WE SAVED AN ABANDONED FORD ESCORT RS TURBO SERIES 1 RESTORATION PROJECT

[@garypage8852]

What an awesome transformation, you must be so proud, like a kid in a sweet shop, and like your first legal pint on your 18th, cars, like this evoke, so many memories, and do mental health, the world of good by doing so. Please don’t ever sell it Rob even if anyone offers you stupid money, you will never find one as good as this, keep it, love it, enjoy it, because trust me, there will be days when it’s been as tough as it can be, and you think everything is against you, all you need to do is open the garage door open the car put the keys in and the world gets so much better enjoy every mile mate you deserve it

[@russellphillips1520]

Hi Rob I used to work for winters recovery at the end of the 80s .I used to go and recover one of those evey week due to theft ...Get a decent set of of bells on it Russ 😊

[@jimmer1976]

Good on you for keeping it, the joy of owning such a thing and having people admire it is priceless in my opinion. I’ve got a humble 309 Gti but the smile it puts on my face and the feeling I get driving it can’t be bought 👍

[@Simon-ry1lw]

I had a 309 think it was fairly basic company car 1300cc but did handle well as did the one after 306 turbo diesel

[@dominicbone9644]

Wow ! Just watched this an it’s certainly brought back some memories - As a lad I ran one of these from 88 to 92 - was 22 when I bought it…..which was quite a lot of car at the time….. an like you sold it as a 26 year old to get me into me last house……for 33 hundred quid……which at the time wasn’t too bad as they weren’t worth a rub due to the high insurance costs….. A quick way to immobilise those from the drivers seat was to flip up the rear seat squab an with your left hand reach over and pull the factory two pin connector to the fuel pump apart…….despite me expensive Gemini full closure alarm this quick little trick prevented mine from getting too far away once when attempted to steal….. Great Video 👍😃

[@marcb5328]

Both Rob and Chris put in the time and effort and deserve the reward

[@steveegginton535]

I remember these fast Fords back in the 80's - out of my league - I had to settle for the "cooking" 1.6L but I could dream! That resoration was a labour of love by all who worked on your RS Turbo it looks incredible as if its just rolled out the factory👍 You should enter it in to some classic car shows - sure it would be a winner!

[@chrisdavidson9431]

Cracking job Rob - all you need to finish it off now, is a nice " Chris & Rob " green sun strip across the top of the screen !!

[@MyMetalmike]

But who's first Chris or Rob 😮

[@-abacchus]

As someone that's owned eight MKIIIs/MKIVs, the nostalgia that this video created is incredible! At one point Rob mentioned it had the 'wrong' rear window - any more info on this?

[@danbruno5945]

Love the charm of 90s cars this RS is ❤ I just picked up a 1995 Black Vauxhall Cavalier SRi 16v love the character and joy they bring me

[@jasonprice6919]

I had a white Y reg RS1600i when I was 20 now I’m 54 and living in Australia. Absolutely loved it by sold it to move to Oz. That beautiful car of yours and those RS alloys take me back to my youth and happy memories. What a great car you have there Rob!

[@richie4561]

can you do a video about what is feels like to own and drive(is it as good as you remembered etc) compared to when you first had one, it will be a brilliant video

[@philipsearls1946]

Cheers for the Memories Rob, I did the PDI on the First one in Ireland. Absolutely loved it. Well may you enjoy it. Thumbs up.

[@SuperWayneyb]

Absolutely beautiful job guys, great to see another being saved and done to such a high standard 🤘😎🤘🇬🇧

[@paulgreenland4577]

It’s an absolute stunner. Great job restoring it. I saw an RS Turbo and a Mk 2 RS2000 on a transporter today and thought of yours. Don’t blame you for wanting to keep it. Probably worth a tidy amount and likely only get more valuable. Cracking job as always.

[@freddythefrog70]

WOW! Never had a RS always wanted one but couldn't afford one at the time, had Mk3 1600 ghia & c reg xr2. The reminiscing took me away from the horrible thoughts of my prostate cancer diagnosis at the ripe old age of 52, got a date for the operation 😖 now I'm scared!

[@fill7t1]

You’ll be fine, had my prostrate out in December last year, I m 51. Caught it in good time!, I was really nervous myself. Your in safe hands!

