Genuine 1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 Amazing Barn Find

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Welcome to the Salvage Rebuilds UK channel. In this video we buy a rare genuine 1988 Ford Escort MK 4 RS Turbo S2 barn find.
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work , Mig Welding , Sheet metal Spot Welding , Fabrication , Chassis Repairs , Sand Blasting , Engine and Mechanical repairs , DPF cleaning , Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds , Quick flips , First wash , Repairs , Salvage , Restorations , Will it run , Fail , Accident damaged , Cat S , Cat N , Cat X Copart auction bargains , Non Runner , Flood damage , insurance write off , fire damage , smoke damage , electrical fault , stolen recovered , and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChris
Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari , Land Rover , MG , Caterham , Ford , Cosworth , RS Turbo , Fast Ford , Vauxhall , Fiat , Peugeot , Mercedes , Range Rover , Morris , Renault , Citroen , Honda , Toyota , VW , Series 3 , Evoque , GLA , Golf , 500 , Fiesta , Astra , Polo , Motorhome , Auto sleeper Camper , GTI , LSE , Sierra , Midget , 360 Transit , Crafter , Transporter , T5 , Combo , Berlingo , Partner , Mini , Beetle , Vivaro , Hilux , Sport and many more!
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[@sruk]

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[@alfnsue]

Nice one guys 😎 👍

[@aljanat5375]

Rob would you be able to estimate your rough asking price, is it North of £4 000? I honestly do not have a clue what a good Mark 4 is worth.

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

Very nice car 👍👍 boys

[@davidscholtze391]

Thats bringing back when I was a kid my brother had a frew of them i agree with the engine 👍

[@superrams34]

The 49 dislikers must be Astra GTE 16v owners! Can’t wait for the build on this beauty.

[@neilpalmer3170]

I had Tornado Red 16v mk2 golf on an 87 plate I wish to god I kept that car 👌

[@nitromad1]

What a find, will be an absolute gem when it’s finished.

[@jasonhobbs5611]

What like the cossie??? Not going to be getting my hopes up for this sadly, but it would be great to watch it brought back to life.

[@matty6848]

Have you seen the channel “the late Brake show” where they come across a 1982 barn find Rover SD1 V8 Vitesse? It’s been in this bloke garage since the late 90s under sheets and totally protected from the elements. It’s a 1982 model and once the get it out and clean her up, she looks like a brand new SD1. Stunning car and the interior is absolutely immaculate. I recommend you go and watch it👍

[@enigma7791]

When I was a lad in 1988 driving around in my chocolate brown Morris Marina THAT RS Turbo was my dream car! A guy at work had one and he was also nailing the works secretary! Man that guy had it all!

[@whitekoala4172]

Rob “ tyre only looked flat at the bottom” brilliant mate, made me laugh that

[@paulbradford8240]

I used to be a Police Officer in Southend on Sea. These cars and to a lessor degree, the XR3i's were a car I used to look out for and would inevitably have a result on stopping one. People would arrive in droves for what they called the 'Southend Cruise' in the late 80's early 90's. To be fair, there were the odd well presented cars that turned up. However, many more people arrived just to blat up and down the seafront in any old car. As a result of this, there were many accidents and a few fatalities. I used to take a run along the seafront about 2230hrs, taking the index numbers of all interesting cars and go back to the station to do a series of PNC checks. By interesting, I mean those that had a DVLA notification on them such as V23 issued. This showed the vehicle had been a total insurance loss at some time. Therefore worth a stop. Some were in order and had been put back on the road. However, on many occasions, I found the pot of gold. Not for the driver though. The car had been rung. The odd one was just on false plates, but several were quite good ringers with well made changes to the VIN numbers. It was good to find an easily identifiable original car, as it meant that someone got their pride and joy back. However, it never ceased to amaze me that many people bought a car without actually going to the registered address, meeting the seller in the street. It still goes on.

[@aynsleyaddison7317]

It's so nice to see a classic Ford getting done up well done lads

[@Lizzard-t]

You 2 have surpassed yourselfs with this absolute gem of a find . Takes me back to my misspent past . This is exactly why this channel is the best . A massive congratulations to Rob and Chris !

