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Brilliant. Mad, but brilliant.

That does look lovely. More pictures required!

I ask myself that question relentlessly when it comes to the car business. Customer service is non-existent. So many supposedly reputable companies are stuck in the dark ages.

Excellent. Where abouts are you based? How do you find living there?

Well, I guess the answer is simple. All cars become classic when they get old enough, but some models are more classic than others. In terms of the RS Clio, all will become classic but some models will always be more desirable.

I have this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161955463848 Seems to work well enough, though I only use aluminium rivnuts so don't have any experience of stainless ones.

No messing! What do you do in Saudi by the way?

Looks good mate. Definitely on my shopping list.

I expect so. I've been around the Ford scene for over 15 years now and it's always been the same. Plenty of people who will turn their noses up at anything that isn't 400+bhp. Plenty who will do the same to cars that don't have a turbo or even an RS badge. The cliques within the Ford scene are...

I'm surprised Ford let any modified cars through really. They have made a potential headache for themselves, as they have a set a bit of a precedent by repairing some of them. I must be honest though, when I drove one, power wasn't really what I thought it needed, so I can't really understand...

Woohoo, I'm not mad!

I suspect plenty of MK1/2 Escort owners said that Cosworths would never be worth much either. Never underestimate what someone will be willing to pay for an old Ford. Ha!

What it looks like won't matter. It's got the badge and that might be enough. Never mind the fact that it's such a unique car under the skin with the drive train. The number it's been produced in compared to the previous model might hurt it, but I'm sure it will still do ok in classic terms.

I believe all UK 172s were fitted with the LED as part of a security upgrade for the UK market. Might be wrong though!

The VX220 and Astra 888 Coupe are probably their best shots at really iconic classics. But all of the VXR models will appreciate eventually when they become rare enough. It's a shame that Vauxhall have such a crap reputation because the last Astra VXR was actually a really good car.

The Fiesta ST is lauded by anyone and everyone, as is the Focus RS (along with the last Focus RS), so I don't think Ford could be accused of not putting passion into their recent products. The most recent sporty Fords have actually been some of the best ever produced when compared to their...

I'm not sure I agree with that. The fact the Fiesta St is common doesn't seem to matter much to the value of other performance Fords. A good MK1 Focus RS will cost you well over £10k, while the MK2 Focus RS is holding value way beyond it's contemporary rivals too. Fords always seem to end up...

I think people need to be careful when they talk about old cars as being 'rubbish'. Yes, a Nova is shite compared to a 182, but it's also 20 years older, so is it any surprise? You have to look at them in context. Judging them on modern criteria is pointless. Ultimately though, how good the car...

Judging by the prices of old Fords, I would say they have the classic market pretty well wrapped up in terms of 'normal' brands.

All of them will achieve some kind of classic status eventually, when there are so few left that demand outstrips supply. The 182 Trophy will most likely be the most desirable. I expect the 172 Cup and 200 Cup will achieve reasonable status as they were a bit more special than the regular ones.

There's definitely a reason why so many people spectate at Brunnchen. A guy in an E36 stacked it there this year while I was watching. Real heroes lose it at Kallenhard IIRC. In the wet, using the line that everyone says you should avoid 😂

A friend of mine had one of these, just chopped it in for a TT RS. His was the five-door version. Nice car though.

Me likey!

Looks in great condition considering it's been sitting so long. Styling is a bit dated now, but I bet it's still a nippy little motor. I went in one a few years ago, surprisingly quick cars.

The arches on the Euro version make the GTI look pap in my view. Deeply cool car, much like the original 106 Rallye.

Engine looks lovely!

The yellow one will be, but probably won't be MOT'd by that point unfortunately :( If we do another one though, I'd be happy to bring it along once it's up and running.

I'm a maybe for now, but will try to come along. @182_steve @T9 0LLE @Burgh

You want to feel Ollie's nob? 😂

Great build this, following with interest!