Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1979 Ford Escort RS2000 'Group 4'
Truly exceptional build with less than 5 miles since completion!
Estimate
£50, 000 - £60, 000
Registration No: BTG 741T
Chassis No: GCATWE00031
MOT: February 2026
Exhaustively restored to a ‘Group 4’ specification to a cost of an estimated £85, 000
Impressive specification with Ike Engineering 2. 4 Pinto engine, floating Atlas back axle with LSD built, Type 9 five-speed gearbox, AP racing brakes and much much more!
Full bodywork restoration with Gartrac arches and front spoiler
Truly exceptional build with less than 5 miles since completion!
Worthy of close inspection
Developed in conjunction with Ford of Cologne and launched during January 1976, the Escort MK2 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. Many were visually distinguished from other Escorts by a fibreglass snout housing quad headlamps, however, the model could be had in ‘Custom’ for with a non-coned front. Weighing in at just over 900 kg, the Mk. II RS2000 benefitted from a lightweight construction, paired with a sport-tuned suspension that enhanced its cornering ability. The car enjoyed considerable success in motorsport, contributing to Ford's dominance in rallying during the late '70s!
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Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
