Great video! I owned VLN 406S back in the late 80's. I purchased it from a guy in Felsted, Essex for £2,100, it was in beautiful original condition, and l sold it (wish l hadn't) a year or so later for £2,200. 'If' l had it now, well, you all know what it would be worth. Great days, thanks once again
Owned a 4 door RS2000 Monza Red (Black Vinal Roof) here in Australia in the mid 80s. Loved that car. Price here in Aust for one in good condition now around $50k.
@@johnbambo9036 Thanks John. A black vinyl roof was proper 80s. I alway thought the best add on was the X Pack body kit, it looked great. If you live in oz you could try and get “one of the last V8 intercepters!”, you would be Mad not too…
That’s a beauty, love the colour. Ignore the purists who can’t appreciate a z tec upgrade, they’d probably have a heart attack with a Millington or an HPE as well.
My first new car was a 1980 RS2000 custom in Venetian Red so it had Recardo seats Reg EPV195V i paid £4550 and had it on HP, I did 60,000 miles in it ad got £35000. By the way i started a business dealing in RS cars (Relf Roberton) I later own the RS2000 and Capri from the Professionals, The RS2000 had a Webasto roof that literally killed it second hand as the Rallye boys loved the seam welded integrity and a whole in the roof screwed it.
Yea, but 3 months you won’t forget. It was fantastic to drive, much better than I expected. Life is too short Chris, buy yourself one as they only go up in price, no brainer.
Had a signal orange one totally standard loved it. It got stolen. Then a black one reg hjr91w balanced crankshaft lsd. Twin 40s vernier timing gear high lift cam reved of its head hat a fun I had with that car when I was In my 20s it got stolen aswell moved onto a mark one g t I 1800 same performance but quiet and front wheel drive then. Kids etc recently. Rs 4 b8 what can I say sold it and why unless you’ve had one saving up for a ford escort. Rs 2000 with the old pinto engine and maybe twin45s for a change would love a signal orange one or a white one nearly there 😂
Go for it Kate. Yes those old Ford locks where made of plasticine. Getting your old ford stolen was a badge of honour. RS 4 , wow your a proper petrol head. You will NEVER lose money with an RS2000, go out and get one…NOW!
Looking back now, it's truly a wonder how they weren't just parked at the side of the road with the owners at the front of a large group of people just looking at them in sheer awe and extacy. Better than drugs.
02:37 ..Owner lifts the bonnet and says "This car has been upgraded" In his opinion anyway 02:38 ... Brian walks away and says ... No thank you "This car has been bastardised" and then walks away Yes, I am well aware that these only had around 110 BHP (ish) from an 8 valve 2.0 Litre carb-fed "Pinto" engine. Factory standard is ALWAYS best with these historic cars. Sometimes less IS MORE! "Factory bog standard" examples of these cars fetch powerful £££££/$$$$ ... Ones that have been "Bastardised" fetch less. If I wanted a "Fast car" ...I would buy a BMW M3 It is like when you see a Ford Escort RS Cosworths and some nob head has stuck naff bits of plastic on them from Halfords and "Lowered them" It is like "What the f++k have you done that for????????? Spent money making your car worth LESS ... Yes that is smart!
Yep, dead right. However this was not my car. And I have to say it drove much better than an original 110BHP. If I was going to buy one myself I would keep to total original. I would prefer my RS2000 with the X Pack.
Thanks Dan. The extra power really did make it more fun to drive. Also sounded ace. I suppose at the end of the day it’s all about how it drives, and this little beauty drove like a dream. See your point about it not being original, but I know which one I would choose, because I want to drive it every day. Enough said.
Overrated, the RS Mexico is better and that stupid dropsnout is a real loser to me, makes the car look like an anteater grovelling in the dirt. But really, we got the worse selection of blue collar sports cars in the UK. Tiny lil roads can't take Camaros, Chargers, Falcons and we don't even have the Taunus coupe, Commodore B coupe, Kadet C and so on. Capri my ass !
