UPGRADE GUIDE MK2 FIESTA
Whether you like them, love them or loathe them, the Mk2 Fiesta is a big part of the classic Ford artillery. And so it should be — the first examples are 35 years old now making them prime candidates.
More recently they’ve enjoyed increased interest among enthusiasts looking for a practical and viable way into the scene —the very same way the Mk1 Fiesta gained popularity.
Prices have seen a steady rise in recent times, but scouring the classifieds and being patient will still turn up a bargain or two — and there’s plenty you can do to them thanks to the many tried-and-tested routes for engine conversions, gearbox swaps and brake upgrades.
However, there is a downside. As with any good Ford rot is a big enemy, and with panel prices rising, it’s best to invest in an example with decent bodywork. A clean, low-mileage, poverty-spec model is an ideal basis for a project as they tend to have an easier life.