[@williamdonly7966]

BACK TO THE 80s !!! Wow what a find, fast Ford!!! Love to see this restored and back on the road!!

[@leslietingey3873]

my favourite ford of all time , couldn't afford one but had a 1984 xr3i with the RS1600 wheels and body kit , good old days . nice video boys

[@davemellor4697]

Jesus Rob,i had 2 mk2 RS Turbos,both Mercury grey both 1988/F reg i spent money on them with genuine ford tuning parts and suspension....They were so much fun to drive,mine were running 185 bhp and honestly were as quick as a standard cosworth up to 80 mph.That car if standard is worth good money,its worth spending time and money on it.Just love this channel it really is the best on youtube.

[@hugocofely7305]

A Golf, an RS Turbo. Now only an Opel/vauxhall Manta and all my dream cars from my childhood have gone through the garage. Keep up the good work and I will follow you.

[@pamboskourtoulos5239]

This video just flew by, excellent. The car brings back memories to all of us from the 70s and 80s. We all know you will bring back to life this Escort. Take care.

[@stephendeadman7131]

Just love this! Please end it with a proper road test, for us getting on a bit people! Who Just miss this stuff!

[@stephenricketts7764]

I'm with you all the way.

[@jamievidz]

Haven't watched this yet, saving it until the kids are in bed but hands down this is my favourite all time car

[@Ian25tech]

I ordered one of these in 1987, but my mum died suddenly, so I found myself with a mortgage. Promise me that you will get this vehicle back on the road spick and span. I love it!!!

[@nathanbartlett3839]

This is going to be one of the best ones yet! Can't wait to here that engine go, and see it back on the road where it truly belongs. Congratulations Rob and Chris on an epic purchase!

[@david-hc6fk]

Wow what an amazing car, you need to take that carbon fibre film of the bonnet, will look so much better in white 😃

[@trevorpitman9693]

Thinking that Sarah needs to return and give this a gentle hand wash

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Very lucky dudes I would say It is a beauty and I know you are going to make it fantastic Can’t wait to see it come back to life again 👍👍👍

[@haydenuk02]

Nice find glad the guy reached out to you first so we can watch it been restored. Can’t wait to see the next one. Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@kevinnye5132]

Rob you gotta keep that O C D under control 😁, can’t spend your life wanting to wash cars within 2 minutes of seeing them 😂 it’s not normal 😉. Truly a real barn find and an exciting project, great find 👍🏻.

[@ryanj8283]

A classic Ford, views will blow on this just like the Sierra cosworth!

[@michaelvandromme]

What a gem!! Well done to all involved in getting this on the channel!! Can’t wait to see the outcome.

[@NigelWest]

What a superb find! Nearly bought a red one in 1991 and ended up buying the first of two Lancia Delta HF Turbos. Look forward to following the build on this. And what a cracking garage space they had.

[@paulfarghi]

OK Rob after my negative comments regarding your last vid, here is are some positive comments. Great find, agree on the wheels need to go back to original. The other engine performance pieces could be kept. The black Samco hoses are more durable than ford rubber ones and don't detract from the aesthetics. Agree the rocker cover needs to go back to silver. Looking forward to progress on this and the Karman Golf !

[@bmwman1981]

I agree don’t remove the performance mods as they are a plus and leave it as is apart from the rocker cover

[@DanLeeds10]

Now this build is going to be a good one, high praise when it’s coming from a VW enthusiast!

[@theteacaddy2766]

Wow brought back happy and fond memories watching this video. You have both pulled out all the stops on this video and what a mega find. I certainly be glued to the channel to see how this project will pan out .

[@leemelville2977]

This channel never fails first a cosworth now a rs turbo living the dream you and Chris to have owned such lovely cars 👌

[@andyparry4941]

Having been an ex Autoglass fitter many years ago, I used to use the nozzle from a tube of sealant to help fit the cord to fit these sort of windscreens. Simply feed one end through the nozzle, and away you go. Saves a lot of faffing about, trying to get the cord into the groove. Hope this helps for any future jobs?

