As sad as it seems,if the majority of RS500's were used daily from day one by any member of joe public,they would be in pretty much the same state(OK maybe not as bad,but pretty ropey!) today...as sad as is it seems!
I know all us RS enthusiasts think as these cars as some of the better models to grace the RS world,but fact is there were plenty of non RS fans that brought RS's back in the day. My neightbour had a new S1,3 door,RS500 and saphire..and they didn't know didley sqwat about its worth or shall we say importance back then!
These posts bring back the reality of the RS brand to me,fast cars which joe public can afford to buy and out perform many a dearer sports car at the same time!!

Still a shame though...and i'm sure its the same for it's owner...but hindsight and all that!!