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I've only ever seen one RS1800 Mk2 Escort. It was back in the 80's in a Fast Ford Specialist called Mike Young's in Ilford Essex, mint condition and only one previous owner, Ford Motor Company. RS2000's and ES Mexico's were a lot more common, guaranteed to be seen on Essex roads back then dotted amongst the L's, GL's and Ghia's. Don't know why the RS1800 didn't sell as many.
Bloke I worked with was in the habit of buying a new car every year, he bought a new Lupo GTi and kept it for 6 months, most unreliable car he ever had, spent 3 months of that time in the dealers being fixed. I'd say odd looking car rather than nice, his was red so we called him Postman Pat.Lupo gti Is another good shout. Only 1000 sold ib the uk they were too expensive. around 600 left. Nice looking car too.
One was sold a few years back for around £35k, with a bit of history like that, you could be looking at double or more.A true classic - I was offered an even rarer factory shell RS1600 in white when I was 20 which turned out to be an ex Stig Blomquist car - I just couldn't afford to insure it the time - What that would have been worth now!!!
One was sold a few years back for around £35k, with a bit of history like that, you could be looking at double or more.
Cars like 2 door Mk1 and 2 Escorts are sought after because they can be built up into classic rally cars even though they aren't the official strengthened shells. Just a normal 2 door shell can sell for £5-6k
I do like funny looking little cars though. I love the little fiat 126.Bloke I worked with was in the habit of buying a new car every year, he bought a new Lupo GTi and kept it for 6 months, most unreliable car he ever had, spent 3 months of that time in the dealers being fixed. I'd say odd looking car rather than nice, his was red so we called him Postman Pat.
Being a Saab fan - it is interesting that Stupar identified the 900/9-3 - which versions - if you mean the classic 900 then unmolested versions will rise in value, the NG(GM) 900's and OG9-3s (1993-1998/1998-2002) are treated with indifference - most will have succumbed to the dreaded gm2900 bulkhead crack or just died, the 900s would be mechanically better than the later 9-3s (2000-2002) which might succumb to the dreaded B2x5 sludging issue. Somehow I would suggest 95 or 96 models instead.
I know!
And out of those 500 gti's and 650 vts's on the road how many are unmolested? If you see one I'd snap it up.
do you know how many 106 rallyes there are? those were like hens teeth to start with..
215do you know how many 106 rallyes there are? those were like hens teeth to start with..
Here's another classic in my eyes and very underated too!
Peugeot 405 MI16
There are 215 106 rallye's still on the road.
In comparison there are only 163 306 rallye's on the road
Peugeot 405 MI16
Lancia Thema 8.32, wonderful V8 in a truly hideous body.My mate put the mi16 engine in his 205 gti [emoji106]
Any Tickford Capris still out there or what was the Lancis Thema called with the Ferrari mechanics?
Had one as a company car back in the 90'sHere's another classic in my eyes and very underated too!
Peugeot 405 MI16
Lol Quentin has cash for Bentleys!Oh dear, everyone is after hot hatches. Quentin did mention Bentleys.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...d,nearlynew,new&make=bentley&page=1&logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...d,nearlynew,new&make=bentley&page=1&logcode=p
8 Series BMW's
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...used,nearlynew,new&quicksearch=true&logcode=p
Alfa?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ge=2&onesearchad=used,nearlynew,new&logcode=p
Maserati?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...e=me158hb&make=maserati&radius=1500&logcode=p
Lol Quentin has cash for Bentleys!
It's a fair point, although great buys not sure if these will appreciate in the next decade.http://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/que...-on-top-of-the-range-cars-at-giveaway-1152877
In your OP you did mention sub £30K.
I had one, the 405 Mi16x4. Clutch replacement was interesting, the transfer box for the 4wd meant that the gearbox couldn't be split from the engine without removing the whole lot from the car first.Here's another classic in my eyes and very underated too!
Peugeot 405 MI16
It's a fair point, although great buys not sure if these will appreciate in the next decade.
Oh dear, everyone is after hot hatches. Quentin did mention Bentleys.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201511188810235?radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&quicksearch=true&sort=default&postcode=me158hb&onesearchad=used,nearlynew,new&make=bentley&page=1&logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201601220315346?radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&quicksearch=true&sort=default&postcode=me158hb&onesearchad=used,nearlynew,new&make=bentley&page=1&logcode=p
8 Series BMW's
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201510067565886?model=8_series&postcode=me158hb&sort=default&make=bmw&radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&page=1&onesearchad=used,nearlynew,new&quicksearch=true&logcode=p
Alfa?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201601170157604?sort=default&quicksearch=true&model=gtv&radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&postcode=me158hb&make=alfa_romeo&page=2&onesearchad=used,nearlynew,new&logcode=p
Maserati?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201503141705131?onesearchad=used,nearlynew,new&search-target=usedcars&quicksearch=true&page=1&sort=default&postcode=me158hb&make=maserati&radius=1500&logcode=p
lots of love for the French Cars on here. Very surprised with that.
The only blue 306 Rallye will be worth a bit I am sure.
I had the chance to pick it up a year or so ago. But was not in the position to get it pity as it was going for £1200 at the time I think.
eased the pain of not being able to afford/get hold of a Lancia Delta
Cheers. Can trace it so far through the owners club but it's changed hands since.You could try the owners club(s), they might have a register and be able to pass on messages.
I've been considering a alfa gtv myself. Thats a lot of money for one though.
Sadly I killed my MX5 Mk1 by getting too up close and personal to a Transit
I would say that the 1992 Toyota Celica GT Four Carlos Sainz edition will continue going up in value, only 440 in that designation for the UK market and distinctively different from the regular GT Four of the time too.
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Ford kept the very last one for their own collection. One of the first cars through the channel tunnel.Capri 280 Brooklands. Only a few hundred left these days.
I'm quite partial to them too. You'd have enjoyed the Lotus Festival a couple of years ago at Brands Hatch. They were celebrating 50yrs of the Lotus Cortina, other than about 15 cars racing, owners turned up to put their road cars on display, around 100 cars, including around 10 mk2's. Never thought I'd see so many all in one place.Fantastic collection. I particularly like the old lotus Cortina.