PERFECT IMPOSTER

This Escort van isn’t all it appears to be, and beneath the bodywork it’s also hiding a tasty Zetec engine on bike carbs…

Simon Holmes

We’ve all heard of mistaken identity before, but it’s rare to find many cases in the car world. However, this Escort van would certainly have anyone fooled when it comes to its real roots. “It’s an Escort van that identifies as a Mk3.5,” as owner Jake Palmer puts it. By that, he means it’s actually a 1991 Mk4 Escort that has been expertly fitted out with a Mk3 conversion, which is a fair amount of work in itself, but then Jake has modified it with the perfect blend of parts to create a very cool combo. Jake is a self-employed bus mechanic and blames his interest in old Fords growing up with his stepdad, who attended meets and shows in his beloved Sierra Cosworth. Since then, Jake has gone onto own…

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Classic Ford (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2024

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