[@ianward1457]

Stay strong brother you’ll be fine, we all get scared when an operation is needed, all the best for the future. Wish I still had both my series 1 RS turbo’s had a B reg & C reg customs bloody loved them 👍

[@freddythefrog70]

@@fill7t1 Thanks Phil, I appreciate your kind words mate. It shocks me lads our age getting what I thought were a old man's disease. I've only ever known 70+ yr old men get it. Hopefully not impotence or incontinent after 💪🙏👍

[@freddythefrog70]

@@ianward1457 Thanks Ian, I appreciate your kind words mate. Me too, both minters be worth a small fortune today. I always wanted better, tupid me swapped my C630MHH for a mgbgt What were I thinking of? 💪🙏👍

[@sruk]

All the best bud 👍

[@thomasfrancis5747]

If you get stuck you might be able to repair the sound deadening pad cracks with CT1 sealant which is brilliant stuff and can be bought in anthracite dark grey as well as black. No brand new secondhand battery then. Can a seat trimmer get the wrinkles out of the seat covers and door panels?

[@DashDrones]

The lines and paint are better than factory. It's incredible...😮🎉❤

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

It sounds absolutely amazing. Back of one of my childhood fantasies.. My uncle used to work for Haynes Of Maidstone sports department, at Parkwood. And he used to bring home some lovely cars, and one of them was turbo. Made my day., Got to be one of Ford top top 10 cars all time. I am so gutted that I can’t see your videos but love, listen to him and can picture of what you’ve done to this. Beautiful car

[@sruk]

Why can’t you see it if you don’t mind me asking bud

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

@@sruk i’ve got a disease called retinitis pigmentosa‘s known since I was about 14. She should’ve drove do a lot of stuff but didn’t listen. But I had to give up driving in 2008, and then it finally stopped me working in 2012. Are used to work on the roads but used to restore old lorries and tractors with a good friend. Still tinker with all tools and just got into Green Woodworking. but still challenging myself to do a lot of stuff and still can polish a car as good as the day when I could see I’ll be better. But lucky now I’ve got a guide dog and do a lot of charity work lucky that I’ve seen in the past so know a lot of my cars and having an uncle loved and worked for Ford. Got to experience a lot of forwards when I was younger.

[@damian-795]

This series 1 RS turbo is the best, no other escort comes close for me

[@tonykeast9966]

Impressed and envious Rob. Make up some mix music cassette tapes to have the perfect soundtrack for all your trips down memory lane. Enjoy mate!😎👌

[@dougied4827]

It’s a beautiful thing Rob welldone Sir

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Rob, well, this is one of those moments in your life, where you can "wet yourself" with excitement every time that you see this car, or enjoy the thrill of driving it about - as and when you like! Wonderful to see the process from start to finish. You do deserve this "special treat" to yourself because of the hard work that you (and Chris) do in your workshop. A real reward for helping out so many people in a practical way when you sell your cars. Best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@wushaaaaa]

Don’t like to be a kill joy and haven’t read through all the comments but make sure you get a top of the range alarm or it will be gone in seconds

[@garygalt4146]

Not when you take the rotary arm out. Liverpool in 77 through to 90s. Capris 1600 2ltr escort r/s cortina 2ltr GXL very first full sunroof outside nightclubs all that time. Went no where without rotary arm sat in my jacket. 🤣🤣

[@rustynut9uk897]

Trackers are cheap now.

[@noelwallace5257]

Yeah banger race it👍🏻

[@sparky1543]

Disklok is the game.

[@allannicolson2607]

@@garygalt4146 Think you mean rotor arm - don't you just love predictive text? I've tried threatening my phone with a hammer loads of times, but it's not scared of anything it seems. A dedicated car thief also has access to rotor arms mind you...

[@philtucker1224]

Utterly gorgeous with the RS livery back on Rob, my wife’s cousin had a new one back in the day and had a tow ball fitted to tow his microlight aircraft which I thought was ridiculously flash at the time 😎😁😎😁

[@kevinreilly191]

I would put a ghost immobiliser on it as well as a tracker

[@nickmitton7350]

Is a thing of beauty Rob. The one thing I would be tempted to do would be to cut a piece of ply wood that fits over the spare wheel but flush with the boot floor. Put some felt on one side so it doesn't damage the spare wheel, then when the boot carpet goes over it , it doesn't sag. Nice job there boys.😎👍

[@ukcarflippers2220]

Wow just regretting selling mine and my r5gt turbo and a mk1 rs 2000 lol if we kept them all we’d all be millionaires 😢

[@IcenI_Koi]

Aint that a fact !