I can see you like your America cars. But to then say the RS2000 is overrated…mmmm. Originally, these cars weren’t fast or quick compared with the American equivalent, however, they get it done with a stick of dynamite and a sledgehammer but we prefer to do the job with a rock hammer and chisel.
@@TheTimBushChannel Well yes, with ringkydink roads, you'd barely fit a Falcon on it so we are stuck with the Escorts and Astras of this world. Heck and we don't even get the best Opels.
Oh dear Mr X, You don’t sound particularly satisfied with the massive fan base and rocketing collector values that these cars command! (I’m afraid those old American boats can only look on in total awe! ….🤔
@@philtucker1224 U fg kidding me ? A decent Ford Falcon xcgt will set you back around $80k at least, how much that tin can donkey Pisshead 2000 fetch ?
totally agree with you, massively over rated car, at the same time you could have a lotus sunbeam, Chevette HS or a fiat 124 sport, which would all run rings around the shit RS, Just wait for all the sad ford fan boys to show up now.
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Great video! I owned VLN 406S back in the late 80's. I purchased it from a guy in Felsted, Essex for £2,100, it was in beautiful original condition, and l sold it (wish l hadn't) a year or so later for £2,200. 'If' l had it now, well, you all know what it would be worth. Great days, thanks once again
@@nicktheegg glad you liked the video, and brought back some memories.
Owned a 4 door RS2000 Monza Red (Black Vinal Roof) here in Australia in the mid 80s. Loved that car. Price here in Aust for one in good condition now around $50k.
@@johnbambo9036 Thanks John. A black vinyl roof was proper 80s. I alway thought the best add on was the X Pack body kit, it looked great. If you live in oz you could try and get “one of the last V8 intercepters!”, you would be Mad not too…
Life moves on, recently took delivery of a 2024 Boxster GTS (Manual) nostalgia only takes you so far! ha ha.
@@johnbambo9036 I always wanted a GT4 RS. Much prefer the coupe. Certainly handles better. Or a GT4 original in yellow. Lovely.
Lovely that one tim
Gorgeous mate.
Nice example 👍👍
Thanks Garry, yea totally immaculate. Great to drive with the extra HP.
That’s a beauty, love the colour. Ignore the purists who can’t appreciate a z tec upgrade, they’d probably have a heart attack with a Millington or an HPE as well.
Thanks for your comment. The extra HP made a difference to the drive, definitely more fun.
My first new car was a 1980 RS2000 custom in Venetian Red so it had Recardo seats Reg EPV195V i paid £4550 and had it on HP, I did 60,000 miles in it ad got £35000. By the way i started a business dealing in RS cars (Relf Roberton) I later own the RS2000 and Capri from the Professionals, The RS2000 had a Webasto roof that literally killed it second hand as the Rallye boys loved the seam welded integrity and a whole in the roof screwed it.
@@mikerelf1362 Nice one Mike. B & Ds wheels! Brilliant. I quite liked the X Pack but a lot of purists poo poo it.
amazing, i had a black one for about 3 months before writing it off😪
ps 34 years ago
Yea, but 3 months you won’t forget. It was fantastic to drive, much better than I expected. Life is too short Chris, buy yourself one as they only go up in price, no brainer.
Hi Chris I hope you were ok after the crash, still you can’t take away that great memory! Kind regards mate 😁
Brilliant!
Many thanks.
Had a signal orange one totally standard loved it. It got stolen. Then a black one reg hjr91w balanced crankshaft lsd. Twin 40s vernier timing gear high lift cam reved of its head hat a fun I had with that car when I was In my 20s it got stolen aswell moved onto a mark one g t I 1800 same performance but quiet and front wheel drive then. Kids etc recently. Rs 4 b8 what can I say sold it and why unless you’ve had one saving up for a ford escort. Rs 2000 with the old pinto engine and maybe twin45s for a change would love a signal orange one or a white one nearly there 😂
Go for it Kate. Yes those old Ford locks where made of plasticine. Getting your old ford stolen was a badge of honour.
RS 4 , wow your a proper petrol head. You will NEVER lose money with an RS2000, go out and get one…NOW!
