Earliest MK2 Escort RS2000 Restoration in 17 Mins!

[@Strike86]

Skilfully edited, stunning finish on the car. You guys are a seriously underrated channel.

[@countrywideboy]

I owned and rebuilt one myself , brilliant job, any man who can get escort door gaps right is a legend.

[@chrislove5324]

Absolutely phenomenal work being a bit of a paint and body man myself no one really appreciates what goes into restoring an old classic, hours and hours and hours of hard graft passion and determination. The end result speaks volumes though top job !!!

[@hestjensen3876]

In my country such craftsmanship can not be found anymore. Respect.

[@hondamonkeyboy]

The two of you working together in perfection harmony was worth the watch alone. Add that to what you have achieved and wow!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Scooterboy that's really kind of you!

[@GP-pw5wb]

True labour of love for this classic vehicle. Cracking job, well done. God i miss this era of ford producing this limited production run of RS models, made some really unbelievable vehicles.

[@marky59]

wow - just wow, I love the RS2000, and what a colour, thank you for sharing -

[@HainjeDAF]

Beautiful restoration, looks top notch. Great music too!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Marout! Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@colinw1591]

Lovely work, and a great montage with accompanying soundtracks. Drove one of those orange perils in my youth and brings back the memories..... 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Colin!

[@tony78uk48]

Those RS escorts mk1's and 2's were quite a common sight in my part of Essex at one time , often being driven hard . They are definitely a head turner when I see one now Superb job 🙂👍

[@craigorford9932]

I keep saying I want another RS2000,loved mine all those years ago

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Oooh might tempt you to hunt one down now....

[@craigorford9932]

@@WhitelandRestorations I have been looking,I have a load of bit still from the one I had.Twin 40’s,4x rs alloys.and I think a stage 2 head

[@simonwoodward438]

And people wonder why a respray costs so much, stunning work, true craftsmanship.

[@johncreamer3318]

Unreal finish!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks John we were really chuffed with it 😁

[@johncreamer3318]

You are quite the team. Not many doing work like yours over here in N Ireland. Hope alls well with the new baby etc...

[@scottyetman2706]

Really enjoying watching your videos after visiting you whilst working. (Windscreen man) lol. To see your attention to detail is something to be proud off. I Will keep watching your videos. Keep up the awesome work.

[@stevewalker2736]

loving the music from Becky as well!

[@OhioPeteS2k]

Perfect timing. I just watched this series last night. Great job you two!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Sounds like a stroke of luck! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@richardbryant7505]

Good work happening here. I would have to get shot of the vinyl roof myself

[@nickt5005]

nice,had exactly the same colour mk2 rs2000 many years a go,well done and thanks

[@colinrae2683]

Brilliant video and a beautiful job on a beautiful car Oh and good music as well Take care cheers 😎👍

[@haraldfigge9254]

Donnerwetter wie Geil. Sooo viel Arbeit, aber das Ergebniss, sensationell. Chapeau !!!

[@DeanofMachines]

Such a nice car! I love that you showcase previous work. Amazing how much work you can accomplish in 17 minutes!!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

It is a cool car! Was nice to have a video from start to finish. Think we're going to do more of these after a series os finished 👍

[@psrfpsrf]

I drove this Car in 1977, makes fun but was dangerous for drivers, who did not accept the limmits. I know from the insurance company agency for Ford employes that a lot of buyers crashed the car in the first quarter of ownership. I believe the biggest problem today for this MK2 RS2000 os the polyaurethan nose with no cracks and crums of the foam. The Mk1 Dogbone RS 2000 is here not so problematic.

[@craiggooding6694]

Total dedication and passion weldone guys great colour too

[@IanNeville]

Absolutely stunning!❤️ What a team!

[@kevjaybee3234]

If that was my car I’d be super impressed , absolutely stunning. At least now I know who to contact for restoration works

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Looks beautiful I used to love these back in the day when they’d give you one for a few hundred quid but never actually had one and sadly now there outta reach but there still lovely. And this one is now exceptionally beautiful again I bet the owner is very proud of it I would be . Nice job guys 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

If only we could go back and buy them up hey!

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

@@WhitelandRestorations need to get us a Delorian mate i here they go back in time 🤣

[@aledhopwood]

I am extremely proud indeed thanks to these guys at Whiteland ❤

[@robstrains8711]

Your attention to detail is second to none awesome video.

[@ricknorville2324]

Absolutely wonderful restoration well done love that car and too the lady I think your marvellous ❤❤

[@CH_1966]

Awsome and big wave for you guys, had one my self more than 30 years ago

[@Involvod]

Lovely job guys!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Cheers Buddy!

[@andrewsmails3050]

Truly a labour of love!!...loved every minute!.... fantastic work 👋👏👋👏

[@paultaylor9652]

If that was mine I wouldn't take on to our roads in the UK. Excellent turnaround, you make a great team.

