A really good program I think, my sisters watched it and being in their forties and ex escort drivers they all said that they had forgot the fun of owning one. They even said they envied me for still having one! that is something that I didn't expect, I should think it will push values up a bit, Also the "nickability" rating may increase as wannabee boy racers want to try them cheaply.
It was refreshing that the priority of originality was kind of kept to, And the engine choice that most shy away from was made for the xflow. Its a way I think more resto's will go, mods are nice,dont get me wrong, I know power to pound ratio just doesn't make sense to most , when a good zetec is a £400 fit and run, and with mates help a pinto can be cheaper. I priced a X flow re-bore / decking / bigger valves and new guides with a crank grind and bearings , it came to £1200 without gaskets and assembly hours, that is staggering ! god knows what a fully built H.P.E. motor runs to!!
no it was entertaining and a nice view of our passion ,maybe not to our own personal view, but fun family viewing.