1978 Ford

⭕ THE SALE

This 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 (Mk2) is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

The RS2000 has earned its reputation through its rally pedigree as a true classic Fast Ford with a huge amount of investment potential too.

When Ford Motor Company unveiled the Mk2 Ford Escort RS2000 in 1975, it quickly cemented itself as one of Britain’s most recognisable performance cars of the era. Building on the success of the original Mk1, the Mk2 brought sharper styling, improved refinement, and a more mature driving experience, while still retaining the lightweight, rear-wheel-drive character that made the Escort such a favourite among enthusiasts and rally drivers alike.

By 1978, the RS2000 had become the flagship of the Escort range, sitting proudly above the Mexico and Sport models. Powered by the lively 2.0-litre Pinto engine and paired with Ford’s slick four-speed manual gearbox, it offered strong performance for its time, with confident handling and a purposeful stance to match. Distinctive features such as its slanted polyurethane nose cone, bold striping, alloy wheels, and signature “droop snoot” front end made it instantly recognisable on both the road and the special stage.

Equally at home carving through B-roads or tackling forest rally stages, the 1978 Escort RS2000 represented the golden age of accessible performance motoring. It was fast enough to excite, simple enough to maintain, and charismatic enough to leave a lasting impression - qualities that have made it one of the most sought-after fast Fords of its generation. Today, the RS2000 remains an icon of 1970s motoring and a benchmark for the classic sporting saloon.

This particular example comes to market after almost three and a half years with our vendor, it was restored prior to his ownership and comes with its original service booklet, invoices for work carried out, and MOT certificates dating back to 1981.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

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