[@aledhopwood]

I don't intend to now......I've had 26 years of thrashing it and now it's time for showing it 👍

[@alanchurchill7305]

Well done for having a go Dave,just a little tip,with two pack first cote is always a midst cote,let that tack off then that stickiness will hold the next cote without running,it turned out well though,you can start putting the goodies on now😊

[@chriswalker9850]

that looks outstanding guys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌👌👌

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Chris!

[@arfabarmcake2776]

Wow, what a fantastic paint job you have done, amazing, i am now subscribed, too binge watch 👍👍👍

[@milesbethell8889]

Great work guys, enjoying watching this video 👍👍

[@1500chessie]

Awesome job, very dedicated and well done. One have to admit that body was in fair shape. Mine was in a 10 times worse shape. Front shock towers, trunk bottom, bottom beams all rotten away, but i guess you know the amount of welding. Nice that rhese RS 2000 are not forgotten. 😊

[@bat33.12]

Fantastic work, video was slick, paint finish was top class and a lovely RS2000 in - signal orange? If that was mine the BVR would be removed, not a fan even though they are period option but they can hide all kinds of corrosion once water starts getting through.

[@declanburke4146]

Brilliant work guys, nice attention to detail and great result

[@ErwinJarosch]

Wahnsinns Restaurierung wirklich ein schönes Fahrzeug ich komme aus Deutschland und möchte schon lange einen RS2000 kaufen gibt es noch irgendwo ein schönes Fahrzeug dass man kaufen kann

[@peteredwards7872]

Simply beautiful,both your work and the video 👍👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thank you Peter!

[@kevinrobertfrasier1309]

Amazing work.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thank you Kevin!

[@DjNikGnashers]

This video is simply awesome. The editing, the quality, and the information is top notch. Just one question, where can I find a wife with the same passion for cars please 🙂 I owned about a dozen Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts back in the 80's I loved them. I do prefer a flat front Mk2, and the nosecone never really did it for me. The Mk3 Escort (I owned just one of, for about 2 weeks), was such a let down, and I hated it. I switched my brand admiration to BMW at that point, and have stuck with RWD ever since.

[@vissenmetharryoosterhof4436]

ogelooflijk wat een super goed team is dit prachtig om te zien ik zelf heb 2 rs 2000 mk2 gehad in het rood

[@adeh503]

This was definitely the best colour for these beauties 👌👌😊

[@martycrush6412]

Definitely not..

[@martycrush6412]

......but...😍😍😍

[@selffarming7008]

Fantastic job well done to both of you. Plenty of hard graft for a stunning result at the end. Another beauty saved. Must be an early one as the nosecone is pre Ford blue oval badge. 👍👍👍

[@dave320s]

More of this please! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@aledhopwood]

There are other apisodes on this job.......about 5 or 6 if I remember. Great watching them work 👌

[@WhitelandRestorations]

There will be more montages! We're going to try and do a condensed one at the end of all builds. Talbot one should be next 😁

[@clairesberrysmith]

Outstanding.

[@badgersalesman5595]

Where have you guys been 😮. Glad I found you’re channel ❤

[@badgersalesman5595]

Also super cute kids and doggy 😊

[@wrathofbod]

looking fantastic

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Carl!

[@barryhumphries4514]

Wow, that looks amazing! 👍👀

[@teetop5776]

Amazing work.

[@deanbrown7643]

Dont look too bad considering it's age it's gonna turn out mint 👏👏💯

[@aledhopwood]

I'm delighted with it.......they have done a cracking job. So amazing 👌😎

[@deanbrown7643]

@@aledhopwood yep that's a stunner look real good on the rd a proper head turner

[@WhitelandRestorations]

The car was remarkably sound for an Escort. Was a pleasure to work on. The ziebart treatment sure did the trick back in the day 👌

[@aledhopwood]

@@WhitelandRestorations Gobsmackingly good really 💓

[@deanbrown7643]

@@aledhopwood top quality resto brother money well spent it will go on for yrs

[@carstennohr8098]

Best Escort ever 👌🏻

[@bluesky4733]

Fantastic work , can I ask for a recommendation for a diy DA polisher don’t want to spend too much just for diy jobs

[@glennpowell3444]

I like your approach to drilling our small rot and welding a disc in.Second thing what engine is going back in? The Pinto? I hope so.Not a fan of ploncking ZTecs in mk 2,s.A pinto and weber and a hot cam and happy days.

[@aledhopwood]

Standard Pinto......matching engine numbers. Engine had to have a rebuild seeing as this resto took place 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Glenn, glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@SaschaRoeder]

Nice Work Top

[@SimpsonsClassics]

What an epic video guys love it!

