, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect,” cops said.
Huttle had been in possession of a gun at the time of his stop, but no other information about the fatal incident has been released.
Police have also not revealed why Huttle was initially stopped.
“Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased as any loss of life is traumatic to those that were close to Mr. Huttle,” Sheriff Patrick Williamson said.
Huttle ended up in with a six month jail conviction in 2023 due to his involvement in January 6.
He was handed a misdemeanor charge after he pleaded guilty to entering a restricted building and was released from jail in July 2024.
Huttle had traveled to Washington D.C. with his uncle to attend a the 2021 pro-Trump rally.
The now 42-year-old recorded the 16 minutes he spent inside the Capitol building on that day.
He was one of 1,500 people pardoned by Trump for their involvement on January 6.
The president signed the mass executive order just hours after his second inauguration last week.
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