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November 2024
Well, after the disappointment of the ACA experience, A very nice gentleman turned up at the workshop and offered to purchase 'The White One'! A friendly chap who was passionate about the car and I am please to say, we agreed a deal. We always wanted the car to go to someone who would look after and appreciate her for the rare example that she is. So with a slight tear in the eye, she's gone!
In other news, we rebuilt an old Cosworth engine this month for a client. He was very happy with the result.
October 2024
Ok, lets try again......
'The White One' is going up for sale at Anglia Car Auctions, Kings Lynn, in their Classic Car auction on 2nd and 3rd of November. Lets hope she goes to a genuine enthusiast!
September 2024
We had a visit from a customer from Somerset, who wanted us to do a MOT on his ST200. Its great to see that loyalty and commitment from a customer to travel that far. Mind you he does have a great car and well worth looking after properly.
August 2024
August was a busy month, we were downsizing our stock levels. Many great panels including wings, doors, boots and side skirts were sold to a fellow enthusiast at criminal prices!
Good luck to him and thank you for the business.
July 2024
That went well! ....... Not!
The 'White One' didn't make the reserve at auction. Advertised everywhere and generated a lot of interest but not from genuine enthusiasts. I find it hard to believe with the prices of RS's, Capri's, Escorts and Cortina's at a all time high, someone can't find £8k for this rare example. I've seen basket case Escorts fetch double!
What's going on people??
June 2024
2001 Ford Mondeo ST200 For Sale By Auction (carandclassic.com)
So, after a long hard battle with the conscience, 'The White One' is going to auction. One of only 45 Factory white ST200 hatchback's produced with possibly only 4 or 5 remaining. These cars were NOT available to the public, only going to the Police and Ford Executive's. We have looked after and loved this car as much as anyone could. Dry stored under covers and maintained regardless of cost. But alas we cannot keep her. We believe that one day she will be worth much more than she sells for this month. Even Ford do not have one of these cars in their heritage museum!
If you are going to place a bid, then Good Luck, you will get a superb car.
May 2024
We celebrated the website's 2nd anniversary this month. So we just wanted to say THANK YOU to our customers and friends that visit us on a regular basis and keep the dream alive.
I've seen many a post on FB recently about Car Shows that only have one ST200 at them. Guys these cars are becoming rarer, can you think of the last time you saw a random one passing you on the road?
April 2024
ST 24 Estate. A rare vehicle these days. Probably only 14 or 15 on the road and few in this condition.
Sold to a discerning customer who knows a lot about classic cars and has a penchant for ST Mondeo's.
Plenty of work went into making this car exceptional. Wheels were changed for turbines to maintain originality.
March 2024
So, this month we finally said goodbye to an old friend. PHK was sold via a classic car website and was delivered to a very, very happy customer in Somerset. It was sad to see her go and I will probably regret this one.
February 2024
Power Maxed Classic
We have been testing the following products this month:
- Leather Cleaner
- Upholstery Cleaner
- Shampoo
- Detailer
Upholstery Cleaner - Cleaned the arm rest on this 530i. Got the grime off and has a nice almond smell.
BEFORE AFTER
Shampoo -Amazing pink colour, smells great and gets plenty of froth in the bucket!
BEFORE AFTER
Detailer - Used after washing, leaves a nice sheen but needs buffing after.
BEFORE AFTER
January 2024
So, we welcome in the new year with a new partnership with Power Maxed Classics. An exciting range of inexpensive cleaning products to keep your Mondie looking at its best. I'll be trialing the products which range from Ally Wheel and Interior Trim cleaners to Snow Foam and Polish. If there is enough interest, ill start selling the range from our E-Bay shop. See the full range here
December 2023
Just wanted to wish all our family, friends and customers a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hopefully all your Mondie dreams will come true this year?
Thank you for your support, these are hard times indeed !!
November 2023
We have obtained from a long standing friend, a collection of ST200's. 3 are up for sale as restorations (see pictures below), 1 will be broken for parts and 1 we will restore and possibly keep, Anyone interested please call Barry on 07901 702406 for more information and details of each car.
October 2023
I recently saw this advert (see below left) on FB and my initial thoughts were 'that's a bit dear! £12,250 for a standard ST200??? However if you think a full re-spray can be in excess of £5k, then add labour for the mechanical re-commission and underside restoration (say 150hrs @ £30ph = £4.5k) plus the car itself, parts and miscellaneous items, then the vendor is probably just getting his money back, if he is lucky.
Makes my unrestored LE look a bargain at £8995 !!!!
September 2023
So, we finally said goodbye to our beloved TRH. My personal favorite 200 Estate that we have owned and my daily driver for the past 5 months. A little tidying for the new owner included a rear door solenoid, weather strips all round and a splash of under seal. New plugs, fuel and air filter were also taken care of (she had a new oil filter and fresh oil a few months ago) for the long journeys she will now undertake. The new owner is a very knowledgeable mechanic and has promised to look after her as she deserves.