[@spainter1985]

Sierra Cosworth, Range Rover, Golf GTI, Escort RS Turbo - you guys are living the dream!! Looking forward to this one!

[@lochamb1234]

I owned a Ford Escort RS Cosworth.... Absolutely loved it. Broke my heart when I sold it xx

[@lukey3507]

To be honest, if I had a car such as this sitting around rotting, I'd want to sell it to Rob & Chris to see it fixed up on video.

[@jamespease2103]

Well done rob -chris nice car .be nice to see when its done .happy days

[@ascno1970]

so excited to see this coming along / restored guys , what an oppurtunity rob/chris , thankyou for buying it 😍😍

[@_-000-_]

Bloody brave letting Rob have control of the winch!

[@650Swift]

I had a series 1 but my alloys were all silver. Used to go to all the RS Owners club meets back in the day. Never seen a series 1 with white inserts though.

[@sruk]

I had all of mine done and everyone I knew had it done

[@MrSenglish12]

Wot a car love chased me mrs out the living room so I could hear everything well done boys love it 😀

[@sruk]

Lol

[@andybonney2582]

Now the yard is looking more like a 90s cruise scene! White escort and a white golf cabriolet! Cannot wait to see this series and it finished!

[@kevinthomas1259]

What a great find that was guy's, I am sure you are going to both enjoy making this series of videos on this car. We can see your enthusiasm to get started on this one, look forward to what's next.

[@delboyfly1139]

So glad I recently discovered Salvage Rebuilds great content, honest, interesting no b@llsh!t or egos that you find on other sites. Two sound, genuine fellas could easily go for a pint with. Keep up the great work lads.

[@sruk]

Thank you very much for your kind comment and welcome to the channel 👍

[@alfwalsh3421]

I use to have one then woke up one morning and did not have one anymore

[@MrCheesetastic]

Your grin and enthusiasm is highly infectious Rob. I was living in Essex when this car came to market, and it certainly brings back memories. Iconic car. Look forward to watching its transformation. Nice one guys.

[@paulgore9127]

To me this is a great example of why this channel is one of the best. Local people reaching out to Rob and Chris because no doubt they’ll enjoy watching it be restored on video like the rest of us. Great car, great channel, great people. Looking forward to this series. 😃

[@2WheelSam]

Rob get a pair of ellesse tennis shorts and a sergio polo for your first drive in it 😁

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Working class supercar.

[@Smokeysbandit]

Absolutely brilliant can’t wait to see you guys working your magic on this one.

[@TheTony111111]

great find. I had a 1990 H reg all red one back in the early 90s. unfortunately, the car insurance went through the roof because a lot of them were getting stolen.😢

[@l.s.tukbigbud7715]

My dad's favourite car that rob..he sold he's 2 rs16i about 10 years ago.. he said it's the worst thing he's ever done..

[@gerryr1893]

If it was a series one I’d be excited

[@sruk]

Me to mate 👍

[@peterdavies3862]

Wow, what a find! I remember XR3i's and RS Turbos and this one will look amazing once you two are done with it. Can't wait to see the finished article!

[@johnmontague4245]

Outstanding find guys. Really looking forward to see what it needs, and to watch it evolve to completion. A Sunday well spent!

[@ukcarflippers2220]

I can see the end it’s when Rob says he’s given Chris 10k and it’s going home 😂

[@kenwyatt1076]

Rob, when the car is washed can Chris wear that strappy white top and the wig again?

[@davidcook9272]

Beautiful barn find Rob & Chris. You cannot beat a lovely classic ford. Looking forward to watching you both bring it back to its Full glory. It does need all the aftermarket stuff taking off and taking back to original as you have said Rob.

[@chriscooks9850]

So happy you have this on the channel. I used to have a series 1 RS Turbo years ago and loved it

[@PaulMappud]

"I'd love to give this a wash"... Steady ladies, Rob wants to get his foam cannon out again !!!