[@aledhopwood]

Thanks again both for your super work......great condensed video also 👌 Hope your newly adjusted life is doing well now with the new addition 👼

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Aled! Hope you enjoyed the roundup. Things are still settling down here but it's all worth it 😁

[@aledhopwood]

@@WhitelandRestorations Great news....enjoy every minute 👍

[@kamamiri4899]

Du travail nickel. Very good. 👌👍🚙

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thank you Kam!

[@christhompson1708]

Stunning Simple !

[@ThorOdinson-zc2kq]

To completely honest this car was in phenomenal shape prior so it’s a lot. easier working with 9/10 to begin with

[@billgriffiths1685]

Stunning.

[@redzed40]

Absolutely stunning

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nomadic-brit]

Brilliant vid 🇬🇧✌️

[@502days]

Really admire your dedication and skills very nice 👌

[@stevedevlin3739]

Simply Wow.

[@66meikou]

Absolutely superb work on that RS. Is that signal orange? My last RS was in porsche guards red (R reg so it hard to 2,0 badge and FORD on the front, not the blue oval)and if if hadn't been nick and disassembled, I would have still had it today. My all time favourite motor!

[@noc466]

Excellent 👍🏽

[@MinestroneOfSound]

Beautiful

[@ianholloway336]

Great video of a classic car, but what’s the music playing over it? I can’t get it out of my head now!

[@problemchild1976]

Wow!!!! And in only 17mins ;)

[@aledhopwood]

It was a bit longer than 17 mins lol......but good turnaround as it was needed for the NEC sow 2021. These guys had it in June 21 for a few weeks and it was on display in November 2021. Great work 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Amazing what you can do in 17 minutes 😂

[@thomasraberg6439]

Lackierung ist besser als vom Werk ❤

[@RestorationAustralia]

Beautiful job, well done. 👍

[@grahamlonghurst1227]

Good video enhanced with music silenced

[@juleesadventures7925]

You 2 are amazing 😳❤️

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thank you! Very kind words 😊

[@leebishop4570]

Enjoyed the series first time around and great to see this condensed version. I do have to be that guy and ask what track you finish the vid with! Pleaaaase

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Lee! I'll have a look at the list and let you know!

[@retrobikechannel2599]

BETTER THAN NEW ??? is there a video showing the car completely finished?

[@Avatar711Wizard]

Is that a vinyl top rs2000. Don't think we had any vinyl top rs200's here in Oz. Never seen one before.

[@virgilrytaar9083]

I need exactly that for one of mine. Looks amazing, I'm guessing 5-7k?

[@kevindevlin5091]

Outstanding and beautiful work. I am just curious as to why you decided to paint it in 2K/single stage paint. Is that to keep it period correct? Still an amazing restoration, just a curious painter here.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thank you! Many reasons for going 2k. First is that it's period correct and the second main one is that if you paint this colour in base and clear it comes out almost luminous!

[@kevindevlin5091]

@@WhitelandRestorations Thank you so much for your response. Outstanding work and its so good to see an amazing classic resroted to such high quality. You have gained a new follower.

[@garywillcox2286]

How many hours do you think that you spent on "a light restoration" of the RS 2000

[@misterthegeoff9767]

So that's what that colour red looks like when all the panels are the same colour. My Dad's Mk2 transit was the same colour, at least the front end was. The rest of the panels were more of a matte pink but the front end got a respray at some point and faded differently.

[@marcswinnen9100]

I had one it burnd up while driving never got over it😢

[@francisk7305]

magnifique !

[@zxcherry7356]

Hi there is the nose cone conversion straight forward to do? Do you need to change the wings?

[@lloydlee5905]

Precision🎉

[@davyfaeforth]

Nice work , but why no black on cills

[@raymeager4959]

Hello how much would a restoration cost like that on my rs 2000 in yellow thanks

[@pit_stop77]

Looks boootful 👍👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thank you!

[@ringstinga]

WoW 👏👏👏

[@blewis4133]

Hi what is the orange that you sprayed onto of the white and what's its purpose regards

[@WhitelandRestorations]

It was just orange base coat we sprayed on over the white primer. It acts like a high contrast guide coat to help with rubbing the car down.

[@jeffreythomas4283]

Mint

[@korma9732]

Quality

[@tomthompson7400]

I thought the back black paint was a satin low sheen sort of finish ,,,

[@martinrichards7023]

Fantastic job looks like it just come out of the factory probably Better 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@grahamfrench7003]

What paint manufacturer do you use ?

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We use Lechler products here in the workshop 👍

[@paulburgin3594]

That’s a thing of beauty whoever owns it is a privilege person

[@JohnSmith-ei2pz]

The MKII Escorts seroiusly rusted due to the cheap Steel used in manufacture, in Germany. The cars were seriously rotted out in 8/9 years. The MKI Escorts lasted lomger as they were manufacturedin the UK!