RS2000, not its Best Colour?
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s m said:
gt40steve said:
2172cc said:
Love this period photo of footballer Andy Gray and his RS2000 that's just popped up on Facebook.
Judging by the width of them flares and the S reg, the car must have been relatively new. Cant remember if the rear side RS2000 decals were dealer fit or standard for that year model.
They look slightly out of position to me. (Too far forward )
Less desirable is the dent in the rear panel !
Legacywr said:
Another seller incapable of getting the details correct on an advert.W reg, and seller is claiming its a 1982 car
aeropilot said:
Legacywr said:
Another seller incapable of getting the details correct on an advert.W reg, and seller is claiming its a 1982 car
However it makes you wonder if the advertiser isn't the owner. Strange basic fact to be wrong.
Legacywr said:
No undercarriage shots either. Seems rich
SS427 Camaro said:
Sure I read that a wall collapsed on it, whilst parked up. Driver wasn’t in it fortunately. Merseyside or somewhere up north.
Yep, Merseyside most likely, as I believe Liverpool Police were the only force to operate a number of RS2000's.
I believe at least one, or maybe two have survived as well....pretty sure at least one has had a full restoration back into its Police spec?
aeropilot said:
SS427 Camaro said:
Sure I read that a wall collapsed on it, whilst parked up. Driver wasn’t in it fortunately. Merseyside or somewhere up north.
Yep, Merseyside most likely, as I believe Liverpool Police were the only force to operate a number of RS2000's.I believe at least one, or maybe two have survived as well....pretty sure at least one has had a full restoration back into its Police spec?
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2...
Going through tomorrow apparently
Going through tomorrow apparently
Edited by reddiesel on Saturday 27th January 16:35
gt40steve said:
2172cc said:
Mr Tidy said:
As has been said so many of them were modified years ago. I bought my 1978 RS2000 in 1983 and it allegedly had a Stage 2 head and had stiffer and lower suspension already - plus a hateful vinyl roof!
No RS2000 stickers though, just a single pin-stripe.
The most common mods amongst my mates when I had mine was the Capri 2.8i blue Blistein front struts , 1" 1/2 lowering blocks on the leaf springs at the back and 38 DGAS carb from a 3 litre Capri. Did all of those to mine . Never went for the single box Janspeed though as that was just to loud for me.No RS2000 stickers though, just a single pin-stripe.
Also popular was a Kenlowe fan. Supposedly released 2hp ? Ford claimed 98hp for the normal 2.0 Cortina but 100hp for the Kenlowe equipped mk1 RS2000.
You're right about the Janspeed single box system. My 1980 car had been fitted with the Janspeed manifold and single box exhaust. It sounded lovely going up & down the rev range but at a constant speed, like 70 on the motorway, it droned away. The only thing to do was to change speed every now and again to give the ears a rest, or change of frequency. This was still on the 4 speed gearbox so would seem even noisier today now that we're all used to 5 or 6 speed boxes.
I had the EARS twin box system on my second one - did a fair bit of travelling for work ( on petrol expenses which was very lucrative at the time and paid for mods and maintenance) and it was just the ‘right amount of exhaust note’ for longer commutes
reddiesel said:
was that one not on cars and classics before? looked good.GTRene said:
reddiesel said:
was that one not on cars and classics before? looked good.I watched all of yesterday's auction live on YouTube, lots of cars not making there estimate. Is the market slowing? There were some proper bargains to be had I thought. Will watch todays lots, better not register to bid! Will be interesting to see what the RS goes for £30k+ I would assume.
Rob 131 Sport said:
I had a brief look at today’s auction and prices looked on the low side. However, this is an RS2000 that looks in really good condition so I can see it making £30k plus.
Has the RS Bubble started to deflate a bit Rob ? As you say , historically its one of those Cars .s m said:
As well as the Kenlowe, I had Lumenition on both mine too.
I had the EARS twin box system on my second one - did a fair bit of travelling for work ( on petrol expenses which was very lucrative at the time and paid for mods and maintenance) and it was just the ‘right amount of exhaust note’ for longer commutes
Yep, I had an EARS twin box system on my 2nd Mk.1 RS2.I had the EARS twin box system on my second one - did a fair bit of travelling for work ( on petrol expenses which was very lucrative at the time and paid for mods and maintenance) and it was just the ‘right amount of exhaust note’ for longer commutes
Couldn't be doing with any single box system, especially with a four branch fitted, way too loud.
reddiesel said:
Rob 131 Sport said:
I had a brief look at today’s auction and prices looked on the low side. However, this is an RS2000 that looks in really good condition so I can see it making £30k plus.
Has the RS Bubble started to deflate a bit Rob ? As you say , historically its one of those Cars .I think that any decent RS2000 is a good investment as the cars have such an enduring appeal.
Rob 131 Sport said:
reddiesel said:
Rob 131 Sport said:
I had a brief look at today’s auction and prices looked on the low side. However, this is an RS2000 that looks in really good condition so I can see it making £30k plus.
Has the RS Bubble started to deflate a bit Rob ? As you say , historically its one of those Cars .I think that any decent RS2000 is a good investment as the cars have such an enduring appeal.
I’ve invested far more in my resto than it’s worth currently but I’m not in it for the investment.
I think the colour on the Anglia Auction car will hold it back a bit and I’m sure it’s not the condition you see in pics. Always hidden dramas
Darren390 said:
I watched all of yesterday's auction live on YouTube, lots of cars not making there estimate. Is the market slowing? There were some proper bargains to be had I thought. Will watch todays lots, better not register to bid! Will be interesting to see what the RS goes for £30k+ I would assume.
Dangerous hobby on a quiet weekend bored at home 
My nipper ended up buying an 88 911 whilst watching it on TV. Bought blind…very dangerous and instantly regretted it
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