[@alastairkippax]

That's a credit to you Rob, well done. Credit to the guys that prepped and painted it as well and the graphics guy too. Stay well 👌🏻

[@michaelramsdale5093]

If it was a choice of Lambo or Escort , Ford wins without a doubt . Lovely job mate.

[@trainmanbob]

@7.00 you said..."you can see me in there...look how lovely it looks". Just to clarify Rob are we talking you or the car? 😀😀 Fantastic restoration of an iconic car. Sadly nearest I got to one was an Xr3i. Well done on saving a very desirable classic. Cheers, Bob

[@scottdoel5423]

Lovely classics rs there not going down in value . I do think if someone offers you the right money you’ll sell it

[@40nflet]

I'am totally envious of this Resto. The rs turbo looks epic. It's a keeper will go up and up. Get a decent theft proof device and put a tracker on it... Huge congratulations on the finished build . Enjoy your fun.

[@JamesWilson-gw2ij]

Growing up in Dagenham and going to all the cruises in Essex as a teenager this is absolutely amazing to see. Don’t sell it. Enjoy it forever ❤

[@roythomson1426]

Fantastic looking car Rob. It's brings back great memories, I had a RS1600i and my brother one of these. If you are going for original spec they never had rear bumper over-riders fitted to them.

[@bavetta4]

Watching your videos reminds me of my uncle who would bye write of cars and repair it still remember the excitement when a new one would turn up many visits to scrap yards for parts happy memories unfortunately lost him about 18 years ago. Keep up the good work..

[@fill7t1]

Wow Rob what a beautiful car, the era of modified MK2 escorts. seeing these RS’s treasured by folk, enjoy every minute Rob!

[@Ro32da72]

Lovely work by everyone involved. The car is looking super, and your happiness at its completion comes over loud and clear in the commentary. Great timing too, so you can get out on some sunny days 🤩☀

[@darrenrevill8664]

Love it. Not many on a b reg either. Try dmb graphics for dealer plates and stickers if you can find where it was sold new

[@mikewilkinson7802]

Absolutely love these Rob, shame we didn’t get to hear it running! Or go for a drive. Maybe on another video.

[@robbo1967]

what a lovely car, im so happy for you. These always looked so classy in the day and honestly they still do.

[@simally3200]

I just want to say thankyou for all the videos you show your a top man and when you mentioned ptsd I suffer with it myself from a childhood trauma thankyou top you stokezee

[@AndrewSandilands-tk6st]

What a beautiful car Rob, and a lovely little treat to yourself. I know you mentioned number plates a few times, but some original dealership plates would look lovely on that 👌

[@murmurem]

So glad you're keeping it. Beautiful car. Great job by you 2 and your spray painter and everyone else that helped.

[@craiga631]

Amazing, when I get my one I will be changing so many things on it, no locks on doors or boot, 4 or 6 pot brakes with bigger wheels stripped inside, roll cage buckets and k20 turbo engine conversion around 500bhp. I can't wait but yours looks to mint to be doing all those mods

[@hammyh1165]

An Essex geezer with a white Cossie , couldn't think of anything more British 🇬🇧. It's a lovely motor Rob.

[@sruk]

I’m not from Essex bud

[@neilg3364]

And it's not a Cossie (casual)

[@gdfggggg]

@@neilg3364lol and lol

[@Alexander_l322]

Credit to all the people involved in getting that car to the way it is now. That is all very hard work and all the effort really shows throughout. Well done it is a lovely car you enjoy that one Rob you more than deserve it.

