Putting the boot in

Last month saw us sign off having fitted most of a new ignition system to the Lancaster Insurance XR3i. Having ticked off the misfire as being fixed, we were able to turn our attention to the inside.

Ford’s woeful lack of interest in its older models means that trim for the 1980s Escorts is hard to source, especially for the Mk3 cars, and good used parts are generally your only hope.