Escort Mk1 V8 EA2103 information required

[Phranc]

I have purchased an interesting vehicle and am looking to understand its past history
The car is registered as 01/01/1968 – seems old for an Escort
The shell has the old early style handles and latches so 1969 or earlier
Currently
Engine P76 with Holly Vac sec and the right headers that go up and over the bell housing to the left side
Gearbox – Borg Warner 4 speed
Diff – Toyota was drum brake Capri 3 litre LSD
5 link rear with turrets
Bilstien front (Wheel base is standard)
Body
Fabricated front end from the bulkhead forward, tunnel set into the floor for exhaust protection. Bubble flares on rear, roof has been replaced with one from a purple car.
Bulkhead is modified and moved back.
Currently yellow with large blue stripes
Bonnet is a fibreglass item on standard hinges – has scoop off set to the right
Boot lid is fibreglass with a bolt on spoiler
Bulkhead is modified and moved back.
Currently yellow with large blue stripes
Fuel filler in left C pillar
Interior
6 dial dash
6 point cage
Fibreglass seats (Unknown manufacturer)


Purchased in Tauranga from a chap who used it for club events.