I had a mk1 rs2000,a mk2 rs2000 and a mk2 mexico back in the mid 90's.the mk1 rs i paid £300 with a blown engine! 
got back into the escort scene after going to look at a mk1 1300gt that was mint which he brought and i brought it from him. 
Just remembered the feel when driving them,you could feel everything through the steering and knew when it was going to break loose round a bend. 
when i went with my mate to look at the gt i decided there and then to get another escort,just brought back lots of good memories.