Looking back now, it's truly a wonder how they weren't just parked at the side of the road with the owners at the front of a large group of people just looking at them in sheer awe and extacy. Better than drugs.
Nice one Gary. A good looking car that’s for sure. A true Ford legend.
Not familiar with the escort rs2000 not many in the states but a fan of the Capri has more of a sporty look
Hi David, the RS2000 was a big seller in the UK and Europe. The RS2000 went on to be a big success in the rally circuit proving hard to beat.
The old 2.0 Pinto engine was a bit of a boat anchor and didn’t like to Rev.
This engine was so much better compared with the pinto. It was a hoot to drive. Check out my video on the mark 1 RS
I owned that car over 35 years ago it was red then
Wow, its changed a bit since then. I bet you wished you had kept it..
Yea it certainly has used to have roll tops fitted different nosecone usual sunroof lol nice to see it has survived
02:37 ..Owner lifts the bonnet and says "This car has been upgraded" In his opinion anyway 02:38 ... Brian walks away and says ... No thank you "This car has been bastardised" and then walks away
Yes, I am well aware that these only had around 110 BHP (ish) from an 8 valve 2.0 Litre carb-fed "Pinto" engine.
Factory standard is ALWAYS best with these historic cars.
Sometimes less IS MORE!
"Factory bog standard" examples of these cars fetch powerful £££££/$$$$ ... Ones that have been "Bastardised" fetch less.
If I wanted a "Fast car" ...I would buy a BMW M3
It is like when you see a Ford Escort RS Cosworths and some nob head has stuck naff bits of plastic on them from Halfords and "Lowered them"
It is like "What the f++k have you done that for?????????
Spent money making your car worth LESS ... Yes that is smart!
Yep, dead right. However this was not my car. And I have to say it drove much better than an original 110BHP. If I was going to buy one myself I would keep to total original. I would prefer my RS2000 with the X Pack.
0:34 is it a bird, is it a plane, or is that prince andrew squatting infront of an escort..
Leave the funnies to me sunshine!
Prince Andrew (the nonce) had a black one….
What a waste of a car with a Zetec, wasted in the respect of its worth less because its fannied with. Hardly the ultimate......
Thanks Dan. The extra power really did make it more fun to drive. Also sounded ace. I suppose at the end of the day it’s all about how it drives, and this little beauty drove like a dream. See your point about it not being original, but I know which one I would choose, because I want to drive it every day. Enough said.
Hate to be a bore, wrong rear breaks, wrong engine, wrong steering wheel, nice car, but not original, sorry : (
Thanks Ali. Take it you’re a magic fan? Yes not original car but great to drive. The changes defiantly make it better to drive.
Indeed, awesome wee car, but im an anorak, ; )
@@alibongo1028 keep up the good work, eagle eyes.
Overrated, the RS Mexico is better and that stupid dropsnout is a real loser to me, makes the car look like an anteater grovelling in the dirt. But really, we got the worse selection of blue collar sports cars in the UK. Tiny lil roads can't take Camaros, Chargers, Falcons and we don't even have the Taunus coupe, Commodore B coupe, Kadet C and so on. Capri my ass !
I can see you like your America cars. But to then say the RS2000 is overrated…mmmm. Originally, these cars weren’t fast or quick compared with the American equivalent, however, they get it done with a stick of dynamite and a sledgehammer but we prefer to do the job with a rock hammer and chisel.
@@TheTimBushChannel Well yes, with ringkydink roads, you'd barely fit a Falcon on it so we are stuck with the Escorts and Astras of this world. Heck and we don't even get the best Opels.
Oh dear Mr X, You don’t sound particularly satisfied with the massive fan base and rocketing collector values that these cars command! (I’m afraid those old American boats can only look on in total awe! ….🤔
@@philtucker1224 U fg kidding me ? A decent Ford Falcon xcgt will set you back around $80k at least, how much that tin can donkey Pisshead 2000 fetch ?
totally agree with you, massively over rated car, at the same time you could have a lotus sunbeam, Chevette HS or a fiat 124 sport, which would all run rings around the shit RS, Just wait for all the sad ford fan boys to show up now.