[@TOSCA27]

Beautiful car and finish a credit to all involved just one point please please make sure you have a waterproof cover on top of the battery repaired quite a few of these due to battery over full with water and killing the bulkhead not sure if it was rain or screen wash water but by the time you realise the battery tray had nothing to rest on . Great video guys

[@dave6445]

I liked how Rob parked it at the side of what look like a Focus ST. The RS looked tiny compared to the ST. One bit of advise I will share with you Rob, Is to check out the oil pump pick up pipe, inside the sump. The gauze in the end of the pickup pipe, were notorious at getting clogged with carbon and thick dirty oil. It will starve the engine of oil and then cams start wearing and crank rattles. All of the them CVH engines were notorious for it. Something that I came across, quite a lot, back in mid 80's to mid 90's when I was in the motor trade.

[@sruk]

The engine has recently been rebuilt 👍

[@dave6445]

That’s great, just regular oil changes will keep it running and staying like new! Every 5k I’d go for, on oil changes.

[@tony306dt]

That is a fantastic job on making the R/S turbo look fresh and done right. Never ever sell it. I will definitely have one in the future and will be keeping it for life. Great video again

[@1978JonBullock]

What a belter of a motor Rob, those graphics finish it off 100% . Enjoy it while the sun is out.

[@stevekelly5166]

You must show the cambelt swap and service. I had an XR3(carb) and a fuel injected Onion, so would love to see more on the engine when you do it. My favourite video just because of my age and it made me feel like you sounded. Joy. I can lend you four cassette tapes to put in the snazzy cassette holder. Never understood that as you then had to store the cases in the glovebox 🙂

[@jammyone100]

Lovely job guys. That paint finish will be better than the day it came off the production line. Did my Ford apprenticeship in 1985 oh the memories when we all first saw the mk3 RS. 👍

[@gdfggggg]

Was a looker. Prefer the mk3 s1 to the s2.

[@nicklatham6533]

Was the black bits on the bumper just like that on the mark 1, think they look really odd. Did they change on the mk 2. I remember them being in colour

[@sruk]

This car is a mk3 series 1 rs the overriders are supposed to be black 👍

[@sarahtinsley1093]

The overriders on the bumper were always black.

[@mjjr1000]

You lucky blighter that looks beautiful, some things need to be saved and the S1 is one of the best.

[@myalfie]

Wow this video made my weekend so nice to see it done and on the road,a beautiful example of the mk1 RS turbo.I had a mk2 in white on a D plate eventually it was stolen I was gutted and I never had a sports car again until last year I bought a audi Q3 sline black edition as a retirement present absolutely beautiful, but I’ll always have a soft spot for the fords escort RS turbo’s like many boys/men of our generation it was either the XR3i or rs turbo or another car I had fiesta XR2 brand new on an F plate(1988) crystal blue pepper pot alloys and sunroof.Golden days as they say.

[@jonpowell8014]

Gorgeous Rob! Always was the prettiest of all the Mk3's the Series 1. And as for the reveal after the new decals had been fitted, proper chefs kiss moment fella...don't sell it!!!

[@JulesAtCumbria]

Aww Rob - that's bootiful! You are SO gonna enjoy driving, showing off and cruising in that lovely motor. You enjoy yourself, son!

[@phllipster]

Absolutely mega Rob. What a wonderful car, enjoy it. For the number plates get those retro period correct plates, look amazing on it

[@jamesbrett6518]

Good work by you and the painters! Regarding the power cut, does Chris still possess that green diesel (Italian from memory) generator? Or get those solar panels!

[@sruk]

It wasn’t out long enough to switch it over 👍

[@roypowell3450]

Well done Rob the RS is a beauty, and you always as I know remember your first RS!! 👍. Your power cut, did Chris go through a power cable?? ☺. Enjoy the rest of your weekend...

[@davidhatton6858]

Absolutely stunning Rob, an amazing transformation. I'm chuffed for you Rob.👍

[@09gearchange]

OMG what a result Rob. I guess you put the dash protector on there just to keep the reflection from wide grin cracking the plastic Lol. Great to see the old girl back to her glory days.

[@markkerry5840]

Great content Rob and Chris and a wonderful car. I could only stretch to a non injection XR3 back in the day but did put some Webbers on it. The fuel consumption was crazy but I loved the car. My friend had a white mk 1RS and had it chipped, bigger turbo etc and it was amazing. Although because of the wheel spin you always felt you were driving on icy roads! Thanks for such great content.