[@rollingthunder45]

Lucky break for the old Escrot, better under Salvage Rebuilds wing than sitting in the shed......crack on lads, be a belter when it's done!

[@ched999uk]

WOW it's great that you have it as we know it will be restored in a great way. Looking forward to seeing it's progress.

[@nekite1]

What a find! One of the best Fords around. Very pleased for you and I am certainly looking forward to the rebuild. The fact that you want to return it to stock is an added bonus.

[@davidfall7905]

I thought I recognised the reg. I was friends with Nick the original owner at school, I only see him couple of weeks ago in town.

[@sruk]

Did his parents own the shop ? 👍

[@davidfall7905]

@@sruk yes they did, Nick solded up about 10 years ago.

[@chrismckenzie8936]

Love to no what you lads paid on this bad boy.And you need to get a 205gti on here lol

[@whitemoor66]

Looks incredibly straight! I learnt to drive and passed my test in a white XR3i from the same period. Looking forward to seeing progress on this.

[@andypeebles2242]

What a lovely car, very excited to see this on the channel!

[@garrywhitehurst5764]

Rob: “nettles” Chris: “ne’r mind” Me “lol”

[@tonymerrett]

lol "u re tough rob" - a chris classic

[@sheppsi6934]

It's funny how the tires are only flat on the bottom....never quite understood that LOL!!

[@megaollie98]

The weight of the car

[@sammytheseal2307]

Think it might be something to do with that gravity thing 🤷 not sure though 👍😂

[@A88A88]

Mk1 golf now this. Two real cars! I did notice the locks have been smoothed. Let’s hope no other dodgy bodywork has been done. Great work guys!!!!

[@daveyrayner]

Top drawer content Rob. What a find, and it's because you come across on your videos as such genuine nice guys that you get these opportunities. Looking forward to seeing more as I had a 1990 XR3i back in the day.

[@sebastianguerre6868]

I was hoping it was going to be an Austin Montego Mayfair estate the way you built it up. Disappointed.🤣

[@stuartsimpson9194]

Are you changing the Timing Belt before you try to start it ?

[@sruk]

Absolutely

[@stuartsimpson9194]

I think they used be recommended at 36,000 miles or the equivalent years.

[@neilrees2832]

An absolute beauty lads great video as always cant wait to see it finished

[@garypage8852]

OMG!!!!!! what a cracking example!!!! This takes me back to being 16 having passed my test & got my first car (a new Mk3 Fiesta on Motability) - these were everywhere & I loved them!! Can't wait to follow this car

[@scottsimpkins9993]

Jammy git 😁😁

[@carlharries6546]

Rob - "Shouldn't have worn shorts, stinging nettles" Chris - "ah, never mind" Not going to lie a little bit of wee excaped🤣🤣

[@yhshah21]

Couldn’t care about the stinging nettles with the s2 there lol

[@modelreviews3705]

Glad to see another classic FORD on the channel ❤️👍🏻

[@BOXTERS32]

I bought one of these, the last of the run of the rs turbo escort as salvage was only a few weeks old was total fire damage and fitted the engine and running gear into a mini project in 1990.Brings back good memories.

[@leecatesby3490]

Rob please please get this one finished, don’t do what you did to the cosworth and flip it we need to see this from start to finish! Good find btw,and good luck.

[@Roverturbo]

My thoughts…👍

[@supersonicsid5930]

When the women come out I was thinking I hope she don’t say what you doing with my car .

[@MB-zm8lc]

Fantastic find love all those old escorts, but rs turbo wow, Robs so chuffed😄 can't wait to see you guys get to work on this.

[@Essexboy1701a]

Used to own a Mk1 1300E. So easy to tune. My Essex boy racer days tearing around Basildon.

[@ghost.driversuk]

Are you revealing what you paid for it, compared to the £3k+ that it was bought for in 97 ? 🤞🏼 😁

[@chrisktm2010]

Is the reason you took Chris with you because you can’t be trusted loading a car on your own now 😂

[@WarriorRazor]

Poor Rob, he'll never live that down.

