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Did "Sport" mode hunker down the suspension on the Mk8 as stated at 9:11? I thought it was a completely passive set-up.

I'm surprised you didn't bring up the Chevrolet Corvair, which Hillman seems to have used as the basis for the imp's styling.

These are lovely cars. I have driven my XKR to Switzerland many times in the last 10 years. The only issue is the road tax is extortionate for the XKR. Quite ridiculous. I still love the car, but now Im retired it will be on SORN for most of the year.

I have a 2CV which I restored and love it. Much of the fun is in the driving, handling, suspension, and the overall quirkiness and character. The original engine is very good but much of the time you’re compensating for its limitations. If I had an electric equivalent I can imagine both having equal appeal.

For me it has to be the mk 3 ford escort xr31 just a lovely iconic shape indeed ,👍😁

Not really much competition there. Although the more iconic mk7 st would be my choice (mainly because I have one ha ha).

Shame you did not have a completely standard one to compare. It might have been good back in the day, but modern cars will slaughter it in terms of performance and handling. But perhaps not on involvement and feel. New ST is superb car. Good to watch though. 👍

Fiesta turbo was shite

Fingers crossed the STs wet oil pump belt doesn't explode.😂

The Jag… just gets better and better with age… so much feel good factor… I’ve had every gen A8 except the current one… but … great cars but Jags are something else

No way fitted with electric powered ! Keep preserved as it was that is ! Stupid people stupid ideas ! That will devalue of the vintage car !

The Uno got replaced by the lesser spotted Punto GT which stuck with a 1.4 turbo

It's lost it's heart and soul.

I expected a race.

They have UV protectors. You can soak those rubber gaskets in and it really does extend their life. You can do the same thing with your serpentine belt. It's best to soak it as an individual piece and then install it😅 Most new engines benefit greatly from an oil catch can put in line with the PVC system😅 Yes it's a little bit of extra maintenance but you can retrofit it so it has a drain valve on the bottom and you just open it during your oil change😅

I had a MG Metro, in the days you could steal them with just a screw driver.

When I was a teen in 1980s London, the XR3i was the car we all wanted. My mate had a white convertible, so we spent that summer driving to Cornwall with the roof down and music blasting. Hair freshly cut, Ray Ban sunglasses on, drinking snake bites and picking up girls. It was a blast.

I’ve owned both the series 3 e type and the XJS. Both are superb to drive, but the XJS is so ugly. It looks like 3 people designed it while they weren’t talking to each other!

XR3i is just unbeatable. To me it’s a dream car.

Where's the Talbot sunbeam lotus?

That opening shot is a great demonstration of how much bigger cars have become over the last couple of decades.

At 1:47, where is the R/S Turbos reverse light on left tail lamp gone 🤔

No turbo= no fun...

Rs for me

sadly the old one has been butchered so a true comparison is impossible

I would take that RS turbo in a heartbeat over that ST.

I never had anyone not say anything even remotely negative about mine. Praise came from teenagers to older folks. Car styling tastes obviously are very different here in contrast to where this reviewer calls home.

I prefer the look of the Mk2. I know most people seem to like the Mk1 better, probably because of the pop-up lights, but I think it looks a bit bulbous. The Mk2 looks sleeker and sexier.

I quite liked it at the time and still do 👍👍

Fiat Strada Abarth 130 TC. Twin carb Italian mentalism.

Good video but the Hyundai i20N has been a great “analogue” throwback rival to the ST. Of course the same emissions rules have killed off both, which is sad. Buy either used whilst you can because both are astonishing value for genuine performance and usability.

I had one of these for 2 weeks when I was 19 in 03. I lost control and rolled in to a field almost killing myself in the process.

My mum had a Renault 5 back in the day. It did have one thing in common with the MK2 Fiesta. A nightmare to start from cold.

Lmao at those fake drilled plastic brake disc covers on the old one🤦‍♂️😂

Bit unfair to compare cars 30years apart.

Great review but I think you forgot the Hillman Avenger

Had 4 1/2 years with a Mk 8 St was a hoot, always put a smile on my face, I will miss it

Didn't win car of the year due to it's 1959 a series engine

For looks I would choose the RS Turbo but with the original standard exhaust.

That new Fiesta ia massive. Seems more like Escort-class size wise.

The lads and I used to cruise around with a CB in 80's hunting down the bucket mouths and giving them a scare when we pulled up in the street in my black XR3i. It was an old Y reg but it was spotless and I've always been a ford guy but I really loved the Maestro 2.0i in the green and would of had one if I could have afforded it. Never driven a Golf as anything German was a no no in my household being full of ex military. Ended up with a Astra GTE Mk2 2.0i that was nice but never had that ford feel to me.

Great job Joe. Love the Zircon Blue colour.

Could have done a hot lap in each car.

Has a black H plate RS Turbo way back in 99. Loved it but unfortunately it was stolen and never seen again. Continued buying Ford and currently run a mk2 Focus RS.

Because these vehicles all became boy - racer cars as they hit the second- hand market, and became cheaper to buy in my country. They are now quite rare to find one , especially in top condition !...

Ahh, the three spoke alloy conundrum! What a 1990's problem? Personally Saab Turbos, (99 or 900's) wore them the best, but I accept the Fiesta also wore them very well... Can anyone think of another car that wore '3 spoke alloys' better?

It’s generally the rubbers with age and the climate that tend to be going , and that includes suspension .. so check out it carefully before buying as Labour costs can be astronomical so use a smaller specialist garage . If yiu can go for one with FSH ..do you have what’s been done and what needs doing .

Moved to the Isle of Man, bumpy roads, twisty, took my Jag XJR, great ride way to big, cant use all that power, crap fuel consumption, Impretzas just want to race you. Alright borrowed a mates Suberoo, good ride with low C of G, small enough too many racers. OK what do the taxi drivers use?...Xantia.....always wanted to try Hyda pnuematic suspension, £600 lighter I get my 1.9TD saloon. Incredible machine and the shock was just how incredible it was on bumpy fast corners.....perfect IOM car.

I've had 3 Stags during my life time, 2 manuals, 1 Auto, still got one now. Never had any over heating Issues, During research back then for BL Australia the only mods that were done back in the "70s was Raised header tank and bleed system same as Dolomite sprint, TR7. worked perfectly and not expensive, raised the water head to well over the water pump, and allowed continuous purge and much more efficient. Yes we stripped many motors down to clean properly internally (swarf and casting sand) before making available over the counter as spare parts. One thing else the head studs were changed around 1977 improved with different alloys, and was recommended to be replaced as a service bulletin, it wasn't a recall though. Radiator shrouds also.

this could be extra cool with a LSD