[@johnpells5992]

Rob that’s a lovely Rs , glad to see the over riders and handles we’re correct , went out in a B non custom when they first came out loved it , that’s a keeper no matter what a price can’t be put on it , I would put a std exhaust on it lions correct then good luck 👍👍

[@iain4853]

Love it. Not a ford boy myself but have a real soft spot for these old cars. Worth a lot nowadays. Great work rob. 🎉

[@stewyj2893]

Arguably probably the best S1 bare metal restoration out there. Shout out to Stuart and his meticulous attention to detail (albeit camera shy) as usual the salvage rebuild guys put out another outstanding car. Its not a lambo, but it is iconic british future classic, as the years tick by the 0's will get added to the price. Nice to see you driving it tho Rob they shouldnt be locked in a dungeon to grow old alone.

[@mtkdon6358]

That’s a massive statement how may of these you saw being rebuilt correctly.

[@stewyj2893]

@@mtkdon6358 i have seen many "mint S1" for sale that are far from this mint. I did also say "probably" that does not mean its the best either.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Very nice car now it is done. I know there are a few bits to do but there's nothing wrong with 'a rolling restoration' as I know you will get it done very soon. Well done to Stuart for all his hard work over the last however many weeks and top marks for the final paint job, they did you proud Rob. Now? Well it's 'Cheshire Cat' time I think! Enjoy it Rob and thank you for the video. 👍👍

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

A true 1980's classic car, you could not be more 1985 than an Escort RS turbo or XR3i driving on the A55 along the coast road listing to Tears for fears ,Every body want's to rule the world or Simple minds ,Don't you forget about me on the car stereo. Back in the day of good car's and good music. Don't sell it , it is your pride and joy,It' a keeper! I happy for you mate ,You deserve it well done, Happy motoring Rob!😄😄🚗🚗🚗🚗👍👍👍

[@kevinoconnor7684]

Lovely rebuild Rob, enjoy it.. with a video like that it's not goin to depreciate no matter how long you keep it.. always thought they were a lovey design Escort when they came out.. Top marks to the paint and decal guys too great finish..

[@tunepatrol]

I remember being in Bristol Street Motors Shirley parts dept asking after the rivets that hold the body kit on. The bloke behind the counter says there's a bench over there, go and sit on it and then I'll give you the price. They're soft crush and white body coloured when you've popped them. £1.80 each and you need three dozen. That was a weeks wages at the time for me in 1990.

[@Jay-B1750]

Wow that's amazing! Was really interesting watching Ken work his magic on the graphics!

[@trishhartland5156]

Wow Rob that’s absolutely stunning 😍 I’m so jealous 😂 you must be proud, super excited & happy behind that wheel it’s making me smile just looking at it. Congratulations on your new car mate have fun ❤

[@alexirving1251]

I think the Mk1 is one of the best RS's now, the perfect 80's car, I'd defo keep that as a summer, nice autumn and spring day car for blast down some nice lanes, well done, awsome build, and not jealous at all, nooooo no no😂👍

[@paulscarrepairs]

You are very lucky Rob. This was my poster car aged 12. I am now 50 and still waiting for one. We live in a strange world where Series One RS Turbos are worth more than a nice Porsche 911. 👍

[@Alpikerawlings]

That's just awesome Rob, I first saw one of these on the road when I 16, 40 years ago now. What a great iconic 80's car.

[@RobertFlint-l4n]

Fantastic Rob, another retro Ford back on the road. This maybe not the place to ask but can I pick your brains?. I have a 1985 Capri 2.8i special with a hot start problem that is fuel related. I heard on the vidio that someone was sorting out you metering head. Do you guys know of someone who knows about the Bosch k-jetronic fuel injection system?. Your help would be most appreciated..kind regards Rob

[@sruk]

Bd engineering

[@RobertFlint-l4n]

Thank you guys...top vidios

[@tomtodhunter1776]

Beautiful result. That paint is flawless, it looks like you could dive into it. Plus, those graphics are some of the best reproduction ones I've seen. I don't think any 80's car looked this good when new. I think you may be able to get new number plates in a style that was available in 1985, from one of the classic suppliers, such as Tippers or Jepsons. They would really finish this top notch restoration off. Top work. 👍

[@sruk]

Iv got the plates 👍

[@nickfeganart5776]

Great job on the classic Escort RS Rob. You deserve it, all that hard work mate!🥇🥇

[@bd204]

Car looks mint. Professional painters doing a proper job good to see. Can't beat the old Ford content

[@MrAuriga67]

Excellent job Rob ! You will look great cruising along Margate promenade in it.............