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

Savage

[@MB-zm8lc]

Slight difference, RS TURBO versus £100 challenge😂 just lucky it was the £100 car. Sure Rob can take it, if it's not the winch it's his trainers or too much waffle lol

[@sruk]

🤦🏻‍♂️ok ok lol

[@ghandarff]

Defo looking forward to this one as I've always wanted an RS but as you day they're going up in value and getting more rare by the day, please do this one the justice it deserves

[@iansteel1447]

Love the banter, can't wait to see it run.

[@DavidJones-mn7ie]

Please, lose that "carbon fibre" bonnet.

[@sruk]

It’s only a wrap it should pull off ok 👍

[@DavidJones-mn7ie]

Great, that's the main cosmetic thing spoiling the car. I agree that under the bonnet looks too gaudy by far, but you can't see all that with the bonnet down. It's great that the interior looks unspoiled, I'd say good interior parts are the hardest to get.

[@rose-ey6ct]

Ford took the worst engine in the world, attached it to the worst gearbox in the world, mounted them on the worst bodyshell in the world, and then mounted the bodyshell on the worst suspension in the world. God help you! These cars were an absolute abortion when new, and they rapidly got a whole lot worse. Their half life was 6 months, so they are now as rare as hen's teeth. Ford brought out the rs turbo (rally) challenge with a subtantial prize for the winner at the end of the year. They never had to pay out. No competitor ever finished a rally.

[@Jase73]

People love em tho. I do too. Great fun to drive.

[@EvolutionRich]

These are the sort of thing that I like to see at a show for the nostalgia, but then thankfully someone else takes it home with them. I would never go back to the days when I had things like this.

[@-DC-]

The prices they are going for is amazing to someone who worked on them when they were current, The engineering and quality was of the lowest possible they could get away with.

[@oigleoystereater2003]

No different to Fraud anywhere else in the world, experts at building rubbish.

[@EvolutionRich]

@@-DC- I paid £850 for an absolutely beaten up series 1 in about '96, and I was unhappy with it at that. God knows how you could enjoy it at £30k+ ! Should come with a free welder, spare set of engine mounts and 15 extra cylinder heads

[@georgedaville4662]

Iconic Ford motor! My best friend has had Escort RS’s since the Mk1. Remember when he got his new Escort RS Turbo in 1988, we went out for a drive round the Lake District, where he lived. Awesome 😎 he keeps his cars as new. I got a drive about a year later, still remember that experience today. Salivating fro the videos of you bringing this car back to original condition. Could be one for your personal fleet Rob 👍😎🇬🇧

[@MarkSmith-io3qd]

Nice one guys. You’ve inspired me to get my 1989 Citroën BX Gti 16 Valve out of the council lockup. Been parked up for three years now due to being Dad’s carer.

[@cornishrider]

Do it! They are proper rare now

[@-DC-]

Cracking car the BX 👌

[@jdysontube]

thats no barn find. its in a garage with some boxes on the bonnet! theres plenty of series 2s about with no engine mods etc....i`d swerve that shitter

[@andrewswinglehurst8102]

Absolutely love these cars what a gem of a find

[@adriancox3365]

Great find. Can’t wait to follow the restoration on this beauty!!!

[@_Mark_H]

Utterly brilliant! Had a Series 1 RS Turbo back in the day and I know it’s still out there somewhere. Looking forward to seeing the build. Great retro iconic choice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheDarrenc1973]

What an amazing blast down memory lane.... can't wait see this sorted

[@Zx9rc1]

Love seeing how excited you both got

[@shanecollier7952]

Nice car and a great find. I remember these well. Enjoy fixing her up..Look fwd to more videos. All the best guys.

[@colinbeveridge9069]

No wonder you were smiling all the way through what a great car ! I can't wait to see more videos on this car! I really enjoyed watching this.

[@antonyspurway8234]

Can not wait for you and Chris to take on a test drive. Great find

[@hughbryant1326]

What a nostalgic find. I know you will do it justice. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewmartin7421]

True garage find! Well done guys look forward to the next episode!

[@philiphutton9422]

Awesome find guys. Look forward to following the resto.