[gsimpson]

Hi folks,

I've got an opportunity to pick up a '93 Ford Festiva with 144km's on it (90 miles) for $300. I took it for a drive, and it seems pretty good. There's some rust issues (expected for a car this age) in the rockers and just behind the front fenders where they roll into the floor pan.

I know there are some folks here with experience with these little cars, and I'm really thinking this is a good deal. Does anyone have any particular outstanding things that I should look out for?

If I do purchase it, I promise to keep you guys all updated on mods to make it more eco. I'm thinking the normal stuff like grill block, higher tire pressure, mirror delete, etc. Then the sky's the limit, Kamm/Boattail? under pan? I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance for your help

-Greg.