FORD MK1 ESCORT RS2000

FOR SALE

A Stunning Mk 1 Ford Escort AVO RS 2000

The car is currently registered with the AVO club and is recognised as a genuine RS 2000. the car was recently at the NEC classic car show. the car is perfect with no faults and ready to be driven away with Tax & MOT. the reason for sale is to fund another love within the Ford scene.

EXTERIOR
Finished in Olympic Blue. Original 1974 RS 2000. the car has been recently restored to the highest standard. The paint finish is truly outstanding. the underneath is as good as it gets. The engine bay is immaculate and as clean as the exterior of the car.

The chrome. and badges are in immaculate order. as are the decals.

INTERIOR
The interior of this vehicle has not escaped the high standard of refurbishment. starting with the high quality front sports seats.

The seats are immaculately clean and free from wear. The original rear bench seat is in perfect condition.

Matching spotless black carpeting. door cards and headlining compliment the interior.

The padded dash top is good.

The RS three spoke sports steering wheel is present with the correct binnacle.

The boot area continues the showroom condition with the spare wheel. strap and correct jack along with the immaculate boot mat.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
4 cylinder in-line. Cubic capacity 1993 cc (121. 6 cu

in. ). Bore 90. 82 mm (3. 58 ins). Stroke 76. 95 mm (3. 03 ins). Compression ratio 9. 2:1. Power

100 PS DIN at 5750 rpm. DIN torque 107 lb/ft at 3750 rpm. Single overhead camshaft.

belt-driven. Overhead valves. Five main bearing crankshaft. Alloy sump. bolted to clutch

housing. Single selector rail shift. four speed synchromesh

gearbox. cable operated diaphragm clutch. 8. 5 ins diameter.

WHEELS. TYRES & BRAKES
Original Steel alloy wheels with brand new rubber all round.

The wheels are in beautiful spotless condition.

Dual-line braking system. Front - disc brakes. diameter 9. 625 ins (24. 45

cms). swept area 191 sq ins (1230. 0 sq cms). Direct acting vacuum servo assistance. Rear - drum brakes. diameter 8. 0 ins (20. 32 cms). swept

area 75. 4 sq ins (486. 5 sq cms). Direct acting vacuum servo assistance.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on 7 th March 1974. 8 Previous owners which is very low for this type of car and year. there is a folder full of previous works carried out on the car including pictures of the restoration works.

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MK 1 RS 2000 Specification

Engine:

4 cylinder in-line. Cubic capacity 1993 cc (121. 6 cu

in. ). Bore 90. 82 mm (3. 58 ins). Stroke 76. 95 mm (3. 03 ins). Compression ratio 9. 2:1. Power

100 PS DIN at 5750 rpm. DIN torque 107 lb/ft at 3750 rpm. Single overhead camshaft.

belt-driven. Overhead valves. Five main bearing crankshaft. Alloy sump. bolted to clutch

housing.

Engine Lubrication:

High efficiency mechanical pump. Full flow oil filter.

Capacity of system 6. 7 pints (3. 8 litres) including filter.

Ignition:

12 volt system. ballast resister coil.

Fuel System:

Weber twin-choke 32/36 carburettor. Mechanical pump.

Electrical fuel gauge. Tank capacity 9. 0 gallons (41. 0 litres).

Cooling System:

Thermostatically controlled electric fan. Pressurised

system. Capacity of system 12. 2 pints (6. 9 litres).

Transmission:

Single selector rail shift. four speed synchromesh

gearbox. cable operated diaphragm clutch. 8. 5 ins diameter.

Gearbox ratios:

1 st

3. 65

2 nd

1. 97

3 rd

1. 37

4 th

1. 00

Reverse

3. 66

Overall Ratios:

1 st

12. 92

2 nd

6. 974

3 rd

4. 85

4 th

3. 54

Reverse

12. 96

Final Drive

3. 54:1

18. 7 mph per 1. 00 rpm in top gear

Body

Two door. heavy duty Type 49 body. Monocoque

construction. safety glass all round with laminated windscreen.

Dimensions:

Overall Length

156. 8 ins

Overall Height

54. 8 ins

Overall Width

61. 8 ins

Wheelbase

94. 5 ins

Front Track

51. 0 ins

Rear Track

51. 7 ins

Kerbweight: 2015 lbs (915 kgs)

Rear Axle:

Timken type axle. Semi-floating. hypoid final drive.

Axle ratio 3. 54:1. Located by two radius arms.

Front Suspension:

Independent. Mc Pherson strut incorporating

double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. stabiliser bar.

Rear Suspension:

Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs.

Double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. Radius arms.

Brakes:

Dual-line braking system.

Front - disc brakes. diameter 9. 625 ins (24. 45

cms). swept area 191 sq ins (1230. 0 sq cms). Direct acting vacuum servo assistance.

Rear - drum brakes. diameter 8. 0 ins (20. 32 cms). swept

area 75. 4 sq ins (486. 5 sq cms). Direct acting vacuum servo assistance.

Steering:

Rack and pinion. Turning circle (kerb) 29. 7 feet (9. 054

m).

Wheels and Tyres:

Steel sports road wheels. two tone paint. 4 stud

fixing. 5½ inch rim width. diameter 13 ins. 165 SR 13 radial ply tubeless tyres.

Electrical Equipment:

12 volt. 58 amp/hour battery. Sealed beam 55/55 watt

quartz halogen headlamps. 35 amp alternator. Pre-engaged starter motor. Fully fused

system.

Performance:

Top Speed

MPH

KPH

4 th

110. 0

177. 0

3 rd

85. 4

139. 0

2 nd

60. 0

96. 5

1 st

32. 0

51. 4

Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 9. 0 seconds

Touring Fuel Consumption: 33 mpg

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