1980 FORD ESCORT

This exceptional Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom was sold by ourselves 5 years ago , on behalf of the then owner , who was recommended to us via the owners club .

It was purchased by a renowned Ford collector with whom we've dealt with for many years , who is now thinning his collecting . The car was previously restored to a concourse standard by another Ford Collector who couldn't find what he wanted after years of trying ...

This car car still presents beautifully in Terracotta with Brown cloth .

Recently treated to a minor service and a new cambelt ..

Correctly restored , original unmolested examples like this car are very rare to find. .

EQUIPMENT ..

Polyurethane front end incorporating four Cibie quartz halogen headlamps , front air dam , rubberised tail spoiler, twin bodyside coachline , RS2000 decals , black door mirrors , laminated windscreen , hazard warning flashers , heated rear window , separate fuel , water temperature and oil pressure gauges , padded sun visors , two-speed heater , aeroflow ventilation with eye ball vents .

RS Custom features ..

Recaro front seats with fishnet headrests ,

centre console ,

glovebox ,

quartz clock ,

remote control drivers door mirror ,

bronze tinted glass ,

full trimmed door cards ,

cut pile carpeting ,

vanity mirror ,

alloy road wheels .

EXTERIOR ..

This beautiful RS2000 Custom example is finished in very rare Terracotta , (Code D) .

The vehicle boasts an amazing deep show shine with a mirror gloss finish that will really impress onlookers .

All trim sections , RS decals and badges remain intact and in excellent order .

The original Custom Bronze tinted glass remains in place with number plate etching and a small chip to the front screen .

The rubbers and door seals are soft and black .

INTERIOR ..

The original Custom interior in Chocolate fabric trim (code A8) has remained in excellent order and features the correct black Custom cabin fitments . The superb Beta plus fabric seat facings are largely unworn and the correct fishnet headrests are perfect . The undamaged fascia and dash top houses fully functional gauges and equipment and the original leather bound three spoke steering wheel remains fitted showing markings to the Ford emblem .

The quartz clock is operational as is the heater fan on both settings .

The carpets and door cards are in excellent condition and a pristine boot area has the carpet covering with tools in the hessian bag .

Period speakers have been fitted to the front doors .

A remarkable, preserved RS interior .

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION ..

The original 1993cc SOHC engine has avoided the hugely common modification trend and is factory standard with amazing attention to detail .

All engine ancillaries, brackets, nuts and bolts have been refurbished .

Performance figures of 108.2mph top speed and 0-60 in just 8.5 seconds are more than respectable even for modern standards .

The standard four speed synchromesh gearbox remains exactly as Ford intended, light and precise .

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES .,

Genuine RS four spoke 6J x 13in alloy wheels as fitted from new to the Custom specification cars are in excellent order with correct Pirelli Cinturato branded 185/60 R13 tyres including the spare .

Vacuum servo assisted front disc brakes with rear drums brakes offer fair braking but fall short of modern standards .

HISTORY ...

Supplied new by Ford Main Dealers , Kirbys Wrexham Ltd on the 23rd April 1980 this Mk2 RS2000 has had just 7 former keepers .

Supplied with the original Ford service book and a collection of MOT certificates .

I am happy to take any interesting vehicle in part exchange , and can arrange delivery ..

Please call Andrew ..