Registration - DFB 704W

Chassis No. - GCATAC021480

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - 62,105

This very smartly presented RS2000 is one of the desirable Custom models and has recently benefited from a full nut and bolt rebuild, during which its Pinto engine was completely refurbished and the interior trim, headlining, alloy wheels and tyres all replaced with brand new items. Finished in white and upholstered in black cloth, the RS has had a total of six keepers to date, the most recent of whom has owned the matching numbers car for the last two years. Bearing in mind the work carried out, it is perhaps unsurprising that he currently rates the 2-litre engine, five-speed manual transmission, two-door bodywork, paintwork and interior as all being in ‘excellent’ order. We understand the most recent service was carried in December last year, and this fast Ford is now being offered for sale complete with a full list of all the parts included in the rebuild. The odometer currently registers a totally credible but unwarranted total of 62,105 miles.

Ford’s long awaited MKII RS2000 was launched at the 1975 Earls Court show. Based on the standard two-door saloon, it was the most luxurious of the sporting Escorts of the time, and was powered by an uprated version of the 2.0-litre SOHC inline four-cylinder Pinto unit employed in the Capri, Cortina and Granada – a four-into-two exhaust manifold coupled to a big bore exhaust system raising its output to 110bhp. This was sufficient to help sprint the Escort to 60mph in 8.5 secs and on to a top speed of around 110mph. The foam-filled plastic snout and flexible rear spoiler were said to give a significant reduction in drag. The custom version offered from late 1978 onwards featured the following: fishnet headrests on Recaro seats, full door cards, clock, centre console, 6Jx13in RS alloy wheels, boot carpet, remote-control driver’s door mirror and black rear body panel. The MKII RS2000 was immortalised by The Professionals TV series, in which a black-roofed white example was piloted with vigour by CI5 agent Ray Doyle (Martin Shaw).

In summary:

• A very smartly presented, matching numbers Custom version
• Fresh from a full nut and bolt rebuild
• Comes complete with a full list of all the replacement parts