- A notably late RS2000 and the subject of much past restoration / upgrading
Developed in conjunction with Ford of Cologne and launched during January 1976, the Escort MKII RS2000 was based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, rack-and-pinion steering and disc/drum brakes. Powered by a longitudinally-mounted 2-litre four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the RS2000 was credited with 110bhp and a 110mph plus top speed. Visually distinguished from its lesser brethren by a fibreglass snout housing quad headlamps, the model could be had in 'Custom' and - from 1978 onwards - 'Basic' guises.
Thought to have begun life in Australia, this notably late RS2000 Custom was not UK road registered until 17th December 1986. Finished in White with optional Black Beta Cloth upholstery, the Ford is believed but not warranted to have covered some 138,000 miles from new. Restored and upgraded sometime ago, 'VTM 556W' boasts a 'race tuned' Burton 2.1 litre engine, Quick-Shift five-speed gearbox (circa £7,000), roll cage, battery isolator, clock, Black rear panel, Sparco steering wheel, full Sabelt safety harnesses, twin Weber 45 carburettors and RS alloy wheels. Described by the vendor as being 'very good / excellent overall', he adds that 'a lot of money has been invested to get the car to this specification and exemplary condition'.
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