[@shaunwafer6907]

Got to be my favourite car. My dad had a non custom model with manual windows and no sunroof pretty rare nowadays and must be worth a bunch nice to see one on the road enjoy!👍🏻

[@JonSmith-mz2rt]

Non custom was rare enough back in the day let alone now and would be worth more in my eyes because of it, I had a base spec S2 with window winders and non sunroof that would be pretty rare now, still own my 90 spec 20+ yrs now👍

[@johndavey72]

Rob. You have to take your hat off to the guys who did all the work and that paint didn't need any polishing , it has that "factory " finish . And the emission adjustment ? I saw Iain Tyrell doing exactly that on a RS in his show only a few weeks ago ! Just a thought .....if you haven't checked the wipers do make sure the're positiioned correctly . I've seen a few disasters and fresh paint being ruined by wiper blades being incorrectly fitted . Although l guess they were tested for the MOT ? And the way these cars are soaring in value .....you may get an offer you can't refuse ! Especially if you take it to a show . Well done Rob.

[@andrewyeo2353]

Well deserved Rob enjoy it !! Can't remember last time I seen a washer bottle for rear wiper in boot

[@neilkay159]

Rob..I'd shake your hand and say Congratulations to you you got your dream car back! Now look after it and enjoy it Claire will come round to loving it as well...I have a mate who did the same with a Morris Minor his Mrs wasn't keen at first now she's the one wanting to get the car out of winter storage she drives it more than he does in the summer

[@rstcab]

Nice one rob, you have revived an old school classic. Looks absolutely stunning.

[@marcuskeech2459]

Super happy for you Rob, brings back happy memories seeing these back in the day.🤛we need a driving video if poss too at done point

[@jaytc2003]

Looks stunning that Rob, a nice investment as well, prices will only keep going up. Only thing i would say is I don't remember the exhaust sticking out so back in the day.

[@leepageuk]

I was never a massive Ford fan Rob, but, that car is stunning, takes me back to great times. Well done fella 🙂

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Did the painter do ya teeth too Rob, we needed the sunglasses at the end 😎 But that smile said it all, enjoy it mate you deserve it 👍😁

[@martinmalone6324]

Can't wait to get my 1998 impreza painted, still looks good now but new paint and a spruce up works wonders and gives the 90's sparkle back, lovely car Rob, had an xr3i in 1990 in that colour was rough but drove like a dream, sold it on when had my first child, miss that car!!!

[@davidvivian596]

HI Rob, the car looks stunning. At 9:00 the exhaust looks a bit off centre compared to the cut out in the rear valance and the tail pipe seems to be over-long. Maybe it's just an optical illusion of the camera or perhaps it's still to have it's final fettle. The new owner will surely pick up some awards at future car shows, thanks to yours and Robs skills and expertise..

[@deanharriss2029]

As a ford guy. Rob it’s stunning. I just wish I had all the s1 s2’s I had back in the day.

[@Jase73]

This is mint. One small criticism to anyone that knows these cars like I do. It should have a cut out in the front panel for the radiator fan. Not that you see it as it’s behind the grill but it should be there to be right.!! 👍

[@geofffletcher5739]

Spotted that too.

[@xvmonster3758]

good to see another RS saved and back on the road been a labour of love and now you can enjoy it looks spot on

[@martinthompson54]

Hi rob and Chris, what a great job on the wee car, i had one in the mid eightes, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@memsybabe]

If i had one of these back in the day, the ex-wife might have been an oil painting instead of a pork scratching

[@sprograt]

It's amazing that a few decals really make the car what it is. You have done nice job of that S1 RS Turbo.

[@markmdusty3]

That looks awesome I would say I think it is one of the best looking car's you have had on the channel. Awesome work to all involved. Now time to go and enjoy and make them heads turn when you drive by.👍👍

[@mcwharam]

Fallen in love all over again, amazing car restoration. Top effort.

[@darrenstevens3798]

I owned one for 15 years and I want it back, badly ! She looks lovely Rob, well done mate 👏🏻👏🏻