Classic Ford Escort RS2000 Custom from private collection up for sale – how you could own iconic road racer
A CLASSIC Ford Escort RS2000 Custom from a private collection is up for sale – and the price isn’t as wallet-busting as you might think.
The 1980 Ford Escort RS2000, with just 765 miles on the clock, is going under the hammer with a price guide of £25,000 to £30,000.
This particular RS2000 model has had six keepers from new, and the vendor claims it underwent a high-quality restoration in 2016.
The 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 is finished in Signal Yellow and is complemented by black interior trim and a shiny set of period-correct RS alloy wheels.
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The seller has owned the classic Ford for the last seven years – and says that the two-door bodywork, paintwork and upholstery are in “excellent” condition.
Hampson Auctions explained: “Ford’s long-awaited MKII RS2000 was launched at the 1975 Earls Court show.
“Based on the two-door saloon, it was the most luxurious of the sporting Escorts of the time and was powered by an uprated version of the 2.0-litre SOHC Pinto unit employed in the Capri, Cortina and Granada – a four-into-two exhaust manifold coupled to a big bore exhaust system raising its output to 110bhp.
“This was sufficient to help sprint the Escort to 60mph in 8.5 secs and on to a top speed of almost 110mph. The foam-filled plastic snout and flexible rear spoiler were said to give a significant reduction in drag.”
The Custom model features a few extras over the standard car, including fishnet headrests on Recaro seats, full door cards, clock, centre console, 6Jx13in RS alloy wheels, boot carpet, remote-control driver’s door mirror, black rear body panel.
The auction car comes with a selection of invoices, photos of the restoration and an old MOT dating from the 80s.
The Hampson Auctions event takes place on May 20.
