Classic Ford, future classic?

[GarethCF]

Every month in Classic Ford magazine we ask forum members to discuss whether a 'new-school' Ford is classic material or not.

So… for the next issue let us know your thoughts on the Series 2 Escort RS Turbo. Classic in the making? Or will it always live in the Series One’s shadow, and forever be part of the ‘chipped-up, leathered-up, huge 18s’ brigade?

Here are some facts:
Made between: 1986-1990
Engine: 1596cc CVH turbo
Drivetrain: fwd
Power: 132

We’ll print the best responses (either for or against) in the mag.

Oh, and BTW we are NOT starting to feature these cars in the mag – it’s just a bit of fun for the news pages!

[Chesney]

definately will be a classic, these have grown on me of late.

[topaz]

ooh! ooh! I'm going to be in classic ford!

hello mum!

[Aaron P.]

ooh! ooh! I'm going to be in classic ford!

hello mum!

[topaz]

plastic fantastic that drives with the wrong wheels!

put a new fangled microchip in it, it becomes a a hedgehunter !!!

[Tongy]

Its an rs so definitley a future classic.

[Banishit]

I think it will be a "classic" in a few years but as of now its still a boy racer car, baseball cap and all for the most.

it will never have the cache of the series 1 ? and imo does not look half as nice, even though I'm not a big fan of mk3 escorts its the one I would want, the series 2 would be a cheaper option for someone looking to get into RS ownership

[Martin]

Had one many years ago and didn't rate it compared to the Series 1.

Not a classic IMO but 100 times better than the MK5/6 Escort that was brought out afterwards

RS1600i & RS Turbo Series 1 are Classics and I'd rather have an early XR3/XR3i than a Series 2 RS Turbo

[ebj60t]

Eventually will be a classic if not already, problem with the S2 is it's very close to being a mainstream car whereas the RS1600i and S1 were Motorsport and SVE vehicles respectively, Nigel.

[RUDDY]

As with most RS's its the standard, original , low milers that are the ones people want, unfortunately the S2 Turbo seems to have fallen into the hands of the stick on chrome brigade. I think eventually the original ones will be collectable and already looking through ad's these are the ones that stand out amongst the hoards of modified tat.

cheers, Paul

[RS2kSX]

they may be getting old but the'll never be old school, keep em in performance ford with their loud stereo's and FWD

P.S. i don't like em

[hotrs2000]

Not bad but a few years to go imo

They will become a classic in a few years but still look a bit modern, nice to sit in and if not messed about with they are a good daily driver.
For a wizzbang they give good mph/mpg and a good first route into RS ownership.
Once the baseball cap brigade grow up they will become a sort-after motor but that is a few years off yet.
Cheers
Kieran

[Kevrs2000]

Owned a low mileage 1 owner Mercury Grey one of these only last year, nice easy driving pleasant unobtrusive car.

Saw the light one day sold it and bought a proper rear wheel drive arse end out shake your teeth out MK2 RS2000

[Chesney]

Owned a low mileage 1 owner Mercury Grey one of these only last year, nice easy driving pleasant unobtrusive car.

Saw the light one day sold it and bought a proper rear wheel drive arse end out shake your teeth out MK2 RS2000

tbh mate i liked your old mota, had gone off them but seeing yours last year made me appreciate them again.

[paul spence]

tbh mate i liked your old mota, had gone off them but seeing yours last year made me appreciate them again.

boring ****