Lot details Registration No: J531EAU Chassis No: WPOBXXGCABMP86118 Mot Expiry: Feb 2007
Introduced in November 1991, the Escort RS2000 MK5 was intended to recapture the spirit of its 1970s forebears. Based around a standard three-door monocoque bodyshell, it was equipped with Macpherson strut independent front suspension, a radius arm located torsion beam rear axle, four wheel disc brakes (disc / drums on later cars) and variable-ratio power assisted steering. Derived from the in-line unit fitted to the Sierra and Scorpio ranges, its 1998cc four-pot engine featured a bespoke chain-driven DOHC cylinder head. Credited with 150bhp and 140lbft of torque, it was mated to five-speed 'MTX75' transmission. Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8.3 seconds and 133mph, the model enjoyed its own race / rally series and even achieved moderate success in 'open' events - winning rallies in both Ireland and the Isle of Man. Visually distinguished by a modified front bumper (integral fog lights / revised grille etc), side skirts and rear spoiler, the hot Escort also boasted orange / red backlit instrumentation (as opposed to the glowing green dials normally found in Fords). A much underrated driver's car, the RS2000 MK5 is now becoming collectable.
Finished in blue with grey velour upholstery, this particular example is variously rated by the vendor as being in "very good" (engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, chassis, wheels / tyres), "unmarked" (interior trim, paintwork) or "immaculate" (bodywork) condition. Said to have "had only one private owner and the supplying dealer", it apparently benefits from "full Ford main dealer service history". Described by the seller as being "without doubt one of the most original examples available in the UK today", it has covered 106,200 miles from new. First registered on March 12th 1992, this "fantastic" early car is offered for sale with history file and MOT certificate valid until February 5th 2007.
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