as everyone has said. a good solid 2 door escort you will never lose money on. especially if you restore it as good as the RS. why dont you go for a warm pinto or crossflow for the project, wont cost the earth and it will be more than enough for the escort.
ive owned the white mex on the cover so if you wanna know anything just ask bud.
mk1 looks nice in the photo, and jesus is that beetle low!!!