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1973 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk. I

Sale price: £39,000.00 make an offer

Car location: Weybridge, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1973
Mileage:
11,602
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1973 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk. I for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.1) based on 233 votes
For sale by auction on Saturday 28 November 2015 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The Mk. I Ford Escort was introduced in the UK at the end of
1967. making its show debut at Brussels Motor Show in January 1968
and replacing the successful long running Anglia. Escorts became
successful as a rally car and eventually went on to become one of
the most successful rally cars of all time. The Ford works team was
practically unbeatable in the late 1960's and early 1970's;
arguably the Escort's greatest victory was in the 1970 London to
Mexico World Cup Rally being driven by Finnish legend. Hannu
Mikkola. This gave rise to the Escort Mexico special edition road
versions in honour of the rally car. In addition to the Mexico. the
RS1600 was developed which used a Kent engine block with a 16-valve
Cosworth cylinder head. As well as higher performance engines and
sports suspension. these models featured strengthened bodyshells. br/>making them ideal for rallying. Ford also produced an RS2000 model
as an alternative to the somewhat temperamental RS1600. featuring a
two litre Pinto engine. This also chalked up some rally and racing
victories and pre-empted the hot-hatch market as a desirable but
affordable performance road car.

This genuine RS2000 was restored over a long period and
completed in 2006. The restoration was carried out by
renowned Escort specialists CWC Restorations and the quality has to
be seen to be fully appreciated; however. the fact the car has won
a number of significant awards in recent times is an indication to
the calibre of this rare and desirable classic Ford. Our inspection
confirmed YFX 748M to be of exceptional standard and the fastidious
vendor has kept her in concours condition under his stewardship.
The blue paintwork is unmarked as is the black interior; the under
bonnet area is comparable to the rest of the car with everywhere
presenting in superb order. Supplied with a V5 document and an MoT
test certificate valid until 20th May 2016. together
with two comprehensive history folders. Escort RS2000's are rare
and with classic Ford values increasing significantly of late. this
magnificent example is sure to whet the appetite of the serious
collector.

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Comments and questions to the seller:

from ronnie temple, dated 14 april 2016
ron is car still for sale please let me know thanks ron.

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