August 2023
Another engine out, this time for a gearbox rebuild and a new clutch. The rear main oil seal will be replaced and whilst the power unit is out we will also be changing the power steering pipes. A well needed service will be completed to make this V6 sing sweetly again.
July 2023
Someone said the LE's were rare, we've had 5 around us this month (3 in the workshop and 2 in the showroom)!!
We have a customer who is restoring his LE. He asked us for a little help, we think its a brave pill but the end result will be well worth it. See pictures below of the work needed. Watch this space!
June 2023
TRH has had some work done. New paint to the rear quarters and bumper. Its coming along nicely.
Before After
May 2023
Congratulations are in order this month!
Firstly, well done to Charlie, who got the main job after completing the longest apprenticeship in history!
More importantly though, the website is celebrating its 1st anniversary!
So on behalf of Marque2Mondeo, we would like to say a big thank you to all our friends and customers who have supported us this year. - 'THANK YOU'
April 2023
TRH passed its MOT this month after being off the road for 11 years. There were some advisories that we are now addressing. Mainly new discs and pads all round, but we'll also put replacement calipers on for good measure. She'll go to the painters when there is a free slot. That'll bring her up-to shape. In the meantime I'm thinking of using her as my daily. After all there are only 15 or 16 on the road, so seeing one is a rare sight!
March 2023
We waved goodbye to NAV this month. Going to a fantastic couple from Kent. Unfortunately things didn't initially go to plan, when, on the day of collection we noticed a steering fault, that wasn't present on the test drive.
Risking losing a sale rather than selling an unsafe vehicle we couldn't let the car go out. After replacing the steering rack, power steering pump and several other hidden problems previously inflicted on her, she was finally ready to be released back into the wild. Sailing back to East Kent with no problems.
A BIG 'Thank you' to the new owners for your understanding and patience. You have a cracker there.
February 2023
Been a little slow this month, must be the weather. However two more vehicles have been broken to salvage parts for customers to keep their cars going. Unfortunately a very nice Silver ST24 (rear end shunt) and one of 67 Estates had to go as well. Now sadly only 66 survive.
January 2023
Welcome 2023!
Wishing all our friends and customers a Happy New Year. Hopefully we can help you re-build, maintain and keep your Mondeo's on the road this year.
FLB or 'Zoom' as she is now known went to her new owner in January. This is one of the best Mk2's we have seen and drives accordingly. The new custodian is very proud and very happy with her after driving 170 miles home to Somerset and registering 37.2 MPG getting there. Many thanks to our friend for your purchase.
December 2022
Merry Christmas to all our customers and friends. Thank you for supporting us throughout the year.
Now the early darkness is with us and the weather has started to turn cold, its Long Johns on in the workshop!
Still that won't deter us from repairing those old Mondy's. We currently have a V6 Mk3 that needs main front and rear oil seals replaced. Not a job for the faint hearted!
November 2022
This month we said goodbye to an old friend. TDW went to her new owner in the Midlands area. Hopefully she will be restored to her former glory and make a great addition to our customers fleet of classics that he already has.
October 2022
Our side project - The British Open Classic Mini has been re-painted. A very good job well done by a local painter. Now to get the wheels re-furbished, new tyres, add decals, the list goes on..........
September 2022
R.I.P Elizabeth
August 2022
200 CONVERSION
A customer from Plymouth, providing his own parts wanted a 200 conversion on his Ford Cougar.
We gladly completed the conversion and he left a very satisfied customer. He drove the Cougar back to Plymouth, taking him over six hours. On arrival home, he called us to advise his fuel consumption has improved to 33mpg and the car was quicker, more responsive and felt like a new car! High praise indeed.
July 2022
NEW SHOWROOM
We have acquired a new showroom!
So, July will be spent knocking down walls, painting and re-decorating. Generally getting the place ready to display our cars.
We've also been setting up Social Media pages this month and our E-Bay shop is coming soon.
So lots going on and not enough hours in the day.
June 2022
QUILLAN HILL CLIMB
We're just back from the Quillan Hill Climb event at the base of The Pyrenees in France. The weather was magnificent, the company great and the cars loud and proud. Unfortunately to our disappointment no Mondeo's were spotted. However, amongst the Renault's, Citroen's and Peugeot's we did see an interesting Sierra Sapphire and a nice little Fiesta.
May 2022
ST200 ESTATE
Please spare a thought for our friend Pete. His ST200 Estate was stolen from his drive and whilst being transported by the 'crims' to a scrap metal merchants, was spotted by one of our customers.
Luckily the ST was recovered before it was crushed. Unfortunately the car was left in a terrible state, most of the panels had taken a beating with a hammer and the front had been cut away, as can be seen in the picture.
Undeterred Pete has vowed to restore the car and we are doing our best to help him with the rebuild.
Best wishes on getting the car to as it should be !
MUSTANG THROTTLE BODIES
Please don't be temped to fit a Mustang Throttle Body to your ST. If a good retro fit were possible, we would have been doing it for years. It doesn't work - you have been warned!
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