As a lot of Escort Cosworths approach 20 years old; there is no doubt that they will become a classic car, just as the original Sierra Cosworth and RS Turbo has. And obviously the MK1/2 Escorts and the cars of that era have too. I'm sure that at the beginning of the 90s, most peope thought the MK1/2 were throw away cars, an awful lot were used as banger racers or just thrown away. I wonder how many of those that did that regret it now after seeing current prices!

But, that isn't the point. I merely said there is nothing wrong with repairing rust on a car if it's done to a good standard, regardless of classic status or not. If people didn't repair rust, the number of E-Types would be vastly reduced, would it not?