Wonder what happened to my old RS2000 X-Pack?
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Just read a thread in Readers Cars about a Cossie powered MK2 Escort which has got me thinking about my old RS2.
The car in question was a genuine factory built MK2 Escort RS2000 X-Pack in red, registered TYD 800W on the 25th October 1980. I was living in Exeter Devon when i sold the car circa 1988.
Regrettably i have lost all the photos i had of this wonderful car so cannot share them with you.
A brief spec from memory.
Rosso red paint.
7.5" deep dish RS 4 spokes with the spoke centres painted Rosso Red and the rims polished.
Chocolate brown custom interior.
Stage1 engine, 2.1 Pinto with twin 45 side draft carbs (Webbers or Dellortos can't remember)
Custom made stainless exhaust.
Top of the range sound system.
Just wondering if any PH members remember this car from before or after i owned it. Any info, stories or pic's you may have would be nice to hear/see.
The car in question was a genuine factory built MK2 Escort RS2000 X-Pack in red, registered TYD 800W on the 25th October 1980. I was living in Exeter Devon when i sold the car circa 1988.
Regrettably i have lost all the photos i had of this wonderful car so cannot share them with you.
A brief spec from memory.
Rosso red paint.
7.5" deep dish RS 4 spokes with the spoke centres painted Rosso Red and the rims polished.
Chocolate brown custom interior.
Stage1 engine, 2.1 Pinto with twin 45 side draft carbs (Webbers or Dellortos can't remember)
Custom made stainless exhaust.
Top of the range sound system.
Just wondering if any PH members remember this car from before or after i owned it. Any info, stories or pic's you may have would be nice to hear/see.
Edited by dragonheart on Friday 27th April 19:10
Done...the section I've posted it in is 'private' unless you're logged in, but hopefully someone will see it and respond. I've linked back to this thead also.
I had a poster for a red X-pack when I was young, my own car is the more modest RS2000 Custom, but currently been off the road for 13 years, so there is still hope for yours.
I had a poster for a red X-pack when I was young, my own car is the more modest RS2000 Custom, but currently been off the road for 13 years, so there is still hope for yours.
OldSkoolRS said:
Done...the section I've posted it in is 'private' unless you're logged in, but hopefully someone will see it and respond. I've linked back to this thead also.
I had a poster for a red X-pack when I was young, my own car is the more modest RS2000 Custom, but currently been off the road for 13 years, so there is still hope for yours.
Thanks again. It would be nice to find out what happened to it. I had a poster for a red X-pack when I was young, my own car is the more modest RS2000 Custom, but currently been off the road for 13 years, so there is still hope for yours.
age 19-20 i very nearly bought an x pack, but the chassis id tag didnt look right and had been messed about with, it was at a dealers in sheffield, and i thought it would be ok. my dad persuaded me to keep looking, i then moved onto bikes and never got one!
2 or 3 yrs later the dealer was prosecuted (and sent down) for ringing cars if i remember, so i probably got off light. wish i had one now tho!
2 or 3 yrs later the dealer was prosecuted (and sent down) for ringing cars if i remember, so i probably got off light. wish i had one now tho!
vpr said:
My first car was a black 79 RS2000 custmom....always wanted the X pack but all I got was the bonnet catches. 
Learnt to drive and even took my test in it aged 17. That was back in 1980, a lucky boy for sure, especially since the professionals was all the rage
I know what happened to mine though.
That is such a great shame Learnt to drive and even took my test in it aged 17. That was back in 1980, a lucky boy for sure, especially since the professionals was all the rage
I know what happened to mine though.
OldSkoolRS said:
Not showing up on Rallye Sport so far. One chap has 130 registrations and pics but it's not on any of those. If I hear anymore I'll post back.
Appreciate all your help OldSkoolRS, getting the feeling it may turn out to be fruitless though. I would love to think the car is still in one piece in someone's garage but i am now beginning to doubt it. Still you never know, someone somewhere must know what happened to it. If I hear anymore I'll post back.vpr said:
My first car was a black 79 RS2000 custmom....always wanted the X pack but all I got was the bonnet catches.
Learnt to drive and even took my test in it aged 17. That was back in 1980, a lucky boy for sure, especially since the professionals was all the rage
I know what happened to mine though.
No wonder it burst into flames.........parked in a layby at top of Wrotham Hill?..........Deb Ballard on the back seat?........thats enough to ignite a block of asbestos!Learnt to drive and even took my test in it aged 17. That was back in 1980, a lucky boy for sure, especially since the professionals was all the rage
I know what happened to mine though.
vpr said:
All part of the steep learning curve Chaps
Mmmm I had one of those last weekend while welding my RS2000. I spoted a small patch that I needed to clean up before welding. I grabbed my angle grinder complete with wire brush attachement. I had my goggles and ear defs on, but didn't bother with the face mask...you can guess the rest:
The vehicle details for TYD 800W are:
Date of Liability 01 10 1992
Date of First Registration 25 10 1980
Year of Manufacture 1980
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1993cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £121.00
12 Months Rate £220.00
It hasn't been Taxed since 1992...... so it could be stored away or Scrapped
Date of Liability 01 10 1992
Date of First Registration 25 10 1980
Year of Manufacture 1980
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1993cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £121.00
12 Months Rate £220.00
It hasn't been Taxed since 1992...... so it could be stored away or Scrapped
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